Garret Doherty of the Republic of Ireland, left, and Manchester runner Rachel Butterfield pose with their trophies after winning the first UK Backward Running Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester, England, Sunday Aug. 22, 2010. 35 entrants competed over a one mile circuit won by Doherty in a time of 6 minutes and 30 seconds and  Butterfield, the fastest woman, in a time of 12 minutes and 40 seconds. AP Photo logo AP Photo 21 months ago

Garret Doherty of the Republic of Ireland, left, and Manchester runner Rachel Butterfield pose with their trophies after winning the first UK Backward Running Championships at Heaton Park, Manchester, England, Sunday Aug. 22, 2010. 35 entrants competed over a one mile circuit won by Doherty in a time of 6 minutes and 30 seconds and Butterfield, the fastest woman, in a time of 12 minutes and 40 seconds.