The Truth About Footstrikes: Stop Trying to Fix Your Form

2026-02-05

The Truth About Footstrikes: Stop Trying to Fix Your Form Are you landing on your heel or your forefoot? For years, experts have claimed that heel striking is the enemy of efficiency and the root cause of injury. but the science suggests otherwise. In this episode, we break down the great "footstrike debate" and why 94% of runners naturally land on their heels—and why that’s probably okay. We discuss the "Injury Redistribution Hypothesis" (why changing your form doesn't eliminate stress, but just moves it from your knees to your Achilles), why carbon-plated shoes won't fix your biomechanics, and the "Cushioning Paradox" of maximalist shoes. Plus, if you do need to change your style to combat chronic injuries, we cover the 10-...

The Truth About Footstrikes: Stop Trying to Fix Your Form

Are you landing on your heel or your forefoot? For years, experts have claimed that heel striking is the enemy of efficiency and the root cause of injury. but the science suggests otherwise. In this episode, we break down the great "footstrike debate" and why 94% of runners naturally land on their heels—and why that’s probably okay.

We discuss the "Injury Redistribution Hypothesis" (why changing your form doesn't eliminate stress, but just moves it from your knees to your Achilles), why carbon-plated shoes won't fix your biomechanics, and the "Cushioning Paradox" of maximalist shoes. Plus, if you do need to change your style to combat chronic injuries, we cover the 10-step protocol to do it safely.

Read the full article here:

https://www.sundried.com/blogs/training-evolved/stop-running-injuries

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