Efficient Running (Read 283 times)

http://www.runblogger.com/2013/05/is-heel-striking-evil-more-evidence.html

 

Above is a link to a recent blog on the different types of heel strike.

 

 

Thanks, that's a good article and I like how it talks about all the various footstrikes, even among so-called forefoot strikers. And it kind of reinforces my question on the "study" in my OP. How can they say that heel striking for most of us is the most efficient? I do, however, understand the importance of noting that some people naturally heel strike (without overstirding). Although I do wonder why? Is this, as some say, a result of us using shoes? But then again if you think about it, that doesn't make sense, unless heel strikes are actually more efficient for us in general. For now I'm just going to have to look at more videos and think about it during my runs, it's really confusing. But at least I don't have to feel stupid, since there are so many studies out there and it seems they all got it wrong too.

maybe we should just go out and run in whatever way feels right to us, as individuals, and not spend so much time worrying about how others think we should run. Seems there is plenty of evidence for both sides which leads me to believe this isn't a one size fits all issue. Personally, I think the shoe companies and the minimalist groups are in this for the money, not that there's anything worng with making a buck. I will now go back to being a voyeur on this site...