How my marathon dream ended in heartbreak.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2024
- G'day my dudes. This is not the marathon race video you deserved, but it's the one I've got. There is no night so long that doesn't end with dawn. I'm proud of and grateful to you all.
GOLD COAST MARATHON 2:39 SERIES - Episode 10 - (RE)START.
This is the final episode of my weekly vlog following my marathon journey leading up to Gold Coast Marathon in July 2024. If you haven't already, go back and watch the series from episode 1. It's pretty neat.
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So proud of you and your unstoppable force of positivity.
thanks so much legend! 🙏🏼
You didn't let anyone down Dom.
Your channel is about inspiring people, and to be honest, I think the most inspiring people are those that get knocked down with setbacks like this and retain a positive attitude and focus on what they CAN DO, not what they can't. People that overcome setbacks are even more inspiring than those that just bang out good results non-stop. It's shows true character and resilience.
Injuries are part of the sport we chose. All the best athletes have dealt with injuries and other setbacks. There are SO many Olympians that are missing out on Paris due to injury. So dont feel like you are alone in this.
We are lucky that bodies are designed to heal, and you will be back running again. This is just part of your journey and will give you even greater appreciation once you hit the roads again. 😊
this is so kind I really appreciate it 😊
No sorry’s necessary.
Thank you for letting us be apart of the journey!
I’m excited for the next one!
thanks brother!
I remembered today to check on your channel to see how you went, sorry to see you got injured, hope you come back stronger for the next one.
We had a great time on the Gold Coast, I was heading for a 3:30 time for the marathon but I hit a wall at 30km and just made the sub 4 hours, but it’s still a pb compared to my 1st marathon in Sydney lol
Thank you Dom. Thank you for your support and for including me in your video. I wanted to stop and chat but I was only 200m in with 42km to go. Thank you for being there on Sunday. We all know you will come back and are so very excited to see you running again. I look forward to cheering you on when you lap me. Take you time, rehab, refresh, renew and rejoin us. Your series has been amazing and helped me finish my first marathon. Looking forward to seeing you run again.
proud of you! and thanks for all your support 😌
YEAH BUDDY, great series, stress fracture aint nothin but a peanut
dude we didn't think you could become more inspirational, but here you are. i cant wait to grow up and be just like you! never be hard on yourself big fella!!! you gotta go through some bad to appreciate the good, isn't it? we're all gonna be here every step of the way through rehab dom slim!!!!
thank you champion 👉🏼😌
We are so proud of your preparation and build. It is so frustrating to get injured when you feel like all your training is on point. I have had frequent calf injuries - bloody gastroc muscles! You didn’t let anyone down and we are sad and disappointed with you. You are a great sportsman for going to the marathon to cheer others on when you could not run yourself. ❤ We will now join you in your road to recovery.
thanks so much for sticking with me 🙏🏼
No need to apologise Domi. You will be back. Ps I balled my eyes out. Heart wrenching vid.
you are a big soul. your energy, your spirit is just different. the numbers wouldn't make a difference because they are repeated by many others. you are unique in many ways.
wow this means a lot 🥹
thanks so much for your kind words
Such a humble hero! An epic series with an epic build to not a failure but a comma in what is going to be an epic finale! Thanks for this series, myself and others needed it. Be Avg Dom Slim and do the right thing.
so kind! i appreciate this 🙏🏼
It’s amazing how well you have taken this all and the rise of rehab dom slim is SUPER exciting (also love rehab dom slim logo)
Nothing but a peanut *loved it
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I’ll be here supporting every step of rehab slim
can’t believe you didn’t enter the giveaway!
thanks for the love my dude ♥️
Ive absolutely loved this whole series and going on the journey with you whilst also training for GCM...
I'm gutted for you obviously - but you have time on your side. You'll recover well and come back stronger no doubt.
My own journey? Missed the important time goal Ive been chasing for 5 years by 26 seconds, and missed an "age grade PB" by a mere 5 seconds. Sometimes the marathon just chews us up and spits us out.
I'll be back.... as will you.
(and yeah - seriously dude.... no apologies. There isnt anyone being let down here! Its good to have stories that arent all sunshine and rainbows. Its the existence of the lows that make the highs so much more meaningful!)
Do the right thing!!!!!
sorry about missing your goal!
thanks heaps for the support - we’ve both got our best to come!
Im so gutted! But its not about how many times you fall, its all about how many times you get up! Stay strong and have a great recovery 💪🏽
thank you bro 🙏🏼
Unlucky mate 😢, keep your head up you'll bounce back stronger 🏃♂️💪. Loved the series, looking forward to the next one cheers 🙌
appreciate it mate!! 😊
The hardwork you put in will not be lost! Hope you have a fast recovery and get back out there for the next one ❤
thanks heaps 😊
Ready for the rebuild with you brother and looking forward to our next catch up!!
me too mate thanks heaps!
Definitely know your pain Slim! Great to see you get out and support others, a true sportsman.
You will be back stronger, faster and fitter than before, so rest up and bring on the come back 👍
thanks heaps mate!
Sorry for your injury mate. I lost both my grandparents in the last 12 months and I ran this for them. It was my first marathon and it was a difficult race. I had cramps early which led to me missing all my time goals and a brutally difficult last 10k.... At km 41 I watched the ambos putting someone in the ambulance.... I was so gutted for that guy. I yelled to him your a legend mate theres always next year and we'll finish it for you...
thanks for sharing - you’re a champion for getting it done
No need to be sorry! You didn't let anyone down. Following your journey has inspired me so much already and I'm sure others can say the same. I'm already looking forward to your come back as I know it will be something great and worth following. Send you all the good vibes for a smooth recovery ✌🏻
so nice to hear!! thanks heaps 🙏🏼
Recover well Dom. Random fact, I exactly doubled your goal time on Sunday. Not my finest hour (our 5) but I still enjoyed it. Love your TH-cam channel and look forward to seeing your next challenge.
sorry it was tough but awesome you still had a good time! thanks heaps 😌
I remember you calling my name near the northern end of the Southport bridge. Thank you for the support around 35km in! I’ve no idea how this video came up in my TH-cam suggested! First marathon ever and ended on 3:43. I couldn’t be any happier. You’ll KILL IT next year no doubt.
glad it helped! well done on your first mara champion
@@AverageDomSlim thank you. Subscribed and looking forward to following the journey to 2025 marathon!
Brutal 😓 Series still slapped though and looking forward to the rebuild 💪
thanks heaps mate!
Us in the audience are here for a good story and this is great story material. Keep doing things that make for a great story.
thank you!
So sorry to hear the heartache. I can absolutely relate. I travelled from melbourne to do the GC. Carrying an injury, I thought I could complete. I failed and pulled the pin 15km in.
It's absolutely shattering feeling. Months of training, early mornings. But it's not in vain, you will, come back stronger and faster.
All the best for a speedy recovery mate
sorry to hear mate! well both be back!
Sorry to hear that, bro! But hey, there’s more races to come, and you’ll bounce back stronger for sure! Protect the hunger, and keep grinding! 💪🏼
I will, thanks brother 😇
No apologies Dom. Just maintain the positive energy and you’ll always be a winner.
thank you mate! 😊
Thanks for the Journey. Do what you can to keep fitness up whilst in the moon boot. I broke my ankle last Christmas, 8 weeks without training. I did a great training block thereafter for the GC half, but still not as fit as last year yet. 1:19 last year, 1:23 this year. Like you, I will get there👍🏻
thank you - we’ll get there together!
Even at such a dramatic moment, this sincere smile and positive attitude fills with strength and hope! 💪
thank you so much 🥹
I've been dealing with a stress fracture injuries since December last year when I was trying to get back in shape for a sub 3 marathon. Took 3 weeks off then started at 10 mpw only up'ing it 1-2 miles each week, at only around 30 miles per week (still a lot less than I ran pre-injury) suddenly the same stress fracture broke again mid April. My advise is as much as you want to run even if it's a little bit and the pain "doesn't feel that bad" be wary of increasing mileage for a at least 2-3 months even if it's slowly, you don't want to end up re-fracturing and having a borderline chronic fracture like me. Take a good amount of time of no running and focus on cross training when you can. I'm still only doing 10-15 mpw at the moment but have a huge amount of water running and biking to supplement less miles on the ground, I've maintained and lately even improved my running fitness for multiple months so far with very little running on the ground.
Doing a lot of deep pool running, keeping up your nutrition (Get plenty of calcium, Vit C,K, protein, magnesium, etc), will help you maintain fitness while you recover from your fracture without having to worry about putting any load on your foot. Not going to lie it does take a lot of mentality to just run in a pool for hours at a time and can be a bit boring at times, when you can biking or just normal swimming and other cross training no-bearing or low-bearing activities when you are ready (such as biking) can help mix it up.
Even Ingebrigtsen ran very little in the past few months due to injury and did a bunch of pool running and elliptical, and still came in strong in June as if he wasn't injured. You may be injured now but it doesn't mean you will lose fitness if you play it right. After a few months you don't want to jump right into your mileage you had before, ease into it and slowly phase out cross training. Personally I may keep water running in my routine for awhile so I can have the benefit of a high weekly mileage without the stress it has on the body.
Your training may look different for a bit, but you can keep your fitness even through the stress fracture! Best of luck and I hope you have a faster recovery then me :)
oh man thanks so much for sharing your journey and sorry it’s been so tough! appreciate the advice
hope we both come back stronger!
As humans we don’t handle disappointment very well. Our self imposed expectations are always greater than they need to be. We tend to give every effort 110% without giving any leeway for anything less. Hold your head high Dom. Your friends, family and followers will always be here to cheer you on. So cheers to Average Dom Slim: The Rebuild! We all know you have what it takes to get through this like a champion. Keep your eye on the prize and continue smashing your goals. You got this. And we’re all here encouraging you every step of the way 🤗🥰🇨🇦
thank you so much! 🙏🏼😇
Mate absolutely gutted had no idea until Kayley seen you in a moon boot 😢. You should be PROUD of what you achieved leading up too the event . The hours of training is admirable and your dedication is next level . It may of not been your day but you inspired so many others 🙌🙌. Truly look forward to your recovery where you will come back even stronger #BEPROUD🙌
thanks heaps David for being such a supporter!
@@AverageDomSlim no worries at all 🙌
Sorry to hear this, you'll never need to be sorry, we are all runners after all and it can happen to anyone 👊👊 We are looking forward to your EPIC return
thank you!! ☺️
Unlucky Dom. Tbh when I first saw the thumbnail I thought you'd run and damaged it really badly.
Really enjoyed the series, been nice watching every week before my commute to work (UK).
You've not let anyone down mate, just gutted for you.
Bigger setbacks, equal bigger comebacks!!!!
really appreciate it! 🙏🏼
I feel your pain Dom. At least you found out before potentially making it worse by attempting to run the marathon.
You'll be back , faster and funnier. Every story needs a bit of drama.
Don't rush the recovery
the stressie was just for a good story 😂
thanks tho Graeme!
Oh, sorry to hear about your stress fracture. I had one. Be patient after you get out of the boot. Then go get that PB.
thanks - I already grow more patient every day 😌
Sorry for you man. I guessed you may miss the race when I saw the last video. It sucks. Only other runners will really understand. You'll come back, patience.
thank you 🙏🏼
No sorrys here dom, thanks for being you.
thank you! ☺️
Well it hasn't affected your brilliant video-making abilities
oh thanks ☺️
How dare you apologise. You've not let anyone down. So far from that. When I saw your insta post with crutches I was gutted for you that you weren't going to get your shot after all the work you put in. Hope you heal quickly!
thanks heaps 😌
Sorry to see this video. But it's part of the journey and you will come back stronger and richer.
thank you mate 😌
I know how you feel I did my meniscus 300meters into my 100miler in may I didn’t know I had done my meniscus until I got back home now I’m sitting in bed after surgery no running for 12mths
that is brutal to hear i’m so sorry 😢
What type of stress fracture is it? Not navicular I hope.
I’ll go through it in detail next vid - but yes navicular and a second crack in the talus 🥲
@@AverageDomSlim Ah bro, that is devastating, feel terrible for you. Be super cautious with your rehab. I've trained a few ppl who have come back from this injury to achieve bigger and better things, so try to stay positive.
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It’s been fun watching your journey. Do you rehab and get back in the hunt. Keep the content going. Sending ya love from Texas! ❤
thanks heaps my Texan bro!