The Unusual World of Backward Running
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Did you know that some people run backward? Aaron Yoder, a man from Kansas, loves to run backward. It might sound strange, but backward running is a real sport, and Aaron is very good at it! He can reverse run a mile or 1.6 km in 5 and a half minutes.
Aaron holds three world records and has won many championships in backward running. He took up running backward after he hurt his knee. Doctors told him not to run again, but running backward was the only kind of running that did not cause him pain.
Aaron also teaches others to run backward. He says it’s important to keep good posture and to move your legs and arms correctly. It’s not just about running; it’s about doing it the right way.
Aaron says that running backward changes your perspective. It helps him think about how far he has come, not just where he needs to go.
Learn more about Aaron and backward running in the video below.
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