Running to the Castle

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? In this episode I talk about how changing your priority throughout the year let's you heal your injury so you can keep running. Exploring the Five Phases Explanation of the five key phases of a running journey: Rest and Recovery, Build, Train, Taper, and Race. Overview of the duration and focus of each phase in relation to race training and recovery....

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? In this episode I discuss the best ways to get rid of pain from running. There are 3 Categories of Pain Relief Techniques: Massage-Based Relief Technique: Use of massage, massage g*n and foam rollers to alleviate muscle soreness and tightness. Temperature-Based Relief Technique: Temperature-based methods such as heating pads, cold packs, hot Epsom salt bat...

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? In this episode I outline the exact training plan I gave a client to train for Springtime Surprise Challenge after Princess Half Marathon Weekend Fairytale Challenge. In this episode: Challenges of Transitioning Between Races Training Plan Overview for Princess to Springtime Weeks 3-6: Building Strength and Endurance Weeks 7-9: Continuing the Training Prog...

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? In this episode I answer the question "how long should I rest my injury to let it heal before I run again?" Types of Injuries and Resting Periods: Explanation of three categories of injuries: traumatic event injuries, 80% of running injuries, and 20% of running injuries. Detailed discussion on each category and the corresponding resting periods r...

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? Today I am talking about pacing yourself for runDisney races so you can finish the race. What Pace Do You Need to Keep at Run Disney Races? Explanation of the importance of maintaining a specific pace to avoid getting swept off the course. Addressing common concerns about pace, such as the 16-minute per mile guideline. Clarifying the pace requirements for...

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? In this episode I'm talking about changing your running gait Changing Your Running Gait Discussion on how to change your running gait to prevent injury. For Injury-prone Disney Runners aiming for magical miles. Importance of Gait Modification Emphasize the need for efficiency in running gait. Recommended Gait Change Explanation of the recommended chan...

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? In today's episode I'm talking about wearing new running shoes and them causing pain Why Shoe Choice Doesn't Matter for Injury Prevention: Debunking the myth that specific shoes prevent injuries. Focus on understanding the real causes of pain and injury. Case Study: New Shoe Pain and Injury: Discussing a specific case of knee pain caused by...

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? I am talking about "what is the best shoe to prevent injury or for specific injuries?" Included: The Myth of a Universal Shoe for Injury Prevention: Addressing common misconceptions about specific shoes preventing injuries. Explaining the diversity of foot types and running styles. Understanding Foot Type and Running Gait: Discussing different fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk about runDisney races and how to find out what corral you're in for your race. runDisney event guide Corral based on bib numbers? My understanding as how corrals are organized in runDisney races How to guarantee a good corral placement in runDisney races You're guaranteed to know your corral placement at this point What to do if a friend or family...

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? In this episode I talk about how fast should you run on race day at runDisney events. Use the different types of running training on race day How to warm up for a runDisney race 2 options for warming up for an early morning race Why your legs cramp in the first 2 miles of running What pace to start the runDisney race How often to change your pace in a race...

Send us Fan Mail Hey! How's it goin? In this episode I talk about fueling for Disney Princess Fairytale Challenge for injury prone runners, or runners who have struggled with getting injured while training for their runDisney race. In this episode: Pre-race fueling Should you carb load if you're a slow runner? Should you carb load if you're runner a short distance? When to start car...