Research Shows There’s No Way to Heel Strike Safely When Running

When it comes to preventing impact-related injuries, such as long bone injuries, research shows that forefoot running has the most impressive record for producing significantly better results than heel strike running. This is because forefoot running naturally engages low-impact mechanics that include reduced stride length and increased cadence, which are reversed (i.e. longer stride length and lower cadence) in heel strike running.

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