Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Doing it Backwards

I can barely walk backwards. Never could run... al...

2014-07-25T21:43:37.692-06:00

I can barely walk backwards. Never could run... although my husband does a bit of it occasionally. I think he tends to keep his knees up a bit higher. Do you do that too?

I feel that in order to not fall down and hurt mys...

2014-07-24T12:09:22.366-06:00

I feel that in order to not fall down and hurt myself I would need to run backwards on a track.

I laughed when I saw your crow pose with son the other day on IG--- kids pick up things so much quicker than adults :)

Very interesting about backward running! I am posi...

2014-07-23T18:45:35.394-06:00

Very interesting about backward running! I am positive it would result in a broken bone for me, but I had never even considered it before.

Interesting. Might have to try this;) The WA smo...

2014-07-23T08:44:24.881-06:00

Interesting. Might have to try this;) The WA smoke must be blowing all your way, I haven't seen any of it and I live in western WA.

I take backwards breaks during marathons (and occa...

2014-07-23T06:29:49.863-06:00

I take backwards breaks during marathons (and occasionally halves). It really helps when my legs are getting sore and tired.
I also like to run backwards on random runs just as a throwback to the PT I did for years for my hip- there's another benefit: helps strengthen hip flexors, according to my old PT! I used to have to walk a half mile backwards on a treadmill in those days before they'd let me move on.
Your kid is too funny. Boys.

I've never even thought about backwards runnin...

2014-07-22T20:31:29.535-06:00

I've never even thought about backwards running. Interesting stuff. Maybe I'll have to try it to mix up treadmill boringness this winter.

I think it's hilarious that your son won't call it "yoga." Typical boy. :)

Awesome job from your son! Too cute that he is &q...

2014-07-22T13:08:30.359-06:00

Awesome job from your son! Too cute that he is "working out"... boys. I have a dislike of running backwards ever since I tripped and fell doing that in college... and broke my wrist. Oy!!!

My husband is always running backwards waiting on ...

2014-07-22T12:38:16.229-06:00

My husband is always running backwards waiting on me to catch up to him :)

When I ran the Seattle Marathon, for a short dista...

2014-07-22T10:27:51.527-06:00

When I ran the Seattle Marathon, for a short distance I ran beside a runner running backwards. I might try it sometime, but probably not during a race!

I don't think I will ever incorporate the runn...

2014-07-22T09:40:15.407-06:00

I don't think I will ever incorporate the running backwards, but like you, I think it sounds good!

Interesting on the running backwards! Are you goin...

2014-07-22T07:04:55.279-06:00

Interesting on the running backwards! Are you going to incorporate it into your training? :) Maybe there is benefit! Your family's yoga skills make me jealous - there is no way my arms would hold me up like that! As always, love your scenery pictures!

Hahha, I love that he won't call it yoga :) Su...

2014-07-22T05:51:06.765-06:00

Hahha, I love that he won't call it yoga :) Such a guy!