Heel strike running is the most damaging way to run because its the only running style that produces the most braking, compressive loads, torsional strain and rotational stress, and, to date, there are no evidence-based recommendations on how to heel strike safely when running.
Of significance, an eye-opening study found heel strike runners still produced the typical damaging forms of impacts when they increased their step-rate, which is a mechanical output that reduces net impact. This means when heel strike runners engaged other mechanical outputs known to lower impact, they still produce impact that exceeds tolerable levels! Read more here!
