Run on the ball of foot/toes (not heels). Could someone explain what that meant?
It is found on this webpage: http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/sprints/...
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This refers to the part of your foot that touches down first.If you land first on your heel, it is harder on your joints.
If you land first on the ball of your foot, your muscles absorb some of the shock before your heel hits.
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What this means is that you never allow your heels to touch the ground at any time in your step while sprinting. You land on the ball of your feet (Joint that connects toes to actual foot) and push off with your toes. If you closely watch any wide receiver in football, they do the same, as well as short distance runners and the such. While you are sprinting, lift your feet up so that you only have the balls of your feet and toes hitting the ground, never your heels, you'll notice that you can run faster that way. This allows for shorter steps and more raw speed in your gait.Anyone know the story of Gail Devers?
This is because it would make you run faster because you're not putting as much weigh put your foot and therefore you can make another stride much quickerMore Questions & Answers...