In addition to being better for injury preventing than heel strike running, forefoot running is always faster because its more efficient on many levels. For one, optimal running economy starts with enabling the Achilles tendon to function as an energy-saving spring to cut down on costly muscular efforts. Forefoot running is the only running style that enhances spring loading in the Achilles, and that those increases in spring energy was found to enhance running economy than heel strike running. Read more here!
