A coworker was talking to me about enduring the impact forces in running for his marathon training. I honestly couldn't understand what he was talking about. We tried to relate, but were talking past each other.
So later, I tried something.
Forefoot: Raised my heels and jumped straight up a few times. Not too bad. Feels pretty springy!
Midfoot: Stood with feet flat and jumped up and landed flat, several times. Not completely awful, but not great. I prefer forefoot.
Rearfoot: Raised the toes off the floor and jumped and landed on the heels. What the heck? People land like this?! I feel bad for my coworker!
I don't know if any of the above has anything to do with actual running. I also understand that not everyone has healthy feet and the ability to land forefoot. However, I will say that it took me four years to rehab my feet, and it was totally worth it for me!
So later, I tried something.
Forefoot: Raised my heels and jumped straight up a few times. Not too bad. Feels pretty springy!
Midfoot: Stood with feet flat and jumped up and landed flat, several times. Not completely awful, but not great. I prefer forefoot.
Rearfoot: Raised the toes off the floor and jumped and landed on the heels. What the heck? People land like this?! I feel bad for my coworker!
I don't know if any of the above has anything to do with actual running. I also understand that not everyone has healthy feet and the ability to land forefoot. However, I will say that it took me four years to rehab my feet, and it was totally worth it for me!