Getting Fit Feet – an Audio Interview

The WildeBeat is an audio journal produced and hosted by Steve Sergeant and the latest audio program features his interviewing me about foot care.
     Steve writes, “This skills program is part one of an interview with John Vonhof, the author of Fixing Your Feet. Your feet are your main means of transportation on most wilderness adventures. Some people suffer after a relatively short distance, while others have walked thousands of miles without problems. So how do you keep your feet in top working order?
     “John talks about what motivated him to write his book. He talks about how to choose and fit your shoes properly, how to tell if a shoe is going to cause you problems. And he talks about some of the foot problems you can prevent from the start.
     Click on this link to listen to the audio interview.
     Next week’s edition will feature the second part of the interview about fixing particular problems you might have with your feet.
     Steve adds, "The WildeBeat is an audio journal — like a radio news magazine — presenting news and features to help you explore the Earth’s remaining wild places. Each week, we publish a 6 – 10 minute documentary piece catered to the needs of people who enjoy wilderness recreation.
     Wildebeat shows you that you don’t need to do extreme sports to enjoy nature and being outdoors; anyone can enjoy backcountry activities, such as camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, skiing, or snowshoeing. Listen to The WildeBeat to get enthused about exploring new places, learn safe and responsible skills, and get ready to get into the wilderness!
     The program name The WildeBeat, is a conjunction of two words, and a play on a third. Wilderness, as in the places we like to go. And Beat, as in a news reporter walking his beat. Together they sound like the sometimes humorous African animal, a Wildebeest, (also sometimes spelled wildebeast) which helps impart the light and playful intent of the show.