How This Guy Runs a 5 and a Half Minute Mile...Backwards | Obsessed | WIRED

Ever tried running backwards? Meet Aaron Yoder, one of the world's fastest backward runners who can complete a reverse mile in five and a half minutes. He shares insights into the mechanics that enable such speed and velocity, why looking over your shoulder actually slows you down, and demonstrates just how fast he can run.

Director: Charlie Jordan
Director of Photography: Craig Campbell
Editor: Richard Trammell
Expert: Aaron Yoder
Creative Producer: Wendi Jonassen
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon White
Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Camera Operator: Dave Lightner
Sound Mixer: Larry Brewer
Production Assistant: Rick Raglow
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell


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[Absolukely]

Imagine this guy saying goodbye to ya, running off and just staring right at you the entire time.

[adityasantosh]

All i can say is Mad respect to the man. He took something and became the best at it. This stuff always inspires, good job man💯

[juniorslice]

knees over toes guy preaches backwards running/walking for knee rehabilitation and strengthening.

[Ottophil]

I did this in gym class took me 16 minutes! And my legs hurt for days

[paulfries]

KneesOverToes YouTube channel kinda did this whole concept years ago for training the ligaments to remove knee pain. There are exercise for shoulders, hips, and vertical leaps.

[jopo]

Backward running may be a niche sport, but not as niche as backward archery.
No one finishes their first practice.

[heyy]

imagine seeing that guy running past somewhere when your high 😂😂😂

[Vintoneuler]

I love backwards running. I try to do 2-3 times a week

[hman]

Seems like something that would be hard to take seriously. But he does, and that's great.

[sufianabuahmad]

I'm the backwards man, the backwards man…I can walk backwards fast as you can

[colinstu]

I found I could run backwards for longer, faster, and easier than forwards way back in highschool. Everyone laughed at me though so I stopped... god why are classmates so cruel.

[codmnoobtuber]

This guy has to have an amazing back because running backwards is good for your spine and knees

[MichelobX]

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[usmc]

I think this training could possibly be an advantage in sports with certain defensive tactics.

[abrocktraining]

Game changer!! Me and one of my athletes used to do this all the time. But we would do it uphill with sleds.

[stephh]

I would definitely fall within seconds of trying this 😂 but this is awesome!!

[tdyrvng_og]

It is a true blessing to be coached by this man. Funny to see my name on his recruiting board. Bryan E!

[_CORVUS]

Knees over toes guy is gonna make this an Olympic sport.

[silversurfer]

Everyone watching this "I can take him on 100m dash backwards"!

[FalleonID]

Make me remember about the dude in Shinryuji Naga in Eyeshield 21