The effects of foot strike on running economy in distance runners: a narrative review
Robin Nichols, Courtney Germano, Morgan Burke, Kayley Nolan, Kim Youngs-Grand & Joe Girard Physical Therapy Reviews 14 Jul 2016
Joint stiffness and running economy during imposed forefoot strike before and after a long run in rearfoot strike runners
Daniel A. Melcher, Max R. Paquette, Brian K. Schilling & Richard J. Bloomer Journal of Sports Sciences; 09 Dec 2016
Generally speaking it is always best to let the body choose it´s own mechanical pathway, Generally speaking it will be the most efficient for the given activity . Probably not 1st time but after a period of practice/or doing
Habitual foot strike pattern does not affect simulated Triceps Surae muscle metabolic energy consumption during running.
Swinnen W et al J Exp Biol. 2019 Nov 8