Running to the Castle

RTTC #234 What Speed Workouts Can a Slow Runner Do That Are Simple?

July 2, 2026·36 min
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down the four simple speed workouts built into her free training plans: hill repeats, 30-20-10, progression runs, and tempo runs. And she explains exactly why each one matters for runDisney race day. She covers the science behind sprint duration and recovery time, introduces the "pink, green, and gray zone" pacing concept, and shares how consistent speed work can lead to real, measurable pace improvements in...

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