Tips on how to run with a forefoot strike.
Minimalist running shoes and especially barefoot running adds more natural stimulus for enhanced neuromuscular and reflexive responses in the knee-joint, resulting in a faster acquisition and greater improvements of more functional, stable mechanics of the knee that may reduce energy costs.
One sure way to weaponize your forefoot running mechanics is to lean slightly forward because it may help you sustain faster running speeds more economically, and safely!
Thick cushioned running shoes with stability support may increase the risk of injuries because they may actually force the feet into extreme positions (hyperpronation) which may cause the ankles to work harder in keeping foot-steps steadied through the touchdown and stance phases of running. This increased mechanical work at the ankles may spill over onto multiple sites of the leg, like the shins and knees and may be a net contributor to many common running-related injuries, such as ankle sprains, shin splints and runner’s knee.
Landing lower on your forefoot coupled with letting your heel drop down to the ground after touchdown was found to be essential in preventing impact pressure loads from crashing into the shin during forefoot running and may therefore, help reduce the risk of shin injury.
Find out why forefoot runners naturally land on the lateral forefoot first and not under the big toe.
Not only can running barefoot on concrete help you develop strong, higher-level withdrawal reflexes in the feet and stronger joint position sense while improving your forefoot strike landing precision, running barefoot on concrete also transforms your feet into better energy-saving springs that are more efficient for when you run in shoes.
Running barefoot on soft surfaces may cause you to land harder.
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