I received word from my publisher that the 5th edition of Fixing Your Feet will be out in January 2011. This is an exciting revision.
I added a new chapter on Barefoot and Minimalist Footwear that was fun to write. This is an evolving subject but the material I wrote will be helpful to those wondering whether this is for them. Lots of tips.
Another new chapter is providing Foot Care for Athletes. This chapter is geared for those working on medical teams at races or as crew to athletes. I came home from this year’s TransRockies six-day race and knew this was a needed chapter. It will be useful for anyone wanting to learn how to provide foot care, whether for one or 200.
I fully revised the Taping for Blisters chapter. Many of my taping techniques have changed over the years and this chapter incorporates what I have learned. Photos show how to tape. The Blisters chapter too, has been fully updated to reflect what I have learned over the past years.
Virtually every chapter has been updated. I listed to comments over the past years and have made changes based on feedback. All product information and websites have been verified and updated. There lots of new products too.
The 3rd and 4th editions had the same cover, with a main color change. The cover image here is the first look at the new cover. I keep hoping for a different photo on the cover.
I am excited with this new edition. Not many books make it to this many editions. Each revision has made it better.
My publisher has pulled down the Kindle version of FYF since it was the old 3rd edition. When the new 5th edition is released, I expect it will also be available on the Kindle. For those with smartphones or an iPad, you can get the Kindle application for your device and then read FYF on it. The world is changing.
I will keep you posted when I get an exact release date. I hope to give away a few copies through this blog. Stay tuned.
