Is Forefoot Running Better for Your Feet?
Forefoot running is better for your feet than heel strike running because it was found to reduce total loading over the foot by increaing cadence.
Articles by Bretta Riches
Heel Strike Running is Bad for the Long Bones
The reason why heel striking is so bad for running is because it’s the only foot strike pattern that produces the impact forces that directly cause long bone fractures.
Forefoot Running Does Not Cause Achilles Tendon Injury
Forefoot running doesnt cause Achilles tendon injury because it actually makes more functional use of the tendon as an energy-saving spring while engaging mechanical mechanisms, like controlled pronation and reduced ground-contact time that better safeguard the tendon than heel strike running.
Are Zero Drop Running Shoes Good?
Zero drop running shoes are more than good for running! They’re actually safer than cushioned heeled running shoes because zero drop running shoes engage the mechanical features that significantly improves the function of the Achilles tendon.
Is Barefoot Running Healthier for Your Feet?
Barefoot running is healthier for the feet because it not only makes the foot’s muscles, soft tissues, nerves and blood vessels stronger, barefoot running also engages a forefoot strike and higher cadence which prevents abnormal foot motions and postures, like over-pronation.