{"podcast":{"title":"Healthy Runner Podcast","slug":"healthy-runner-podcast-1023889","podcast_index_feed_id":1023889,"rss_url":"https://healthyrunner.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://sparkhealthyrunner.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/d/c/c/edcc69ed19fff80e27a2322813b393ee/HealthyRunnerPodcastCover.png","author":"Duane Scotti","episode_count":303,"summary":"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, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years. He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don't need to stop running to get over a running injury. After 19 years teaching in higher education, Duane decided to step away as a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy to pursue his passion educating the running community. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, Healthy Runner Academy membership, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enj…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:18:46.728268+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889"},"episode":{"title":"292. How I Conquered the Dopey Challenge Feeling Strong, Durable, and Healthy (2026 RunDisney Marathon Weekend Recap)","slug":"292-how-i-conquered-the-dopey-challenge-feeling-strong-durable-and-healthy-2026-rundisney-marathon-weekend-recap","published_at":"2026-01-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889/292-how-i-conquered-the-dopey-challenge-feeling-strong-durable-and-healthy-2026-rundisney-marathon-weekend-recap","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889","url":"https://healthyrunner.libsyn.com/292-how-i-conquered-the-dopey-challenge-feeling-strong-durable-and-healthy-2026-rundisney-marathon-weekend-recap","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthyrunner/Episode_292_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1860659","summary":"Most runners go into RunDisney Marathon Weekend just hoping to survive it. In this episode, I share how I completed the 2026 Dopey Challenge , four races totaling 48.6 miles and finished feeling strong, durable, and pain free. This is not just a race recap. It is a breakdown of the exact training, fueling, recovery, and race strategy decisions that allowed my body to handle four consecutive race days without breaking down. You will hear: - How I structured training after a recent marathon - Why patience and pacing mattered more than fitness - How I approached fueling and recovery across all four races - The biggest mistakes runners make during RunDisney Marathon Weekend - And what actually allows runners to finish strong instead of just surviving You will also hear stories from runners in our community who conquered all 48.6 miles and experienced what is possible when you stop guessing and start training with structure. If you are training for RunDisney Marathon Weekend, the Dopey Challenge, or simply want to run long term without constantly worrying about injuries, this episode will give you a clear blueprint for how to approach big goals with confidence. Grab your FREE RunDisney Marathon Training Guide Here! Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free? The Healthy Runner Academy provides you the step-by-step system to finally stay consistent, avoid burnout, and prevent nagging injuries… all with expert coaching and a supportive community behind you! Perfect for adult runners who want to: - Stop nagging injuries - Build a resilient running body - Get faster and stronger - Enjoy pain-free, consistent training Join the waitlist today and be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) + get a special bonus to strengthen your running journey! Episodes and Resources men…","meta_description":"Most runners go into RunDisney Marathon Weekend just hoping to survive it. 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