Running to the Castle
A podcast for slow, back-of-the-pack, or injury-prone runDisney runners on a journey to running magical miles.
Join me, Dr. Ali, as I share the secrets I've gathered as a runner, Doctor of Physical Therapy and coach.
You'll learn the exact ways I get my clients to the castle strong without feeling broken or held together with KT tape as they cross the finish line.
Dr. Ali and this podcast are lovers of runDisney and are not affiliated with runDisney.
Running to the Castle
RTTC #191 Why Am I So Nervous for My Race…Even Though the Last One Went Well?
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In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali explores a surprisingly common experience for runDisney runners…feeling more nervous before a race when the last one went really well.
Using a client’s comment as inspiration, she breaks down why a great race can actually increase pressure, fear of expectations, and anxiety about “having to repeat” past success.
Dr. Ali explains why every race deserves to be treated as a reset, why comparing back-to-back race performances can steal your joy, and how choosing one goal race per year while giving other races different purposes can calm nerves and restore confidence.
She walks through practical examples including Dopey weekend strategy, character-focused races, and pacing expectations…all while reminding runners that so much of race day is out of their control.
The takeaway is simple but powerful…you don’t need to keep proving yourself every race to be a real runner.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.
