Running Analysis of Heel Strike versus Forefoot Strike (Same runner, 2 weeks apart)

Same runner, pre and post running instruction. INCORRECT, INEFFICIENT, INJURY PRONE ON LEFT: Reaching, braking, scissor kicking, heel strike on left. CORRECT, EFFICIENT, PERFORMANCE ON RIGHT: Butt kick running with forefoot strike on right.

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[jm ninezero]

anyone here because of the 'did-you-know' thing?

[Jacques Guillaumier]

Choppy? Considering you can barely write in English that is a very arrogant statement.

[Fgadfgadfgadfgadfg]

You have to take it easier, don't transition all at once.

[rdymond1]

Not a better way to run. Definitely not more efficient. There is a way to run for 6 days straight. Note the running style. search cliff young shuffle for the video, can't post the link :p

[Phuong Bui Lan]

Thanks :x

[NickNessa Lee]

Which one is faster before or after plzzz tell me.

[herointoast]

It's an ongoing debate in the running community. There is no scientific evidence of the absolute "right" way to run. It will vary from person to person. There are many different running styles that suit many different people, you really just have to listen to your body and do what is best for you. Just a warning if you plan to try forefoot strike instead, you will need to slowly introduce yourself into it to avoid excessive calf muscle strain and injury.

[herointoast]

Yes if you don't have developed calves, you will be in a lot of pain. Best to introduce yourself in small intervals. Run 2 or 3 miles like normal, then the last mile forefoot strike. Don't try to do it every day, either. every 3 days, or until your calf pain has almost subsided. Repeat 3-5 times, and then you can start increasing your miles ran with forefoot. Next try 1.5 miles, then the next week, try 2. It takes a very long time to build up the muscles you need for strictly forefoot run.

[Dinup Chandran]

Good



[Ryan David]

I was always a heel strike person when it comes to running. I've tried this method before, the forefoot strike just to see if it does any better. However, it didn't last me long when I tried to finish my 4 mile run and eventually went back to my normal self. My calves were getting sore. Is this normal because I just introduced my legs to a new form? Should I continue doing it?

[kirbsmeister2]

Forefoot strike is the natural way to run. Try sprinting with no shoes on if you want to see for yourself!

[lizi Xie]

Actually, I have run with heel strike before because of so many articles or videos all of which presents to run with the heel to forefoot. According to those articles, that way can slim my calf, and give me slim legs. But my friends warned me and gave me many video about the running. Therefore, these are also so many different points about the running forms online. I don't know how to estimate. Which posture of running actually is right?