John Vonhof

John Vonhof is the author of Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatment for Athletes (Wilderness Press, 4th edition May 2006). As an ultrarunner, marathoner, and backpacker, he has pushed his feet to the extreme, learned about good foot care, interviewed hundreds of athletes, and patched thousands of feet at sporting events. He has traveled worldwide to teach medical personnel how to patch feet in events like the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, the Primal Quest Adventure Race, the Avon Walk, and similar events. John works for an Emergency Medical Services Agency, has experience as a paramedic and orthopedic technician in pre-hospital and emergency room settings, and resides in Central California.