Deidre Johnson-Cane, a graduate of the State University of New York at Brooklyn, is a licensed physical therapist and licensed massage therapist. She has won two National Powerlifting titles and captured two World Powerlifting titles. She has had more than 20 years of strength training and is a marathon runner.Jonathan Cane, a former fitness director for the New York Police Department, earned a Master's degree in exercise physiology from Adelphi University. He has been certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. A competitive triathlete, Jonathan coaches a variety of athletes through his company, City Coach.Joe Glickman is a freelance writer and nationally ranked marathon kayaker. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times, Outside, Men's Journal, National Geographic Adventure, and many more.The author of The Kayak Companion, Joe can frequently be found competing in multisport races with Jonathan.