Is it heel to toe or something like that?
2007-08-12 08:32:32 · 6 answers · asked by kylem1993 1 in Sports ➔ Running
Heel first...LOL
2007-08-12 08:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how fast you are running. If you are running distance then the foot should strike the ground slightly heel first, but it feels more like a flat footed landing. The feet are coming rearward and the same speed you are moving forward. The foot paws the ground, and you roll off of the front of the foot. Running is a pushing, not a pulling motion. If you are sprinting then contact the ground with the balls of your feet, the heel does not contact the ground.
2007-08-12 15:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Correct, most runners land on their heel and roll off the ball of their foot.
However, if you are a very good, experienced runner with strong calves (and strong legs in general) you should be able to run on the balls of your feet. You land on the ball and roll off it, just as you do if your heel strikes the ground first.
If you are just starting though, do heel to toe running, so you don't injure yourself.
2007-08-12 16:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pace will determine how far up on the balls of your feet you land. Your feet should plant directly underneath your center of gravity. So if you are running in a completely upright posture, as one normally would be, you should be able to draw a straight, vertical line from you shoulders to the ball of your foot when it lands.
When running at slower paces, i.e. longer distances, you will land almost flatfooted, but will really be very slightly on the balls of your feet.
Many people run by planting their heels and rolling over their foot. To do this, your heel has to plant in front of you. When it does, your own foot acts as a brake on your momentum and slows you down, as well as puts added stress on your knees and back.
2007-08-14 00:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by coolrockboy380 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are correct. However, no matter how your feet contact the ground, you are better off running silently such that your footfalls are soft. Protect your feet.
2007-08-12 16:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you're speed walking you never want to land on your heal when you're running.
regular running is more on the ball of your foot first.
2007-08-12 15:39:33 · answer #6 · answered by Punkerjim 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋