Heels let us stand upright and walk on two feet. We use them to decelerate movement and stay stable. That’s great when you need to slow down, run downhill, or change direction. But that’s different than accelerating or maintaining speed. Heel striking is tough on the body, but so is life. The good news is that if your feet, ankles, and lower legs are strong enough, you can handle it. When you need to decelerate, use your heels. When you need to create force, use your forefoot. Want to build stro