Toes being responsible for forward momentum?? This article has an interesting and flawed version of what barefoot running form is all about. The say: "The pad of your foot near the toes is much better at absorbing impact, but the toes are responsible for producing a lot of forward momentum." This doesn't make sense. When barefoot, toes splay out for balance and a tiny amount of shock absorption. When it's time for your foot to leave the ground - PUSHING - is NOT what you should be doing. See Mantra section, it's lift-lift-lift-lift-lift. Drive heel towards butt and drive knee fwd with an intensity proportional to your fwd lean. Easy peasey. "toes need to launch you" ?? <face palm>Read more Here
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