One of the most safest parts of your foot to land on when running is the forefoot, not the heel. More specifically, a proper forefoot strike when running involves making initial ground-contact under the 5th and 4th toes, NOT the first toe. It turns out that making initial ground-contact towards the most outer-side of the forefoot during running secures better balance control at the ankle and greatly reduces bending strain and peak pressures on the foot. Read more here about the additional advantages and mechanical relevance of making initial ground-contact under the 5th toe in forefoot running. 
What Part of Your Foot Should You Land on When Running?
