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    Healthy Runner Podcast

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    Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. Dr. Duane Scotti has been actively helping runners since 2003. Over that time he's helped countless others get stronger, run faster, and hit their running goals through his content and his Healthy Runner Coaching Services. Duane is an avid half marathoner, 4x marathoner, physical therapist and coach for runners, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, and creator of the Spark Healthy Runner YouTube channel. New podcast episodes uploaded each week. Thanks for listening, welcome to Healthy Runner!

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    266. Just Signed Up for the Dopey Challenge? Here’s EXACTLY What to Do Next!

    266. Just Signed Up for the Dopey Challenge? Here’s EXACTLY What to Do Next!

    March 13, 2025
    44m

    [Download] Marathon Training to Run Strong and Last Long!

     

    You did it — you signed up for the Run Disney Dopey Challenge! Now reality is setting in… 48.6 miles over four days is no joke, and you might be wondering…

     

    Where do I even start with training?...How do I prevent injuries along the way?...What if I don’t have enough time to train?

     

    In this episode, I’m breaking down the key steps you need to take NOW (not in June) to set yourself up for success. 

     

    You’ll hear inspiring stories from runners just like you who overcame injuries, built strength, and finished Dopey feeling strong and pain-free.

     

    From proper strength training and adjusting your mindset to avoiding the biggest training mistakes, this episode will give you a clear roadmap to get started the right way!

     

    Let’s dive into your Dopey Challenge training journey together!

     

    Listen to my previous episode on 6 Steps to Mastering runDisney Training

     

    Listen to my previous episode on my Disney Marathon Weekend Recap Conquering the Dopey Challenge

     

    Listen to my previous episode with Jeff Galloway on how to implement the run walk run method for Disney training



    Join our Healthy Runner coaching program to train smarter and stay injury-free during Dopey Challenge Training!

     

    Download my FREE Ultimate Guide to Start Running going deeper into these tips here!

     

    Watch how Sonya overcame her fears to finish her first marathon in Disney by getting stronger not only physically but mentally here! 

     

    Watch how Dipti went from chronic shin splints for over a year to running the Disney Dopey Challenge in 6 months here!

     

    Watch how Stephanie went from IT band pain with every long run to conquering the 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge here!  

     

    A big thanks to ucan for your support for this episode!

     

    Do you want to know how I power my runs and strength sessions during Disney Dopey training?  I never run out of energy because I fuel with Energy gels from UCAN.

     

    Fuel smarter during a run with the best no sugar energy gel on the market delivering up to 75+ minutes of steady energy to power your best running performance.

     

    Click here to try 4 EDGE gels for free and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order!  Trust me you will love these for the 4 days and 48.6 mile journey!

     

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