Comments on chasing the kenyans: running backwards

One time I spotted a lady walking backwards carryi...

2009-07-19T17:05:33.776-04:00

One time I spotted a lady walking backwards carrying an umbrella. Must be another type of work-out. Maybe I'll at that to my routine. ;-)

I'll be interested to hear whether you notice ...

2009-07-15T20:20:07.322-04:00

I'll be interested to hear whether you notice a difference after a while ... seems like one of those things that sounds crazy, but makes a big difference form-wise, like bounding. Also, thanks for the image of this being done on a treadmill. I echo previous commenters in saying I'd almost certainly kill myself. :)_

Yeah, I think I'll pass on running backwards o...

2009-07-13T16:42:28.102-04:00

Yeah, I think I'll pass on running backwards on the treadmill but did you know some people run marathons the whole way backwards? I saw a guy at MCM doing that a few years back. Must have a strong neck too from turning around so much.

I'm definitely not sold on backwards on the -m...

2009-07-13T16:34:03.005-04:00

I'm definitely not sold on backwards on the -mill, but I do like to do it outside. Have you never walked backwards to give your legs a rest during a race?

I've tried running backwards and nearly killed...

2009-07-13T11:17:02.850-04:00

I've tried running backwards and nearly killed myself... Good for the balance if nothing else!

I can barely stay upright running forwards - I'...

2009-07-13T00:38:06.347-04:00

I can barely stay upright running forwards - I'd totally fall on my @$$ trying to run backwards!

I've seen one person doing it up on the boardwalk though - makes sense how it would balance everything out.

I've tried walking backwards on a treadmill as...

2009-07-12T17:10:47.485-04:00

I've tried walking backwards on a treadmill as a cool down because I've heard it is beneficial... felt like an ass and almost landed on mine!

Perhaps I'll have to give it a go on roads though. Off to read the article, love new and interesting bits of info! Thanks for the link.

I have heard that going backwards is a good way to...

2009-07-12T13:38:27.733-04:00

I have heard that going backwards is a good way to cool down.

I was running on a treadmill once and the guy next to me turned around and walked backward for a few minutes before getting off.

A lot of people do it, so it has to be good for you right?

i saw a studly guy doing some backwards intervals ...

2009-07-11T22:33:23.675-04:00

i saw a studly guy doing some backwards intervals at the track. looked cool!

Wow, I love the idea of backward running- that sou...

2009-07-11T20:26:14.479-04:00

Wow, I love the idea of backward running- that sounds great. I would definitely kill myself if I did that on the treadmill though haha

Cool idea! Like you, I think it would be most bene...

2009-07-11T20:03:13.705-04:00

Cool idea! Like you, I think it would be most beneficial for me in that it would provide a cool-down.

Just be careful. ;)

interesting. may have to try that out. prior to to...

2009-07-11T19:34:44.005-04:00

interesting. may have to try that out. prior to tonight's beer, of course. lol!

I took a bootcamp class last year and we did a lot...

2009-07-11T16:06:52.287-04:00

I took a bootcamp class last year and we did a lot of backward running. Thanks for reminding me of that. It takes a little time to get used to it, but it is fun

I took a bootcamp class last year and we did a lot...

2009-07-11T16:06:40.204-04:00

I took a bootcamp class last year and we did a lot of backward running. Thanks for reminding me of that. It takes a little time to get used to it, but it is fun

i love running backward and i try to incorporate i...

2009-07-11T12:12:55.808-04:00

i love running backward and i try to incorporate it into most of my runs, even if only for 100 yards or so at the end. i've also found that running backward for a couple of minutes in the middle of a hard run when i'm starting to feel tired/sore helps me feel better.

Interesting stuff, makes perfect sense of course s...

2009-07-11T11:52:18.602-04:00

Interesting stuff, makes perfect sense of course so does riding a bike!

HAHAHA, I don't think I'm coordinated enou...

2009-07-11T11:03:20.121-04:00

HAHAHA, I don't think I'm coordinated enough to run backwards on solid ground, nevermind the treadmill! I give you credit for trying, though ;)

Very interesting. I usually fail at the cool down ...

2009-07-11T09:15:54.167-04:00

Very interesting. I usually fail at the cool down so maybe I should try adding in a few minutes of backward running. Of course, I'd be very afraid of the teenage boys in my 'hood pointing and laughing at me but I'd get over it, I'm sure!

Hope your head cold is better! You know - the gym...

2009-07-11T09:00:49.611-04:00

Hope your head cold is better!

You know - the gym I go to - there's a guy who gets up on the treadmill and does the backward run for 15 to 20 minutes at at time. If I tried that I would be flat on my face within about 10 seconds!

And everyday I visit your blog, I like your banner photo more and more. Now that I'm putting in some distance, that picture says it all without saying a word.

Some of the hill drills I've done had us runni...

2009-07-11T08:04:29.857-04:00

Some of the hill drills I've done had us running backward and I've done it on the treadmill....its scary on there...I had to have someone increase the speed for me...haha :)
Good post!

Hmmm....interesting. I sometimes have my clients ...

2009-07-11T07:44:08.699-04:00

Hmmm....interesting. I sometimes have my clients run backwards up hills during Stroller Strides classes during intervals, but never thought about the benefits to me after a run.

I'm going to give it a try! It can't hurt (unless, of course, I fall on my arse lol). Thanks

i've never heard of backwards running as a tra...

2009-07-11T07:25:08.153-04:00

i've never heard of backwards running as a training technique...i'll have to give it a shot (but not on the mill)

Maybe I'll try that today. Does it make the hi...

2009-07-11T06:36:09.579-04:00

Maybe I'll try that today. Does it make the hill that leads to my house downhill instead of uphill...

I'll have to try that with my drills.

2009-07-11T04:10:11.837-04:00

I'll have to try that with my drills.

In HS, we used to do drills after a run and one of...

2009-07-11T02:45:26.679-04:00

In HS, we used to do drills after a run and one of the drills was running backwards. But it's not the same form as when you were running forward. You extended your legs a lot more forward to really stretch the leg muscles.

Maybe I'll try running backwards toward the end of my runs, see if that helps..