How Fast Can You Run BACKWARDS? | Reverse Running Channel Challenge

[@runningchannel]

Who do you want to see go up against The Running Channel presenters next time? And what challenge should they do? Leave your ideas in the comments section below!

[@hairyairey]

It would have to be Claire Maxted, but unfortunately that doesn't look possible unless you can get one done by Wednesday! How about a 5km handicapped by age grading?

[@LisaHikes]

Run a 5k in unfamiliar roads/trails, without mapping a route ahead of time, nor looking at your watch. Estimate how far you've gone solely on time elapsed 😎

[@TonyBarclayNI]

Whilst I cannot suggest an individual, perhaps an unusual challenge (like the backwards run): I am a visually impaired runner, why not try a 5k... blindfolded, guided by another runner, on streets/trails (NOT track, too easy), using a tether? I run ultras on road and trail, with around 4% vision (none in bright light) - I challenge the team to try it.

[@zabettalkshealth1073]

@@TonyBarclayNI hah I’ve started following this channel a year later and think of blind challenges every time I come across a challenge accepted too! Great minds.

[@AlohaBuskins]

I genuinely loled at 7.08 😂 Rick’s expression is priceless

[@arcticrunning8370]

I want to see footage of the backwards running, but in reverse...

[@hairyairey]

That would look really odd wouldn't it? You'd place your feet quite differently I'm sure

[@timomaekelberg8587]

Would look kinda weird.

[@littlered6340]

Lol that would be fun to see, yeah!

[@arcticrunning8370]

@Alan Brando boom, you are the first one who got it 😀

[@alexcon69]

How about a 5k scrabble challenge. From your home you run 5k collecting the first letter of street signs photo ect.. when you get back you convert the letters into a word and the one with the highest scrabble value wins.

[@dont_talk2me]

No

[@sophiebennettdiplcm8236]

I challenge you to a blindfold run! Friend has to direct you to where you’re going.

[@JamesDunne]

Great job team! 5:30/mile backwards 😮 I'd be VERY happy with that forwards, downhill, with a tail wind... Anna/Rick/Kate - How were your quads and calves after your backwards mile?!

[@peterhstadt1081]

Very funny video! And Rick's look at 7:08 is absolutely priceless 😂

[@gilliesuarez]

One of the eating/ drinking challenges? (milk mile, doughnut mile, etc) eat one item before each lap. Usually 12oz each lap for liquids.

[@runningchannel]

We have done a beer run: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmilloR_otaKrcU

[@melissayomother6900]

One mile in as few steps as possible. YOU MUST STRIDE TO SURVIVE

[@elouiselourens5717]

YESSSSS

[@jjsmummy3358]

Loved that, well done everyone, Kate’s backwards mile, is probably faster than my forward mile 😂, made me curious to see how fast I can run a mile though 🤪

[@TheSiameseDreamer]

There is a runner in South Africa who takes part in the 56km Two Oceans Marathon and the 90km Comrades Marathon. He runs with his blind friend, but runs backwards the entire way to make sure his friend has a clear path. And they aren't slow.

[@runningchannel]

Wow 🤯

[@TheSiameseDreamer]

@@runningchannel yeah it's really impressive. I may be mistaken but I think they complete comrades in around 10 hours.

[@Tvillingklippan]

Am I the only one who don't see how running backwards helps making sure that the blind friend has a clear path.

[@TheSiameseDreamer]

@@Tvillingklippan they obviously have a successful method that works for them.

[@archielinn]

Wow Kate! 8:32!!! That’s my tempo run forward lol! Very impressive guys! 👊

[@colinlittlewood9613]

My challenge suggestion is 'parkrunception'. Did this two weeks ago, you start running on one parkrun course, leave the course at a point of your choosing, run to another parkrun course, complete that course and then return and complete the first course. I call it parkrunception as it is a parkrun within a parkrun.

[@runningchannel]

Wow Colin, that sounds like a long run! Presumably you'd need two parkrun courses quite close to each other?

[@colinlittlewood9613]

@@runningchannel Depends how ambitious you want to be! I did Warwick Racecourse and Leamington Spa, the run was 26km in total. Could have gotten that down to about 24km with the most direct route but I preferred a more scenic route with less traffic.

[@edugrafriday1262]

Challenge: Run a 5k each one on their local track, but Rick it's doing jokes on a call, and if you laugh you get a time penalty

[@paddywiggle]

That would be easy just do a time trial and focus on the pain 😂 less jokes and cant focus on what he’s saying

[@andersonteo4879]

This is fun to watch. Thanks for the hard work!

[@chuonghong6131]

You guys are sooooo fun! Thank you for being such great sports. I don’t have friends that run but watching u guys is like watching my friends run. 👍🏼

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much!!

[@NegyedMisi]

I'm still thinking about a challenge but getting Tom "Run Forrest Run" Hanks for a challenge in would be ABSOLUTELY awesome. (it's not undoable - we have to do many things online and virtually anyway)

[@irelismarshall2409]

I second the running while juggling 🤹🏽‍♀️ three balls challenge! Hopefully they can include some footage of them learning to juggle as well! 👍🏽🤣

[@kevinlance1813]

Finally just got around to watching the video. Great fun and congratulations Kate! Nice to see y'all having fun.

[@juliankeren5731]

Rick at 7:08 LOL.:-) :-)You are my man Rick!!

[@leana.b9481]

Oh I love when Anna and Rick try to beat each other! 😂😂 These videos are a absolute treat!

[@gabriellebullinga5377]

Yes! Love the Challenge Accepted series!

[@MariaMarsbar]

This video was hilarious! Loved watching this and the other challenge videos!

[@stevestarr9769]

The New York Road Runners Club in NYC used to have a Backwards Mile race on April Fool's Day (April 1st) every year. It was always shown on the news, because it was such a hoot. I don't think they've had the race in decades now.

[@simplyika7823]

I can't even run properly forwards, image doing it backwards. You guys rock.

[@dufferuk]

Nice to see my local track at Berry Hill, Mansfield being used! Great amusing video guys, keep up the great work!

[@andyclark8991]

The Running Channel Love your awesome/cool video, love the challenges one. Love what Kate said at the end. Thought it was funny/true, haha. Girls wins, boys in the bin.

[@nkoeppen]

Y’all are getting SO fast! I was genuinely impressed at these times! Good job and great video! What about a solo marathon and whoever gets closest to their last actual race, wins? Beating it would gain bonus points, maybe?

[@michaelrheiner2415]

GREAT challenge! As a lover of the track, I have actually done backwards running as a warm up. It’s super easy on the track, just watch the lane line and don’t look behind yourself! Again, great challenge!

[@allisoncole6294]

I LOVE THESE CHALLENGE VIDEOS!!!!

[@corriefowles5434]

I love these challenges. I love the commentary I was giggling almost the whole time. Then did the holy sh*t with Kate’s time lol

[@runningchannel]

Haha! Me too Corrie - Kate runs a backwards mile faster than I can run a forwards mile! - Mary

[@lakshmi430]

Wow .Hats off to you guys as well as the backward runners

[@kleingeld6132]

Alternative title: "How I got a concussion in Elementary School" :D (still a good exercise for coordination)

[@runningchannel]

😂but also ouch!

[@xelionizer]

07:06 Oh my Gawd! That's the money shot right there maid! You are so funny! Cheers, and thanks for the laugh xD

[@livegreatalways]

This is so funny. Watching this while foam rolling my feet after a morning run. Really put a smile to my face and brighten my morning, esp Anna, she is dynamite! Tq guys.

[@StoneRunning23]

😆 love the reactions from you guys when realize the challenge!! ❤ no thank you, I shall not take on the challenge, for fear of killing myself..😁

[@stephenjaguar69]

Awesome guys! That was great fun to watch 😀

[@augustusgreen7881]

can you do a 5K race while running a three-legged race?

[@nobogiedr]

No singing backwards......love this

[@colinlittlewood9613]

I've had a recurring dream since childhood where I'm so tired running forwards that I have no choice but to run backwards in order to keep moving, so this challenge would be hell for me!

[@davidjuson5608]

Entertaining. As usual. Not sure how useful the exercise was, but it was diverting. Again: too many advert interruptions!

[@ansine1777]

Well, I think we all can agree that the next level of pain (AKA Challenge) will be doing a Strava Art but Backwards.

[@arrontrevor7086]

That was a lot of fun to watch. Not fair that Andy got out of it though - did he have advance knowledge of what the challenge would be? How about getting Manni involved in the next one as he's now part of the team?

[@EMLRecordings]

Gr8 to see Susie on here !! She's awesome.

[@hazevault1]

The most exciting races for spectators are elimination races. Each lap the person in last place is eliminated until there’s only one (winner) left. Each end-of-lap becomes a sprint, but the race isn’t over!

[@paulhammerton4385]

Guided running is a thing and some guided runners are amazing. Run the fastest 5k you can but you must be blindfolded (with a guide of course)...oh, and dressed as your favourite disney princess just for Rick!

[@robbrito8325]

This was the funniest video you have made! I loved it! "Why am I looking being me when there is no one else on the track? " 😅

[@elouiselourens5717]

Halloween costume running challenge🙈

[@emjay012387]

Who's closest to a predicted time for a 5 or 10k? no watch, not on the track...or did you do that already?

[@AnonW]

Kate flying as usual, would love to have her as my pacer.

[@TempleRunningwithMJSmith]

Congratulations on the win!

[@Kelly_Ben]

😂 That was great! Running backwards is a whole new burn!

[@linaa.4378]

Lol😂! Love the soundtrack challenge, tho

[@brianpolensky5116]

I did a donut race once that was... interesting to say the least. I challenge you to a 5k where you eat a donut at every mile (1, 2, and 3.1). Great job as always. Great content.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Brian! This sounds like my kind of challenge! (could we just skip the running bit though? 😂🍩

[@euanbayliss]

This was fun to watch - I have Parkinson's and have a problem when I run in that my right foot cramps up sometimes, and to ease it up, I run backwards! I'm not fast in either direction but it helps...

[@andyclark8991]

The Running Channel Just watched it a 2nd time, and enjoyed watching it a 2nd time as much as a first time, (love watch them running backwards) love to see more. 8:32 a mile for Kate running backwards, that's awesome, and Kate message at end, still makes me laugh. (Boys in the bin) so so funny. Running Channel love your video, love them all.

[@stephenlawson9877]

Kate goes faster backwards than I do forwards

[@nielbertm3586]

There must be 2 teams, boys and girls. One of the team members must be blindfolded and the other must guide them around the track. The with the fastest time wins.

[@thecardude762]

I used to do backwards running all the time when I was younger 😅

[@ruthonanadventure1171]

I'd love to see some sort of trail challenge like who can get the muddiest with a proper trail ultrarunner as the star guest.

[@DKRobert]

As far as a guest, Elijah Orr would be cool, he's always up for a challenge. As far as a challenge, some sort of drinking/eating element thrown in hasn't been done yet.

[@timomaekelberg8587]

Do an 100m siderunning Should be fun😅😉

[@elouiselourens5717]

Down a glass of wine or beer after every lap 👀

[@Official_Happy_]

New challenge: Run side ways instead of backwards.

[@vreni_lii3233]

I challenge you to run a certain route fom memory. Every member has 2 minutes time to memorize a spesific route as good as possible, then 30 min time to run it as precisely as possible. The one who made the less mistakes wins.🏃‍♀️😊

[@runningchannel]

Interesting!

[@robertobbes2244]

Maybe a new challenge. Who does the best shuttle run test?

[@samspade2399]

Tried this out this morning at local sports ground, backwards is definitely hard, both on legs & the checking over your shoulder. That was doing only 1/4mile x2 as well

[@folm235]

I've never done this, but if I were on the same track as Kate it would feel like I was running backwards!

[@abunadia5506]

I love this channel!! 😂😂🇦🇺

[@myksyk]

Hilarious ... Which was worse, the physical effort or the embarrassment???

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do a three legged 5K race

[@09Rushie]

Start at an unfamiliar location and run as close to 10km as you can without using any form of measuring or timing device to aid you. Can’t be run on a track for obvious reasons. The one who is the nearest to the 10k distance is the winner.

[@allid4283]

What about a challenge of a 5k every hour for 12 hours!? No track allowed. I did it with my long runs being only 8 miles prior, so I challenge even the short distance runners! 😁👍👍👍 I would love to see how y'all feel during and after!

[@zabettalkshealth1073]

Next time you all want a challenge accepted idea - I have some thoughts for a blind running challenge. (Please don’t run with this idea without expert support) but it would be a really cool awareness raiser for the need of guide runners to facilitate blind people running in their local park runs or personal training plans. Looks like challenge accepted has waned but if you bring it back hit me up for a video on this.

[@JohnBiscaro]

I did a vlog on this. I attempted to run 5k backwards, and it took me more than an hour! This is extremely difficult without training, even when you run forwards regularly.

[@lizzyjm]

Ah so that’s what it was all about! (That’s me at 7:04)

[@danielaknecht8994]

Hahahahah! Kate runs faster backwards than I run forward. Mind baffling! I think I've got work to do.

[@runningchannel]

Me too Daniela! Thanks for watching 😊

[@lucydawnruns]

How about a 5K run, but each K has to have a negative split. Each kilometre gets slightly faster than the previous. It could be faster by just 1 second per mile, or faster by 30 seconds. No matter how small the margin of increase is, it still counts. The person who gains the most negative time wins?

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do a 5K race while doing a piggyback race?

[@jennylharrellcatron1454]

I ran a half marathon completely backwards. Long story but I got plantar fasciitis and I couldn't run forward, and I had already registered for the race, so ran the entire race BACKWARDS. I was booed at the start line because I fell, but then when I finished, was cheered. I finished completely last, and was my slowest half marathon ever.

[@runningchannel]

Wow, amazing story Jenny and well done for completing it!

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do a 5K race while juggling three balls

[@doom4067]

I have zero desire to find out if I can run a mile backwards. I *would* like to try a beer mile, though.

[@DanRuns]

Great to see Susie!

[@NegyedMisi]

Andy's the winner. His FRT and BRT were identical :D (I realized I did not spoil the result)

[@bobhogarth2014]

Why not do a proper 10km race, but make it a handicap race where the start time is based on each presenter’s PB this year. So for example Andy might have to start 15 minutes after Anna if that is the difference in their PB. It could be really exciting to see them all trying to run down, or hold off the others to see who would win.

[@davedevries5866]

How about with it being remembrance shortly..... try a BFA (battle fitness assessment) in the required time etc. or maybe try what ever the current version is of the old CFA (combat fitness assessment) boots, pants webbing and a pack. Sure the Army ! Or in my case Royal Marines would be happy to assist.👍👍

[@arrontrevor7086]

Also, here's a video from parkrun Gdańsk, where they run once a year backwards. The story goes that someone misinterpreted an instruction to run the course in reverse (meaning in the opposite direction): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3Spo42Ydsmhrsk

[@Charlotte-fn5jy]

The fact kate ran a backwards mile faster than some people can a forwards mile

[@GC-yv3ic]

A running scavenger hunt

[@runningchannel]

Yes! We love this idea and are working on putting something together now. Would you like to film a video introduction for us? If you email [e-mail] I can send you full details. Thanks, Mary

[@elouiselourens5717]

Next challenge: how does your normal mile time compare to your mile time WEARING FLIP FLOPS

[@runningchannel]

haha! A great summer challenge idea Elouise!

[@TR-wm3sg]

I hope your calves and Achilles aren't too sore tomorrow! Well done

[@TopsMiah]

Idea for fellow runners.Love your channel and honest reviews. I was wondering if you can help. I am 46 with lots of injuries in the past but started road running 2 years ago. Use glycerin 16. 2 pair’s alternating. Looking for a new pair of shoes for everyday running and maybe that has a bit of speed. I run about 5K twice a week. Best time 5K sub 25 min and 10k sub 50mins and half marathon sub 2 hours. Any suggestion for what might be a good shoe for the likes of people like me.

[@emilysalzwedel7100]

Its time to add Manni and andy too.

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do a 5K race while doing somersaults

[@sojournern]

How about a race while singing?

[@Cojak2012]

Rick would win that easily. 😂

[@davebowerman9869]

Try to run 10k without the use of tech and the nearest to the target distance wins. Time points dropped are doubled for failure to complete the distance.

[@george.....]

New challenge idea: Run a mile but one of the other presenters gets to choose your shoes. Anything goes, *including sabotage...*

[@runningchannel]

Oooooh - now that's interesting!

[@george.....]

@@runningchannel i need to see rick run a mile in high heels ;)

[@pikachufan89]

Nick Symmonds (former 800m Olympian) has done an all out mile in crocs, so he'd be a good choice for this one!!

[@hannahcox89]

Aaaaah Anna piped to the post!!!!!

[@augustusgreen7881]

can you do a 5k race while flipping a pancake?

[@seanjordan1364]

I have no idea how you did that pretty sure I’d fall Over. In terms of a challenge you should try and see who can run a beer mile fastest

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Sean for watching! We've done the beer mile! Have a look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmilloR_otaKrcU