A complete source of information about proper foot care for the runner, hiker, adventure racer, or any athlete. Readers will lear to be proactive in preventing foot problems through proper techniques, reactive with treatments when problems develop, and what supplies and resources are available.
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From heels to toes, products to pathology, resources to rehabilitation, this book has it all. An essential guide... -- Runner's World, July, 2000
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About the Author
An avid runner and fastpacker for more than 27 years, John Vonhof treats athletes' feet during ultramarathons and adventure races. He combines the technical training of his work as a paramedic, orthopedic technician , and emergency-room technician with his passion to help athletes with their foot problems. John has traveled world-wide to train athletes, their crews, and medical personnel about proper foot-care techniques.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Fixing Your Feet is a must for any long or ultra-distance runner, hiker, triathlete or adventure racer. Your chances of successful training and racing will be greatly improved after having read Fixing your Feet.
John Vonhof's experience, research and work on preventive maintenance and treatment for foot problems has been a real gift for athletes and others who are on their feet for long periods of time in adverse conditions. In ultra distance running and adventure racing, it is often the feet that are the first to break down. John's work has provided us with a complete manual on proper foot care. This book has made it possible for so many long and ultra-distance athletes to be able to put in the high mileage needed to be able to complete long races without being disabled due to foot problems. So many an athlete can give credit to their training and racing successes to John for his work.
John discusses in detail, the steps needed to prevent foot problems and describes in laymen's terms how to treat foot problems that do occur. His explanation on the biomechanics of the foot is very easy to understand and clearly shows how your feet are prone to certain problems. He talks of hot spots, blisters, plantar fascitis, tendonitis and other common foot problems associated with shoe, boot and sock selection and proper fitting.
With ultra-endurance sports becoming so popular, John's work filled a huge void. I highly recommend this book to any athlete who spends much time on their feet.
Don Mann
Race Director for
The BEAST of the EAST
The Mega Dose
The Odyssey Double and Triple Iron
The Expedition British Virgin Island Adventure Race
and "Race to the Pole" (9000-mile race, Ecuador to the North Pole)
Don is a retired Navy SEAL and has competed in well over 1000 endurance competitions over the past 25 years.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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No matter what your sport, if you use your feet for it, this is the book for you! John Vonhof's 3rd edition of "Fixing Your Feet" is the most comprehensive yet. All one has to do is look at the contents in the outline to know how well organized and informational it is. It's easy to find the supplies for foot care too because he has already done the research and lists the contact information.
It covers every aspect for foot care including blister prevention and treatment, types of types of socks, lubricants, shoe fit, biomechanics that can contribute to problems, foot injuries and so much more. Whether you are a runner, backpacker, adventure racer or weekend walker, this book covers it all.
Denise Jones
The Badwater Blister Queen
It covers every aspect for foot care including blister prevention and treatment, types of types of socks, lubricants, shoe fit, biomechanics that can contribute to problems, foot injuries and so much more. Whether you are a runner, backpacker, adventure racer or weekend walker, this book covers it all.
Denise Jones
The Badwater Blister Queen
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I heartily recommend you go to the library or a bookstore and find a copy of John Vonhof's fantastic book, "Fixing Your Feet." Anyone who hikes would find this book helpful. He talks about every product known to footcare, as well as techniques used by ultra trail runners, and eco-race runners, etc.
Try putting contractor grade (the cloth kind) duct tape on your heels before you hike. Other people have really good luck with vaseline on their feet before hiking or trail running. I use some stuff called Hydropel which works wonders. I bought four tubes for my PCT thruhike this year. I've had good success on my training hikes with it.
The bottom line is to remove the friction. Spenco Second Skin is another good product for this, but duct tape is a whole lot cheaper, if it works for you. Just like vaseline is a lot cheaper than Hydropel.
In "Fixing Your Feet" Vonhof talks about a gazillion different ways to tape up your feet as preventitive measures.
Also, tincture of Benzoin is used as a skin toughener. Some just use alcohol. At any rate there are two pages of products listed as skin tougheners in "Fixing Your Feet."
One last thing. Vonhof, who seems like a really nice guy based on e-mail contact I've had with him, publishes a free footcare e-zine each month. Anyone can subscribe to it, and past issues are archived. Go to;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FixingYourFeetEzine/
I hope this helps, and that you get the problems taken care of so you can enjoy your trips. And if you really want to help your feet forget the 65 pound pack!
Happy Trails!
Try putting contractor grade (the cloth kind) duct tape on your heels before you hike. Other people have really good luck with vaseline on their feet before hiking or trail running. I use some stuff called Hydropel which works wonders. I bought four tubes for my PCT thruhike this year. I've had good success on my training hikes with it.
The bottom line is to remove the friction. Spenco Second Skin is another good product for this, but duct tape is a whole lot cheaper, if it works for you. Just like vaseline is a lot cheaper than Hydropel.
In "Fixing Your Feet" Vonhof talks about a gazillion different ways to tape up your feet as preventitive measures.
Also, tincture of Benzoin is used as a skin toughener. Some just use alcohol. At any rate there are two pages of products listed as skin tougheners in "Fixing Your Feet."
One last thing. Vonhof, who seems like a really nice guy based on e-mail contact I've had with him, publishes a free footcare e-zine each month. Anyone can subscribe to it, and past issues are archived. Go to;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FixingYourFeetEzine/
I hope this helps, and that you get the problems taken care of so you can enjoy your trips. And if you really want to help your feet forget the 65 pound pack!
Happy Trails!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Full of good information
Plantar fasciitis laid me up for 6 weeks before I bought this book. I am skeptical about "cures in a book". Read more
Published 28 days ago by Scruffy
A must read for runners.
Ok. It's a book about feet. I know.
But if you run, and have ever struggled with blisters, strains, or sprains - than you have to read this book. Read more
But if you run, and have ever struggled with blisters, strains, or sprains - than you have to read this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by 9doors
Fixing Your Feet review
Found the book to contain a wealth of information with lots of links to more information and research. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rick
Geat
Arrived before expected in good shape. This was new and the latest edition. Cardboard container worked much better than paper envelope.
Published 3 months ago by Lois F. Austin
Great reference with solid guidance!
I bought this book to help trouble shoot a specific problem that happened after getting new running shoes. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Daisy
My Feet SCREAM With PRAISE!!
This book was reccomended to me by an avid back packer from TrailSpace.com. I got it because I am planning a long trek and have had some blister/boot issues in preparation. Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. Whelan
well worth the price
Even if you only get one "fix" out of this book, it's really worth the price. I learned way more than I ever imagined about my poor feet, abused by rock, ice and mountain climbing,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. R. Miske
Fixing Your Feet
Everything you always wanted to know about your feet is in this book. You can trouble shoot painful foot conditions and try home treatments and preventions before seeing a Doctor.
Published 11 months ago by Quilting Mama
Very complete listing of remedies for runners
Bought this when I was training for a 50k ultramarathon, there is more info than you will ever need for fixing your foot ailments. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jay
great
this book is a great help. it's a must buy if your feet hurt. with some TLC my feet are more happy day by day
Published 18 months ago by s sargent
Inside This Book
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The information and advice given in this book is provided to athletes to use in their efforts to resolve foot problems. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
many adventure racers, adhesive knit, replacement insoles, skin tougheners, blister care, icing techniques, lacing techniques, changing socks, tape adherents, shoe reviews, wicking socks, multiday events, blister prevention, arch brace, resilient support, adventure racing, running socks, toe blisters, heel pain, hiking socks, buddy taping, plantar fasciitis, outer sock, liner socks, black toenails Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Blister Relief, Bag Balm, Marathon des Sables, Denise Jones, Western States, Udder Balm, Endurance Run, Karen Borski, Brave Soldier, Appalachian Trail, Cathy Tibbetts-Witkes, Death Valley, Fox River, George Cole, Pacific Crest Trail, Spenco Medical Corporation, John Muir Trail, Rich Schick, Rob Langsdorf, Suzi Cope, Brick Robbins, Dutch Red Cross, Jay Hodde, Ray Zirblis, Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
The information and advice given in this book is provided to athletes to use in their efforts to resolve foot problems. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
many adventure racers, adhesive knit, replacement insoles, skin tougheners, blister care, icing techniques, lacing techniques, changing socks, tape adherents, shoe reviews, wicking socks, multiday events, blister prevention, arch brace, resilient support, adventure racing, running socks, toe blisters, heel pain, hiking socks, buddy taping, plantar fasciitis, outer sock, liner socks, black toenails Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Blister Relief, Bag Balm, Marathon des Sables, Denise Jones, Western States, Udder Balm, Endurance Run, Karen Borski, Brave Soldier, Appalachian Trail, Cathy Tibbetts-Witkes, Death Valley, Fox River, George Cole, Pacific Crest Trail, Spenco Medical Corporation, John Muir Trail, Rich Schick, Rob Langsdorf, Suzi Cope, Brick Robbins, Dutch Red Cross, Jay Hodde, Ray Zirblis, Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Lore of Running, 4th Edition by Timothy Noakes in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Long-Distance Hiking: Lessons from the Appalachian Trail by Roland Mueser on page 15, and Back Matter
- The Running Foot Doctor by Steven I. Subotnick in Back Matter
- How to Doctor Your Feet Without a Doctor by Myles J. Schneider in Back Matter
- Sports Medicine: Scientists at Work by Melvin Berger in Back Matter
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- Adventure Racing: The Ultimate Guide by Barry Siff on page 175
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