Runnerretro.com has been set up so people can learn about the benefits of this super exercise...
running forward is an amazing sport for both body and mind and I love it,but it also has some drawbacks,ordinary runners and athletes who only rely on forwards running to get into condition will inevitably pay the price namely, 80% of athletes are injured during their career at some point,while almost 30% are injured or carrying injuries at any given time, eg runners knee,shin splints,lower back pain and tight hamstrings,this is due to the fact that these areas of the body are being overworked, and unfortunately the opposing areas under worked. Performing the same action repeatedly i.e. running forwards, without some effort to oppose it, means we are stressing the same area of the body and building up a dangerous imbalance, until it inevitably breaks down causing all these injuries mentioned.
Backward running/walking is a fantastic way to train your body and is outstanding for physical conditioning,it develops your cardiovascular system and strengthens muscles throughout your whole body
Garret Doherty
Founder
Retro Running Ireland
Welcome to Irelands only Retro Running website
Mitchell Phillips a Performance Analyst at StrideUK: “Walking or running backwards covers a multitude of benefits. It is a great way to cool down; it helps improve balance and promotes better neuromuscular efficiency i.e. coordination and stabilisation. It is the perfect remedy to help cure the frequent deficiency between anterior and posterior chain muscle groups i.e. the hamstrings/calves and quads. This switch in movement also helps the bodies antagonistic (opposing) muscles function like the agonistic (contracting) muscles. Overall, backward running will produce a far better relationship between your muscles and help deliver more power... safely.”
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Who should try it?
Kids - a fun way to get into sport
Adults - a fun way to get BACK into sport
Athletes - forget junk mileage and gyms, try backward running for a real workout. It will also spice up your training
A very efficient way to lose weight and get in shape...
Anyone bored of mainstream sport....
Sufferers of chronic knee injuries or bad backs....
New challenge seekers - can you run a mile backwards now?
Why not?
