Center Mass Position in Forefoot Running Prevents Energy Loss
Learn the difference between how an anterior and posterior center mass position effects energy expenditure in heel striking and forefoot running.
Articles by Bretta Riches
Forefoot Running in the Nike Frees – Bad Idea
Forefoot running in the Nike Frees might be challenging, especially for ex-heel strike runners.
Barefoot Running May Help With Extreme Bunion Pain
Standard running shoes affect plantar loading characteristics that accelerate bunion growth and later in life, leads to extreme bunion pain. Who needs that?
Avoid Staring Straight Ahead While Running
Staring straight ahead while running slows optic flow and increases visual impressions of spatial displacement which may influence fatigue.
Soleus Strain When Learning Forefoot Running
Many forefoot runners who’ve switched from heel strike running experience soleus pain. This is common and occurs because the soleus muscles are NOT used the […]