The Injury Mistakes Even ELITE Runners Make | Dom Walton (Injury Series Ep.1)

In this episode of my running injury series, I sit down with England international 800m runner Dom Walton to talk about one of the biggest challenges every runner faces: injuries. Whether you’re a beginner runner, intermediate runner, track athlete, or parkrunner, injury setbacks are part of the running journey — and even elite runners make the same mistakes. Dom shares the story of his breakthrough moment as an elite 800m runner, followed by the first major running injury that threatened his progress. We dive into the mistake many runners make when injured: trying to push through pain, rushing a comeback, and returning to training too soon. It’s a trap that affects beginner runners, club runners, and elite athletes alike. We also discuss the 5 stages of injury grief for runners, the mental and emotional impact of being sidelined, and the pressure of trying to get healthy before important races and competitions. As a former sub-elite runner of 15 years now transitioning into running coaching, I’m passionate about helping runners understand injuries, avoid common training mistakes, and build a smarter long-term approach to running. One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation is hearing an England representative openly admit he still struggles with rushing back from injury — something many runners in the YouTube running community will relate to. If you’re dealing with a running injury, returning to training, or trying to become a stronger and smarter runner, this series is for you. Subscribe for more content on running training, injury prevention, coaching insights, and the journey from athlete to running coach. 🏃‍♂️ 🔴 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes just like this 🔴    / @bettsruncoach   Time Stamps | Introducing 800m International Athlete - Dom Walton | 0:00 Show & Tell - Running Item That Means Something To Dom | 2:22 Breakthrough Moment In Running | 6:40 First Major Running Injury | 9:40 What Would You Have Done To Avoid The Injury Now | 13:34 The Five Steps Of Injury Grief | 14:40 The Emotional Impact Of Injuries, And Competition Pressure | 19:28 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA | INSTAGRAM |   / bettsruncoach   FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TIK TOK |   / bettsruncoach   FOLLOW DOM |   / domswalton   #runninginjuries #runningtips #runningcoach #runnermindset