British backwards running championships

[OakLeaf]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6MWA6aPWo

[PamNY]

Wonderful! Definitely a marketing opportunity for the Take-a-Look (http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodPP_100TAL.html) mirror.

[OakLeaf]

Oh man, I think I'd get really dizzy trying to run backwards with a mirror! I can't even back up my car using the backup camera. :p

[lph]

Hah! Loved it :D

[OakLeaf]

These guys are pros.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNNB0fuhaXs&feature=related

4 x 100 m backwards relay, world record attempt.

Note the midfoot strike and the flat shoes...

[Tri Girl]

That is GREAT!!! I've done backward running drills before in training, but never thought about doing a race backward.

Now my mind is churning thinking I might do a little race here around December on our one mile paved loop at the local park. Hmmm... make it a no fee, no tee event. Dress up for Christmas and make it a run/costume event. A friend and I used to put on a Winter Solstice Half Marathon at our local park (no fee, no tee).

I'm so glad I saw this-it is hilarious!!!!