Is Heel Strike Running Bad for the Hamstings?

Is Heel Strike Running Bad for the Hamstings?

The hamstrings are more vulnerable to pain and injury in heel strike running on account of greater stretch force on the hamstrings as a result of over-stride mechanics and a higher collisional force generated at heel strike. This force is transmitted to the hamstrings while the hamstrings are in an over-stretched state. In contrast, hamstring injury is less of an issue in forefoot running because a smaller over-stride angle results at touchdown which perfectly prevents the hamstrings from stretching beyond their maximum tolerable limit. Read more here!