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Ray Peralta, PT, DPT I help runners get faster, stronger, & more resilient so they can hit their PRs w/o injury or pain

At 18, I was medically discharged from the Marines after dealing with severe back and knee pain.There was a point when I...
09/26/2026

At 18, I was medically discharged from the Marines after dealing with severe back and knee pain.

There was a point when I couldn’t get out of bed without pain medication.

I struggled to lift a 50-pound box.

Walking a mile left me winded.

As an 18-year-old, I genuinely wondered what the rest of my life was going to look like if my body already felt this bad.

Then I met a physical therapist who changed the direction of my life.

He helped me understand that getting better wasn’t about avoiding movement forever. I needed the right exercises, progressive training, and enough time for my body to adapt.

That experience eventually inspired me to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy and run coach myself.

Years later, I went from struggling to walk a mile to running the NYC Marathon in under 3:30.

And that journey shaped the way I work with runners today.

I know what it feels like when pain makes you question whether your best running days—or even your athletic days—are behind you.

That’s why I now specialize in helping runners over 40 become stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

Not just so you can survive your next marathon.

But so you can build a body capable of running for years to come.

If you’re over 40 and preparing for a winter marathon like Disney, Houston, or another January race, I’m currently coaching runners through my Winter Marathon Program.

Comment “WINTER” and I’ll send you the details.

If you’re a runner over 40 training for a January marathon like Disney or Houston , this is probably the time you’re loo...
09/25/2026

If you’re a runner over 40 training for a January marathon like Disney or Houston , this is probably the time you’re looking for that 16-week plan.

But before you grab another generic marathon plan and start checking off workouts, ask yourself:

Does this plan actually prepare your body to handle 26.2 miles?

Because running is only part of the equation.

A lot of generic marathon plans give you the mileage and long runs, but barely address the other pieces that help you become a stronger, healthier runner:

🏃🏾‍♂️ Smart, progressive running
🏋🏾 Strength training
🦵 Mobility
🥤 Fueling and nutrition
😴 Recovery
📈 Adjustments when your body isn’t responding well

And even when a plan mentions these things, there’s a big difference between knowing what you should do and actually knowing how to implement it.

That’s why I created my Winter Marathon Coaching Program for runners over 40.

Instead of winging your training, you’ll work directly with me—a physical therapist and run coach with 10+ years of experience—to build your training around your body, your injury history, your schedule, and your race goals.

Because coaching isn’t just for elite or college athletes.

It’s also for the everyday runner who has a job, a family, an injury history, and limited time—and doesn’t want to spend the next 16 weeks guessing.

The goal isn’t simply to get you across the finish line.

It’s to help you arrive at the starting line healthy, prepared, and confident enough to run your best race.

If you’re training for a January winter marathon and want expert guidance through your build

Comment ME to learn more and get started.

I only have a few coaching spots remaining.

Marathon runners over 40: stop f*cking around with your strength training. 🏃🏾‍♂️💪🏾I see runners fall into two camps:❌ Th...
09/24/2026

Marathon runners over 40: stop f*cking around with your strength training. 🏃🏾‍♂️💪🏾

I see runners fall into two camps:

❌ They skip strength training completely.

OR…

❌ They turn strength training into cardio with dumbbells—tons of exercises, high reps, minimal rest, and workouts that leave them exhausted.

You don’t need either extreme.

For many marathon runners, 2 quality full-body strength sessions per week can go a long way.

Keep it simple:

🏋🏾 Squats
🏋🏾 Lunges
🏋🏾 Single-leg deadlifts
🏋🏾 Calf raises
🏋🏾 Upper-body pushing + pulling
🏋🏾 Core work

You don’t necessarily need 3–5 sets of everything, either.

For many runners, one hard, high-quality set of 8–12 reps per exercise can be an efficient starting point, especially when you’re also balancing running, recovery, work, and life.

The goal isn’t to make your strength workout feel like another cardio session.

The goal is to actually get stronger while leaving enough in the tank to RUN.

Especially after 40, your training needs to be sustainable.

Run.
Lift.
Recover.
Repeat.

Want my Strength Training Plan for Runners over 40?

Comment STRONG to grab the plan today

09/22/2026

You do NOT need to run 60+ miles per week to train for a marathon. 🏃🏾‍♂️

High mileage can absolutely help performance—but more isn’t automatically better.

One of the biggest mistakes I see runners make is looking at what faster marathoners are doing and assuming they need to copy their mileage.

But if you’re chasing a 3–4 hour marathon rather than a 2:30, you may not need anywhere near that volume.

For many recreational runners—especially runners over 40—a lower-mileage approach can be a practical option:

🏃🏾‍♂️ 3 purposeful runs per week
🏋🏾 2–3 strength sessions
🚴🏾 Cross-training for additional aerobic work
🧘🏾 Mobility + adequate recovery
📈 Gradually increasing training as your body adapts

The goal isn’t to run as little as possible.

It’s to use enough running volume to move you toward your goal without increasing mileage faster than your body can tolerate.

Build the foundation first. Then earn the right to add more.

Want to see how I structure marathon training around just 3 runs per week?

Comment “ME” and I’ll send you my FREE 3-runs-per-week marathon plan. 👇🏾

You do NOT need to every day or run 60+ miles a week to finish a marathon.Unless you are aiming for a 2:30 time or faste...
09/22/2026

You do NOT need to every day or run 60+ miles a week to finish a marathon.

Unless you are aiming for a 2:30 time or faster, you don't need to run 5+ days a week.

For many runners over 40, especially injury-prone runners, MORE running is often the reason they keep breaking down.

My marathon approach focuses on:
• 3 runs/week → easy, quality (tempo or speed), long run
• 2-3 strength sessions/week
• Daily mobility 10-20 min per day
• Smart fueling during long runs
• Cross-training + recovery days

Train smarter. Recover better. Stay consistent.

That’s how you build toward 26.2 miles without destroying your body.

Comment “PLAN,” and I’ll send you my 3-runs-per-week marathon plan to help you stay injury-free. Especially helpful for runners over 40

09/22/2026

Training for Disney, Houston, or another winter marathon? 🏃🏾‍♂️❄️

If you’re over 40, your marathon training shouldn’t be a collection of random workouts you found online.

Too many runners wing their training:

❌ Adding mileage without a clear progression
❌ Skipping strength and mobility
❌ Pushing through aches and pains
❌ Copying a generic marathon plan
❌ Waiting until something hurts before making adjustments

And then halfway through the build, they’re no longer focused on running their best race.

They’re just trying to make it to the starting line.

There’s a better way.

I created my Winter Marathon Training Program specifically for runners over 40 who want to prepare for races like Disney, Houston, and other winter marathons with a complete plan for:

🏃🏾‍♂️ Running and mileage progression
🏋🏾 Strength and mobility
😴 Recovery
⛽ Fueling and pacing
📈 Adjustments as your body responds
🎯 Race-day ex*****on

The goal isn’t just to finish another marathon.

It’s to show up healthy, confident, and ready to run your A-game—without spending the entire training cycle worrying about whether your body is going to hold up.

If you’re training for a winter marathon and want to learn more, comment “ME” below and I’ll send you the details. 👇🏾

09/18/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see runners over 40 make when training for a marathon?

They only focus on running.

More miles. Longer runs. Another generic training plan.

But they ignore the things that help their body actually tolerate those miles:

🏋️ Strength
🦵 Mobility
😴 Recovery
📈 Smart training progression

Then a few weeks into the build, something starts hurting—and suddenly they’re trying to fix the problem while still preparing for 26.2 miles.

There’s a better way to prepare.

This Saturday at 12 PM Eastern, I’m hosting a FREE Marathon Readiness Workshop specifically for runners over 40 preparing for a winter marathon.

I’ll show you how to identify the weaknesses that could derail your training and build a smarter plan to help you stay healthy all the way to race day.

Training for Disney, Houston, or another winter marathon?

👇 Comment WINTER and I’ll send you the details.

Training for a winter marathon, like Disney or Houston, in your 40s doesn’t mean your best running years are behind you....
09/18/2026

Training for a winter marathon, like Disney or Houston, in your 40s doesn’t mean your best running years are behind you.⁠
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But your training should evolve.⁠
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Run with purpose. Build strength. Recover harder. Train the athlete you are today—not the runner you were at 21.⁠
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Want a smarter roadmap for your next marathon?⁠
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Comment "WINTER" and I’ll send you the link to book a free consult call.

09/17/2026

I’m not just a run coach who gives you a training plan and hopes for the best.

I’m also a Doctor of Physical Therapy who works with runners to help them train hard, stay healthy, and keep pain from derailing their goals.

Because especially after 40, marathon training isn’t just about adding more miles.

You need to consider:

🏃 Your injury history
💪 Your strength and mobility
📈 Your training load
😴 Your recovery
⛽ Your fueling
🎯 And how your body is actually responding week to week

I’ve helped runners work through injuries, return to running, and cross finish lines they once weren’t sure they’d reach.

And if you’re training for Disney, Houston, or another winter marathon, I want to help you start your build the right way.

This Saturday at 12 PM Eastern, I’m hosting a FREE Marathon Readiness Webinar for Runners Over 40.

I’ll break down what you should be looking at now to give yourself the best chance of reaching race day healthy, confident, and ready to run your A-game.

Comment “WINTER” and I’ll send you the details.

09/16/2026

Your marathon plan might say 16 miles this weekend.

But it doesn’t know your injury history.

It doesn’t know how well you recover.

It doesn’t know your strength, mobility, work schedule, or whether that 16-mile run even makes sense for you right now.

That’s the problem with generic marathon plans—especially for runners over 40.

The goal shouldn’t be to simply survive the training plan.

The goal is to show up on race day healthy, confident, and ready to run your best. 🏃‍♂️

My Winter Marathon Cohort starts in 4 days for runners over 40 preparing for Disney, Houston, or another winter marathon.

Only 10 runners will be accepted.

We’ll look at your training, injury history, strength, mobility, recovery, and fueling—and build and adjust your plan around you.

Because I’d rather help you address problems now than have you scrambling to fix an injury halfway through your marathon build.

Training for a winter marathon?

Comment WINTER below and I’ll send you the details. 👇

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