Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2014

Keywords

Foot strike, toe running

Abstract

Compared to most other animal on the planet, humans are pathetic runners. We are not graceful like the deer nor fast like the cheetah. In fact, many have wondered why the homo sapien evolved into an upright figure since that posture is less efficient for running. Christopher McDougall, in his National Bestseller Born to Run, hypothesized that early humans were distance runners that outran their prey. Born to Run, which has been linked to the rise of the popularity of barefoot running, describes how humans do not use their Achilles tendon efficiently by striking with the heel of the foot.7, 8 In hopes of reducing rate of injuries, many runners have modified their running style so that the heel strike does not occur first or at all. Yet, as many have found out, this alteration does not always reduce injuries.

Department

Health and Human Development

Comments

Available below is the Molly Quinn-Shea's PowerPoint final presentation.

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Running--Physiological aspects; Foot--Movements

Genre/Form

student projects; term papers

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Rights Statement

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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