This Guy Runs the World's Fastest Backwards Mile | WIRED

Ever tried running backwards? Meet Aaron Yoder, one of the world's fastest backward runners who can complete a reverse mile in five and a half minutes. He shares insights into the mechanics that enable such speed and velocity, why looking over your shoulder actually slows you down, and demonstrates just how fast he can run. Director: Charlie Jordan Director of Photography: Craig Campbell Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Aaron Yoder Creative Producer: Wendi Jonassen Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Dave Lightner Sound Mixer: Larry Brewer Production Assistant: Rick Raglow Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► Follow WIRED: Instagram ►► Twitter ►► Facebook ►► Tik Tok ►►@wired Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture.