[utgirl09]

I have been working on the c25k program and am now into my 25 minute runs. Tonight I was running a little later than usual(the sun had actually set) when another runner passed me in my neighborhood. Then I noticed she ran backwards downhill. I do remember reading somewhere that every mile or so when training, it is good to run backwards for a short while, but I cannot remember where. So does anyone throw backwards running into their running routine, and if so, what are the benefits? Thanks!

[Mrs Snark]

Here is an artcile from Runner's World on running backwards:
http://askcoachjenny.runnersworld.co...ny-bennie.html

I've only done it a couple of times, just not part of my regular running routine.

[dixied]

I have visions of me tripping while running backwards and rolling downhill like a cartoon snowball.

[CakeBatter]

Tyler- I read the article you provided up with above and I am definitely going to start incorporating it into my workouts.

[ennay]

also, some people with knee issues - like my dh - run backwards downhill to protect the knee.

Funny - I've been meaning to do it at the end of my runs for my hamstrings and kept forgetting and today I did and came in here and it has it's own thread. I wasnt going down hill though so you didnt see me!

[utgirl09]

Thanks for the help. I may start adding it when I graduate myself from c25k. I don't know about downhill, that seems scary to me!