Should you heel strike when running? Well, here’s the thing. Heel strike runners need extra underfoot protection because they produce more impact forces than forefoot runners. Also, abnormal foot motions and postures during the touchdown and stance phases of running are typically more common in heel strikers than in forefoot runners. Its for these reasons that heel strike runners are often prescribed stability running shoes with thick cushioning. However, a long line of research is showing that such footwear are not fully effective at reducing all the stressors produced in heel strike running, whereas the body seems to be more protected from such assaults by simply adopting the forefoot running technique. Continue reading here!
