Running Injury Fixes That DON’T Work (What Actually Works) | Dom Walton (Injury Series Ep.3)

In Episode 3 of the Running Injury Series, I sit down once again with England 800m runner Dom Walton to break down some of the most common running injury fixes that simply don’t work — and more importantly, what actually helps runners recover, stay fit, and return to training stronger. Many runners rely on popular recovery trends like ice baths, massage guns, and quick-fix injury remedies, but do these methods really help with running injury recovery? In this episode we talk honestly about the recovery tools that are often overrated, including why Dom personally isn’t convinced by ice baths for runners, and why I’ve found massage guns to have limited impact when dealing with injuries. Instead of chasing quick fixes, we discuss what has genuinely helped during long injury periods. Dom shares how loading tendons through strength training in the gym, combined with smart cross training for runners, has allowed him to maintain fitness and even run some impressive performances after injury setbacks. We also talk about strength and conditioning for runners, how beginners can fit it into a busy schedule, and why lifting weights is becoming an essential part of modern running training and injury prevention. We also answer viewer questions from the running community, including how to stay motivated through injury, how to structure cross training sessions while injured, and what a typical training week looks like when you can’t run. Finally, Dom reflects on what keeps him passionate about the sport after years of running injuries, setbacks, and comebacks, highlighting the importance of friendship, support, and community within running. If you’re a beginner or intermediate runner dealing with injury, this episode is packed with honest advice, coaching insight, and practical lessons from both an elite athlete and a running coach. 🏃‍♂️ 🔴 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes just like this 🔴    / @bettsruncoach   Time Stamps | Last Time In Part 2 | 0:00 Injury Fix Myths | 0:39 What Injury Fixes Have Helped? | 4:05 Guest Questions - What Keeps You Going? | 5:51 Guest Questions - Strength & Conditioning For Beginner Runners | 7:10 Guest Questions - Cross Training Workouts For Runners | 8:38 Guest Questions - Can't Get Breathing Right Post Injury | 12:46 What Will You Always Love About Running? | 14:05 Question For The Next Guest | 15:22 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA | INSTAGRAM |   / bettsruncoach   FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TIK TOK |   / bettsruncoach   #runninginjury #strengthtrainingforrunners #runninginjuryprevention #runningcoach #RunningInjuryMyths