Heaton Park will host the UK's first Backwards Running Championships on Sunday 22nd August. If you'd like to get involved in this novel race visit www.reverserunning.com.

A few facts about backwards running (from reverserunning.com);

1.  One lap of backward running is said to be equivalent to running six laps forwards
2. Muhammad Ali ran backwards as part of his training
3.  Backward Running burns a third more calories than forward running
4.  The 3rd World Championships are taking place in Austria in August 2010
5.  The 100 metre backward running world record is 13.6 seconds.  Can you manage that forwards?
6.  Backward walking goes back to ancient China times

Derby's Northern team took control of the North of England Track & Field League Division Three when they edged out the combined Chesterfield and Amber Valley team (CDAV) in the third meeting of four at Scunthorpe, on 4th July.

Derby                           17 points
Chesterfield                  14 points
Barnsley                       12 points
Boston                         11 points
Newark                           5 points
Cleethorpes                    5 points

Telegraph Article

Derby finished 4th in the 2nd match in the BAL, in hot conditions in Kingston. Derby were in the top 3 at times and points wise it was very close.

Results

Telegraph Article

It may seem unorthodox, but backwards running helps develop the opposing/ supporting muslces used during forward running.

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Luke Gunn retained his UK title in Birmingham at the weekend. After finishing 5th in last weeks European Team Championships Luke was confident of lowering his time nearer the 8:30 mark. Luke finished clear of 2nd by 15 seconds, finishing in 8:37.35. However, he was after the European B standard of 8:33, in order to stake a claim for Barcelona. Also competing in the event were Derby's Alex Pilcher and Dave Westbury, who finished 16th and 17th respectively.

Post-Race Interview

Results

Telegraph Article