Impact forces feet can receive without get injured

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The discussion centers on the impact forces that human feet can withstand during running, specifically focusing on the limits of force measured in Newtons. A 70 kg person experiences a calculated force of 1372 N when running with a linear acceleration of 2G. The inquiry seeks to determine whether this level of force over a duration of 10 minutes is safe or likely to cause injury. While there is no straightforward answer, existing research suggests that various factors influence injury risk related to foot strike mechanics. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for assessing the potential for injury during running activities.
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Hi guys,

I have been searching for references that could tell what are the average limits of impact (in Newtons per example) of running activity into human´s feet (material = bone).
Basically the question I am trying to answer is per example to understand how much of linear acceleration impact into a 70 Kg weight person´s feet during a certain amount of time is something good or not...

Assumption formula: F = m * a
// where :
m = 70 Kg
a = 2 * G = 2 * 9.8 = 19.6

F = 70 x (19.6)
F = 1372 N (so, suppose this Force is being applied to the feet during 10 minutes of running. Is this something good or will cause injuries to the person? Any clue?

Thanks a lot !

tjvv
 
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