Running Without Shoes Why Consider Foot Strike?
There are three major classification of how a runner's foot strikes the ground: Heel Striking Heel lands first, then the forefoot comes down (heel-toe running) Midfoot Striking Heel and ball of the foot land simultaneously Forefoot Striking Ball of the foot lands first (usually below the 4th and 5th metatarsals) before the heel comes down (toe-heel-toe running "Approximately 75% of habitually shod runners all over the world heel strike (Hasegawa et al., 2007)." Running injuries Studies suggest that at least 30% of runners get injured every year, and many of these injuries stem from problems that arise in the foot or lower leg (va Gent et al., 2007). Bere Foot for Long Running The bare foot may be well suited for running long distance without requiring modern, heavily cushioned, high-heeled running shoes. Running Shoes vs. Bare Foot Most runners who wear standard running shoes usually heel strike, but our research suggests that most barefoot or minima...