Why is forefoot running better for your knees than heel strike running? A proper forefoot strike landing during running involves making initial ground-contact towards the outer-side of the forefoot, just under the 4th and 5th toes. Then, the rest of the foot flattens down onto the ground where the heel is the last part of the foot to connect with the ground. This precise landing configuration of the foot results in a more controlled and functional engagement with the ground that is also very brief that many impact force variables are not fully produced which in turn may make your knees significantly less vulnerable to pain and injury. Read more here!
