John loves life and loves helping people. In all he does, he strives to make a difference in the lives of others and in the programs and projects he touches. His small press, Footwork Publications, was founded on the premise of the need for unique resources, especially for niche markets, that help people and make a difference in their lives.
These keywords describe John Vonhof. They are individually and collectively important to him as he lives his life. Those who know him have seen these in action as he has taought, helped others, and in his writing and speaking – he lives and writes to make difference.
Diversity in speaking and writing has shaped John. He has written for the Chistian and secular markets, has self-published and been published by mainstream publishers, and has successfully written on such diverse topics as feet, writing, special needs children, and church life. His ability to "feel" the value of an idea and turn it into a workable product encourages him to help others with their writing ideas.
Understand how anatomy, biomechanics, footwear, and environmental stressors interact to prevent pain before it starts—or escalate—keeping your feet ready for any distance
Dive into evidence-based strategies—shoe fit, sock selection, blister prevention (including the groundbreaking “shear” paradigm), taping, and self-care—to help you stay strong mile after mile
Get step-by-step guidance on addressing common issues—blisters, toenail damage, sprains, skin disorders, tendon and heel problems—complete with photos, diagrams, and clinical tips
Whether you're running solo or supporting a crew in multi-day races, learn to customize care kits, manage recovery, and scale solutions for both personal and team-based foot care needs
Get expert advice on the best footwear, insoles, socks, lubricants, tapes, and tools—tested over decades by ultrarunners, hikers, and adventure racers.
Learn from real-world case studies and tips shared by endurance athletes, medical volunteers, and race directors from events like the Badwater Ultramarathon and multi-day treks.
John has provided footcare at the Six-Days in the Dome races, the 10-day Decaman ironman distance races, two Six-Day Amazon jungle Marathons, three multi-day Primal Quest Adventure Races, the seven-day Costa Rica Coastal Challenge the seven-day Racing the Planet Chile, the seven-day BC Canada’s Raid the North Extreme Adventure Race, two multi-day Gold Rush Adventure Races, the seven-day TransRockies Race, more than 15 135-mile Badwater races in Death Valley, more than 20 Western States 100-mile Endurance Runs, the Tahoe Rim 100 Mile Races, the AVON Walk, the Susan G. Koman Walk, and more.
Learn how emergency visits unfold—from triage and testing to diagnosis and discharge—to help you anticipate each step and stay empowered in your child’s care.
Discover effective strategies to communicate with medical staff, ask the right questions, and ensure your child receives appropriate attention and care.
Explore the most frequent reasons children visit ERs—like fever, injuries, breathing distress—and what actions you should (and shouldn’t) take before arriving
Get exclusive access to Dr. Vonhof’s process for preparing his emergency guidance—how he vets procedures, liaises with ER teams, and tests practical advice in real-world scenarios.
