The human body evolved to favor a forefoot- strike not a heel-strike running pattern. Our ancestors ran barefoot for thousands of years without high-technology sport shoes which were not invented until the 1970’s .
Accumulating data shows that forefoot strike running eliminates impact forces. Therefore, our barefoot running ancestors adopted a forefoot-strike as it makes running barefoot more comfortable. In contrast, our ancestors were NOT heel-strikers as landing on the heel is uncomfortable while running barefoot simply because the heel lacks padding suitable for running. Therefore, from an evolutionary perspective, forefoot running is the most accepted running model which will suit everyone.
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