Legs Hurt While Running? Here’s How Forefoot Running Helps!

Legs hurt while running? Try running with a forefoot strike, instead of a heel strike as shown above. Making initial ground-contact on the forefoot should involve pointing the forefoot down (plantarflexion) toward the ground upon and at touchdown because doing so is a small but vital mechanical action that gives you a safer bond with the ground, helping clear away high impact stress on the lower leg. Also, the combined effects of ankle plantarflexion and forefoot striking at touchdown during running can dramatically help bring down intramuscular pressure of the lower leg and may work best for preventing and fully resolving chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Read more here!