The book, Fixing Your Feet by John Vonhoff with Tonya
Olson, is the ultrarunner’s definitive guide on foot care. Now in
its 7th edition, John and Tonya share details about the book’s new
upgrade and essential tips including shoe fit, sock selection, foot
care, recovery and much more.
John
brings 39 years of experience as a runner, cyclist, hiker and
medical professional and a never-ending quest to learn more about
foot care to help athletes in extreme events including, Western
States, Badwater, Transrockies, Tahoe Rim Trail and many
more.
Tonya
brings a comprehensive understanding of foot care from her
experience as a runner, as well as her training as a physical
therapist, providing her with an understanding of wound care,
physics, biomechanics and the complexity of factors that contribute
to foot care issues and injuries.
And stay tuned after the interview for our “What’s the Issue”
segment with UltraRunning Magazine editor, Amy Clark, including
details on how you could score an entry into Western States
100!
The UltraRunning Magazine Podcast brings listeners in-depth conversations with elite ultrarunners, coaches, medical professionals, race directors and more who cover any and all topics in the world of ultrarunning.