Run Forefoot Week-in-Review
Updating you on this week’s top posts.
Articles by Bretta Riches
Running Shoes with a Thick Cushioned Heel is the Most Injurious Kind of Running Shoe
Running shoes with heel height >3″ induces postural impairments causing running to be unusually challenging.
No Incentive for Switching from Heel Strike to Midfoot Strike
Study finds no difference in impact between heel strike runners and heel strike runners who switched to midfoot strike running under shod conditions.
Barefoot Running Shoes Prevent Muscle Overuse Syndromes
Barefoot running shoes reduce foot inclination at touchdown, resulting in more favorable outcomes.
How Barefoot Style Running Shoes Prevent Injuries
Barefoot style running shoes prevent injuries only when paired with gait retraining.