RANKED: The world's 20 strongest militaries. Despite budget cuts and a reduction in size, the US has maintained its position as the world's strongest military, according to a report on globalization from Credit Suisse. While the US is still far and away the world's top military superpower, Russia and China are its closest rivals. Canada, however, is the weakest of the twenty countries on the list. Credit Suisse acknowledged the difficulties of determining comparative military strength in its report.
Running Form Mistake #1: Heel Striking. Heel striking is when your feet are landing in front of your hips, so your heel is hitting the ground first. Ideally, you want to land mid-foot, or on the ball of foot. Heel striking, which is fairly common among runners, can lead to injuries such as shin splints and joint pain.
The plantar fascia connects the front of the foot to the heel; this thin ligament supports the arch and enables mobility. Occasionally, this ligament is overused and/or over-stretched and develops minute tears. Repeated use of the damaged ligament results in inflammation and then plantar fasciitis can occur. A sharp, stabbing pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel may be the initial complaint and it can occur suddenly. Plantar fasciitis is a very common orthopedic complaint and is often referred to as runnerâs heel.