![]() ![]() This may be because heel striking has been found to be more energy-efficient at slow to medium speeds. This is true regardless of elite or recreational status, with at least 70 percent hitting the ground first at the heel. The majority of distance runners are heel strikers. Those whose feet first make contact with the ground at the front part of the foot (forefoot) are known as forefoot strikers. (Whether midfoot strikers exist is a matter of debate most researchers contend that there’s always a bias toward one end of the foot at landing). Those whose front and rear part of the feet land at the same time are known as midfoot strikers. ![]() Those whose feet first make contact with the ground at the rear part (heel) are known as heel strikers. The three main types of foot strikes are heel, midfoot, and forefoot. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play The ways you land ![]()
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