Forefoot Running Lacks Research, Not Good for Learners
More studies on forefoot running, especially in habitual barefoot running populations would help define exactly how we should be forefoot running.
Month: December 2014
Always Go Pure Minimal When Learning Forefoot Running
Emerging studies continues to tip the balance in favor of pure minimal shoes.
Heel Strike Running Produces 2 Harmful Impact Peaks, Forefoot Running Does Not
Heel strike running produces a large ground reaction force because of 2 impact peaks which are not produced in a forefoot strike.
Heel Strike Transient: Why it’s so Damaging
After the heel strike transient is generated, it converts into a vertical shockwave that channels through the body to the head. Because of it’s high magnitude, the heel strike transient is assumed to be the underlying cause of most running injuries.
How to Stop Pronation Problems During Running? Not with Stability Shoes
Excessive over and underpronation (extreme motions of the heel) during running can be significant producers of most common injuries such as sore shin muscles (aka […]