My 2024 Olympic Dream Is Over (Major Injury) | Down But Not Out #1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2024
- I suffered my first major injury, putting an end to my Olympic dream. This series follows my journey through surgery, rehab and cross training, as I attempt to make it back to international athletics.
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Gutted for the 2024 season but no doubt you'll come back srtronger! Also if you're going to get injured it might as well be in a major champs on national TV
Haha that’s one way of putting it!
was really bummed to see you go down during the race.
I'm rooting for a speedy recovery
Thank you man, appreciate the support 🙌🏻
Your positivity (in your circumstances) is really inspiring.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making these videos Callum, people never show the lows and it’s so isolating being injured. I’m sure it will help lots of people.
Very true! Everyone deals with stuff differently I think… for some making content etc would be their worst nightmare which is totally fair, but I like to keep busy & continue to work on things. Thanks for watching!
Callum - I am so gutted for you. Watched it live with my son (23) who is a great athlete himself. Your content is truely inspirational for him to progress further in the sport. Thank you, and as you display yourself - when the going gets tough…just keep going. Good luck and 🤞🤞for successful surgery and subsequent rehab.
Thanks Mark, appreciate it 🙌🏻
With that attitude you're already a winner Callum 🔥 Best of luck on a fast recovery!!
Appreciate it 🙌🏻
I got spiked at the intercounties XC recently and after (painfully) finishing the race saw I had a 1 and a half inch hole down my heel. Medics examined it and said the spike missed my achillies by a whisker before stitching it up. Watching this makes me properly realise how bloody lucky I was!
All the best for your recovery and a very inspiring attitude to it
Very lucky! Hopefully you’re on the mend soon 💪🏼
Been away from the internet for a few weeks, so I just saw this. So sorry this happened, but you’ve got a great attitude. I’m sure you’ll be back soon better than ever.
Thanks mate - appreciate it!
Wow! I would be crying. I wish you all the best and I hope you comeback stronger.
There will be plenty of time for that!
Glad to see you’re in good spirits, it won’t be easy but you can absolutely get back to the same level where you left off
That’s the plan! Thanks for watching 💪🏼
You’re so impressive, best of luck with the recovery 🙏🏻
Appreciate it, thank you 💪🏼
Stay positive 👊 and speedy recovery! Comeback stronger than the setback
Cheers 💪🏼
My head was in my hands watching you talk through the incident. How horrible - worst thing that can happen to an athlete. I really hope you recover as soon as possible.
Thanks man, will be a long time but hopefully I can make it back
I was so gutted for you seeing you get wheeled off the track in agony! Fab to hear you being so positive and 100% committed to doing anything you can to stay as fit as poss rather than sitting around feeling sorry for yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery and keep up the great content as always 🤙🙌
Cheers mate appreciate it 🙌🏻
Was so gutted to watch it! All the best for the recovery, stay positive mate! 💪
Cheers mate 💪🏼
Your positive mindset in a shit situation is incredibly inspirational. Gutted for you but wishing a speedy recovery and return!
Cheers! Thanks for watching 💪🏼💪🏼
Great video mate. I think a lot of people will benefit from you sharing your journey from surgery back to racing (never doubt it!).
BTW, I’ve worked with Maffuli and he’s a top man. You’re in great hands.
Thanks Noel 👍🏼
Good man Callum, super inspiring to see how you’re dealing with this and all the best with the surgery. Would be great to get your analysis on the final (if it’s not too painful to watch) and/or other races as and when they happen - thanks for the vids!!
Thank you! We have some plans in the summer track season for race “watch alongs” - where we live stream before/during/after the races to give opinions & analysis 👍🏼
Amazing how mentally strong you’ve been. Hope you recover well!
Cheers mate. Thanks for watching!
Best wishes, Callum. Keep up the optimism and positivity as much as you can. Long-term thinking is important. You'll be back.
Thanks mate.
Your mindset on this is incredible. I'm almost tearing up on your behalf watching this video, thinking how I'd react personally. I'm definitely going to bank this video in case I ever need perspective on something like this in my own life! Can't wait for the rest of this series. I know it's not what you had in mind when you were thinking of creating a series that addressed all aspects of pro running a while ago, but severe injury/surgery/return to fitness seems to be something a decent amount of pro runners experience, and I can't wait to see what insights you boys bring to the process.
Thanks mate, appreciate it. Everyone deals with things differently so I don’t think there’s a “right” way… generally speaking in all walks of life I tend to deal best with emotions by being busy / channelling it in to other things / trying to take a positive. It’s not always the best as you do need time to be angry/upset/frustrated & properly deal with emotions! Will talk about it more in future videos :)
So sorry for you that this happened. You were on a roll with great results and achievements, getting yourself to be known in the elite and social media world... But great to see you taking it positively and with humour!
Cheers Phil. There will be ups & downs along the way but trying to take a positive spin on things!
You’re handling this so well, it’s extremely admirable and inspiring. Wishing you a speedy and easy recovery.
Cheers mate - will be some ups & downs along the way
Your timing couldn't be better, I had a minor elective procedure on Monday (the sort that a gentlemen considers when he reaches the required number of children :-D) and it's taking longer to get over than it should. Today I have been grumpy AF because I can't run, but seeing your positivity while staring down the barrel of 6+ months out has really given perspective. Really hope you get it fixed as quick as you're hoping for.
Hope it went well! You’ll be back running in no time hopefully 💪🏼
Hoping the best for you.
Cheers 💪🏼
Oh hell! This was painful to watch. I didn’t even realise they wear spikes indoor… I am so sorry about this, I hope you recover quickly
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This is truly inspirational, being an athlete myself and having been in similar situations before (although not truly elite level) i understand how difficult this situation is. Your attitude and the way you lay out whats next is absolutely incredible. Keep pushing and pursuing goals.
Your biggest achievement is just around the corner, you just have to see it and take it.
This is fantastic.
Appreciate that, thanks mate. Injuries, bad races, etc. are part of the sport… happens to Wightman, Jakob, all the best suffer at some point - just got to get on with it!
Thanks for making this, and for providing an update, Callum. Wishing you all the best. And still on the journey with you....!
Thanks mate! It will be an interesting one that’s for sure 🙌🏻
So glad to see you’re still making videos. Wishing you the best on your recovery, get your best Arnie impression “I’ll be back!” on!
Haha thank you 💪🏼 appreciate it!
Was gutted for you when that happened. Much respect for the positivity, mate, and best of luck with the recovery! I'm looking forward to following it.
Cheers mate - appreciate it
Keep staying positive, we are all with you
Appreciate it!
Positivity is inspirational! Looking forward to seeing what you guys continue to cook up. you'll be back mate better than ever 🤝🏻
Cheers for the support 💪🏼
Love the optimism! Recover well 💪🏻🤞🏻
💪🏼💪🏼thanks mate
Yo I'm so gutted for you but excited for the channel vids and hope you make a speedy recovery all the best
Appreciate it mate!
Speedy recovery, stay strong as always 💪🏽 !!!
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Fair play, that episode was class, really interesting and defo adding value! Keep them coming and good luck in your recovery!
Cheers mate! New one next week 🙌🏻
As a collegiate runner and close follower of ur channel, it absolutely pains me to hear this news 😭 wishing you a smooth healing process and no doubt you will be back in full fitness next year
Thanks man, appreciate it
I’m really happy to see that you’re really trying to stay positive. It is so important to stay positive. You WILL be back!!!!
Hopefully!
@@the.distanceprojectnot hopefully, you will! Have that mindset 💪
Great spirit! Wish you a fast recovery and a lot of success in the years to come.
Thanks mate!
Love it Callum. Great video. Look forward to watching the recovery journey! All the best.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏻
Great video mate, it was good to see a different side of the channel. Hope the recovery and surgery goes well 🙏
Cheers for watching mate 🤠
I feel your pain I was out all of cross a year and a half ago with a fractured growth plate but I’m glad to see your positive attitude. Keep being great!
Sorry to hear that
Truly inspiring!!! Such amazing positivity. I look forward to following your journey back to running and racing.
Thank you so much!
Obviously really gutting mate, but your mindset is absolutely elite! Best of luck for your recovery mate.
Appreciate that, thanks mate
Super unfortunate man I have loved wachtend you’re videos and seeing you make such progress over the last year. I know you will be back keep your head up! Good luck ❤
I appreciate that!
Good luck with the recovery.
Appreciate it!
Speedy recovery 🤞
Appreciate it!
Great video from a frustrating situation... Keep the positive mentality and hope the surgery goes well!
Cheers mate 💪🏼
So sad when i saw you get injured. But i have no doubt that you ll be back in no time. And i like your positive attitude despite your injury. Get well soon 🙏
Thank you 💪🏼
Wish you the best for your recovery! Interesting videos even for a leisure runner as myself
Appreciate it 🙌🏻
Inspiring to see you change your focus in light of the circumstances, I look forward to following along!
Thanks mate, appreciate it! Have watched your content for a while 🙌🏻
What a credit to the sport and example to other athletes you are. Football's loss is certainly athletics' gain.
Thanks mate appreciate that!
I admire your ability to stay positive and look to the future. I hope you recover quickly and fully
Thanks for watching!
Wishing you all the best
thank you!
I wish you a speedy recovery, Callum.
Cheers!
Oh my god Callum, I am getting painful feelings from just hearing you talk about your injury. I hope you recover well! I really like your channel and seeing you run and want to see you go to victory!🔥
Good luck!
Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Wish you all the best, Cal. Sure you’ll be back, here for the ride
Cheers mate, thanks for watching!
Best of luck in your recovery mate, was horrible to watch it live 2 weeks back. Loving the positive outlook, great to see.
Cheers mate, not an ideal watch! Thanks for the support
Absolutely gutted for you Callum. Wishing you a speedy recovery and I'll be keeping an eye on your progress.
Cheers mate 🙌🏻
Mate!! I screamed at the TV when it happened. Was telling my girlfriend all about you. Was genuinely gutted for you!
So glad you're remaining positive. It's inspiring pal!
On a side note, you boys not doing the pod anymore?? Haven't seen one since December...
Thanks mate, appreciate the support! Pod will be back at some point… just mega busy last few months.
I hope you feel better!
Thanks!
It's good to see you after that terrible accident and It's really inspiring to see how well you cope with the situation. I'm sure that you will find many ways to benefit from it. I'm hoping that the king of tendons will work some magic 😄
Me too! Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Keep your friends and family close is my advice as well as staying positive. Bet you cant swim yet but thats surprisingly good fun! Wishing you nothing but the best🙌👏
💪🏼 cheers
Bet that stung 😮 Speedy recovery Callum 👊🏻
A bit!! 🤣
Class first episode and looking forward to seeing the journey back to full fitness. Tour de France 2025 field about to be stacked 🚴♂️
Dangerous year to be a bike 🥵
Tough watching that happen live. All the best with the rehab and recovery. Time to bring back the podcast over the next few months? There’s definitely a gap in the UK market for it.
Cheers mate, appreciate it. Always had plans for the pod to return, we’re just all so busy with various things… will get back too it soon
Very good video. All things considered you are very chipper!
Would be great if you could get a gig somewhere with a TV channel covering the Olympics. I think you'd offer something different to what we get.
I’d honestly love that! Unfortunately not enough experience or time in the sport really, plus no big medal accolades.. so not too attractive to the mainstream!
Apart from Cram and Cotter the current bunch are pretty dreadful. Medals don't guarantee character! Get your agent on it! 😁
I couldn’t help to look at the apartment # being 13 and thinking you need to move. Anyway, I hope the best for a speedy recovery. 👍
Had pretty good luck for the last few years! 🤣
I hope you get better
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Love the positivity! I see you like the challenge of cycling... how about swimming as well? Maybe when you are back running, you could give a few triathlons a shot. Excited for the upcoming content!
I can’t swim at the moment because of the wound, then I’ll be in a cast… but later down the line I’ll be aqua jogging for sure. Not sure about triathlons!!
this video has increased my fear of getting spiked in a race by a 1000% percent
🤣 I’m sorry
Wow that's so unfortunate. So sorry for you. All the best wishes for the recovery. That's potentialy a life changing accident. A lot of my friends are getting injured recently, me included. I thought that my soleus strain is bad, but you've just put stuff into perspective for me. I should stop complaining, at least I can still walk...
Haha yep, could be life changing but hopefully not 🤣 thanks for watching!
Saying something like "look on the bright side" probably won't help one bit but, given your relatively recent ascent into the upper tier of 1500 running, 2028 was am,ore realistic goal for your Olympic dream. Making the team this year was always going to be tough given that Kerr and Wightman will almost certainly be picked if they show any sort of form this summer.
Injuries suck! I have had four operations on my Achilles - nothing like as serious as yours - and you will get over them. The difficult bit comes in several months time when you start running again. You have to be so disciplined to restrict the amount of running you do in the early stages. You want to run, you are reasonably fit beacause of all the cross training you have been doing and running seems to be pain free. So easy to rush things and cause problems in places other than the injured Achilles! Good luck, stay storng in the dark days (there will be lots of those) and rely on friends, family to get you through.
I suspect in 2028 we'll see more Brits with the Olympic Standard than we will in 2024... but that largely depends on how high they choose to set the bar. Of course this year was a long shot, but I do believe if I could get the time ticked off, I did have a serious chance at pulling something off at UK Champs... anything can happen in one race. Alas, we'll never know!
do you have a link to the race? also, good to see you staying strong during the recovery.
Should be able to find it on TH-cam somewhere if you search for world indoor champs 1500 :)
Hi Callum Genevive Gregson Australian olympic athlete had both her achilles operated on and is back competing olympics in the marathon ❤ she is a great inspiration
Yep! And many others 👍🏼 thanks for the message!
#Tubthumping #BELIEVE
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Dude such admirable positivity given the situation, wish you a speedy recovery!!
Also, did the guy that clipped you ever come up to you afterwards to apologize or reach out in anyway? Id be furious at that dude regardless haha
He didn’t I’m afraid… also saw him in the airport whilst on crutches and he totally ignored me…
@@the.distanceproject … 🤬😡 I don’t mean to fester negativity, but be a decent human being wtf guy.
Good luck with the recovery
So many trips in the 1500m, do you think if they added back q it would string out the runners more and reduce trip risks?
I don’t think so, it’s how heats have pretty much always been run regardless
Man, I really feel for you....
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Speedy recovery! Appreciate this was a freak accident, but is it worth raising the question with governing bodies as to whether limiting the sharpness of spikes would reduce the chances of something like this happening to someone else?
Honestly, I don’t think so… it’s such a tiny % of times something like this happens!
I was gutted for you watching that race live. Hope the recovery goes as well as possible. As a 67 year old who has been running for 45 years, what’s my running age, please? 😂😂😂
🤣🤣 running at 67 gives you permission to make your own rules I think!
@@the.distanceprojectIf you need to come to London for anything, I have a Concept2 rower in our spare bedroom and a garage full of bikes. Perfect for rehab!
Closing the gap, season 2.
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I remember running on a dirt track with half inch spikes. You're lucky that you did not get stepped on by half spikes.(12.7 mm)
We wear 15mm for cross country here in the UK!
Andrew Cotter is a most excellent sports broadcaster and commentator, in the best of BBC traditions.
Agreed 👍🏼
Now you will understand more why so many people miss indoors and prefer to do X-Country and build more strength and stamina. Too many unnecessary risks if you want to concentrate on summer - been like this for 40+ years [also RAF Cosford was out only indoor track]. You will learn from it and I wish you a smart and speedy recovery.
Easy to comment in hindsight… if I’d won the World Gold would you have still said it was an unnecessary risk? All the top Paris medal contenders (Kerr, Hocker, Nordas, Nuguse, etc) have all races multiple times indoors this year… not too risky for them. It was a freak accident that could literally also happen in XC. It wasn’t burnout or overuse - which is why many athletes remain hesitant with indoors 👍🏼
At least we might finally get a new podcast episode 😅
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first time ive watched the race back too, you can see me in the second row as the athletes are introduced🤣. Wishing you a full recovery mate!
Cheers!
Hey loved the video, I’m a 17 year old who’s been running for 3 years at about 40-50km per week. How much mileage would you say I need weekly to get under 17 minutes in the 5k, current pb is 18:31. Thanks and best of luck with recovery!
I would prioritise the quality of the sessions at your age and not worry too much about mileage. Just get in 2x sessions & a solid long run… everything else easy and low volume
@@the.distanceproject cool thank you that’s helpful
Callum: best of luck with the recovery, did bibic the athlete apologise?
unfortunately not! I even saw him in the airport whilst on crutches & no acknowledgment 🤷🏻♂
@@the.distanceproject That's really poor from him!
@@the.distanceproject wow, so poor from him 🤬… He has an evil look about him, I’ve always thought he looks like one of the stones from Easter island 🗿.
Hopefully someone can help you reach out to Aaron Rodgers of the Jets since he is making a quick comeback from a torn Achilles
I doubt it! 🤣 cheers mate
This is quality. Btw i dont like bibic hes shit. Ill have him next time dont u worry. #TeamElson
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So this is the guy that fucks me had me in tears 🤣
🤣🤣 if you don’t laugh you’ll cry
Brave not including Josh for the 1500m gold in Paris!
Yep… I really hope we get a British winner (obviously!!)
As an athlete... why is your door number not upside down?!
Also sorry to hear about the injury
Given me plenty of good luck since I moved in :)
It was terrible to watch. I thought you got spiked by the runner behind you moving up.
It was the runner behind me :)
@@the.distanceproject that sucks. Hope you have a speedy recovery
My man love your attitude but don't use the Lord's name in vain, you have done really well so far in your running career but have respect for the highest name out there King Jesus he will bless your career
Not for me 👎🏻
All the best with your recovery God bless you
man your marketing is terrible, where's your name?
Thanks for the feedback. I personally think we market better than 99.9% of pro runners. Name is in the title sequence around 50 seconds in :)
@@the.distanceproject you need someone to market my man. Good luck with healing stranger.
Sick to see your determination hope surgery goes well Callum! 🪄
Thank you 🙌🏻
Hi Callum, all the best for your surgery and rehab - sounds like you're in the right place mentally…🫡
My question for a future episode is on race pace tactics - what are the factors that determine how 'slow' or 'fast' a given race will be run, who/how many dictate it…and if that varies across the course of the race?
Good question 👍🏼 I’ll probably cover this closer to the track season when we do some of our planned “Watch alongs”