Backwards Running Insights and Records

Aaron Yoder, a world record holder in backwards running, shares his journey from traditional running to backwards running due to a knee injury. He highlights the benefits of backwards running, such as reduced knee impact, and discusses his coaching methods and the global community of backwards runners. Yoder emphasizes the unique perspective and personal satisfaction gained from competing against oneself.

What does Aaron Yoder compare the feeling of running backwards to?

• Swimming

• Flying

• Cycling

• Diving

What is Aaron Yoder's world record time for the fastest mile ran backwards?

• 6 minutes and 30 seconds

• 5 minutes and 40 seconds

• 5 minutes and 54 seconds

• 6 minutes and 10 seconds

Why did Aaron Yoder switch to backwards running?

• He wanted to break a world record

• He wanted to try something new

• He sustained a knee injury

• He was inspired by a friend

What is another term for backwards running?

• Retro running

• Reverse running

• Inverse running

• Backtrack running

Where does Aaron Yoder practice his backwards running?

• On country roads

• On the track

• All of the above

• On the treadmill

What benefit does Aaron Yoder find in backwards running?

• It makes him more competitive

• It improves his balance

• It has no impact on his knee

• It helps him run faster

Why does Aaron occasionally have his track team run backwards?

• To make training more fun

• To enhance and diversify their workouts

• To prepare for competitions

• To improve their speed

How many countries were represented in the last World Championships for backwards running?

• Over 10

• Over 25

• Over 15

• Over 20

How many athletes participated in the last World Championships for backwards running?

• Close to 100

• Close to 150

• Close to 200

• Close to 250

What has backwards running allowed Aaron Yoder to focus on?

• Competing against others

• Improving his speed

• Competing against himself

• Breaking more records