Running to the Castle

RTTC #226 Will Running Longer Intervals Make Me Faster?

May 28, 2026·32 min
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down one of the most common assumptions in the run/walk world: that running longer is the key to getting faster. Using a real question from a Stronger Faster Finisher member preparing for a 10-miler, Dr. Ali walks through the math behind run/walk pacing and reveals four distinct levers every runner can pull to improve their overall pace. The episode challenges runners to think beyond just their run int...

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