Seven Questions to Guide Your Cross Country Spike Selection
It’s that time of year again, cross country season! The time has come to tackle those grass courses to race over hills, and through...
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Jennifer Randall
Aug 97 min read
The Big Q
OLYMPIC TRIALS PART 2 : 1500m Hayward Magic. It means something a little different to everyone that feels its invisible force. The...
Jennifer Randall
Jul 187 min read
The Final Spot
My First Experience at the Olympic Trials 5000m (Trails Recap Part 1) There’s nothing like coming to terms with the possibility of not...
Jennifer Randall
Jun 144 min read
How to Conquer Hilly Races: 5 Tips to Run Your Best Butte to Butte
We are less than a month away from one of Eugene’s favorite, historic road races (and one of my personal favorites) - the OTC Butte to...
Jennifer Randall
Jun 65 min read
ARTHRITIS MYTHS PART 2: Does Running CAUSE Arthritis?
In the previous post, we talked about how some folks with mild arthritis are able to manage their symptoms and still pursue their desired...
Jennifer Randall
Apr 164 min read
Arthritis Myths: Changing the Conversation about Arthritis and Exercise
Let's change the conversation about arthritis and exercise. You’ve heard the chatter about arthritis. “I can’t do ___ ever again because...
Mariel Hammond
Apr 124 min read
ACL Rehab Case Series - Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of the ACL Rehabilitation Case Series! In today’s post we are going to cover pieces of Emmett’s journey from week 2...
Jennifer Randall
Apr 16 min read
Maximize Your Taper: Tips for Spring Marathoners
If you are prepping for a Spring Marathon, the time to taper is just around the corner. For folks racing Boston, the race is about two...
Tyler Tanaka
Mar 124 min read
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Throwers
TOS in overhead athletes When boiled down to its core, rotational movements of throwing, striking, and even change of direction are very...
Mariel Hammond
Feb 225 min read
ACL Rehab Case Series - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the ACL Rehabilitation Case Series! In today’s post we are going to cover Emmett’s journey from week 1...
Tyler Tanaka
Feb 93 min read
Keys to Hip Mobility
The hip joint is one of the most mobile joints in the body. Healthy hips are vital for athletic performance in all sports, and it is the...
Jesse Klein
Feb 13 min read
Why 92% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail, and how Zenith can help you join the 8% who change their lives.
Lots of people- including PTs- have mixed opinions on New Year's Resolutions (NYRs). It’s easy to be cynical about NYRs and quip about...
Mariel Hammond
Jan 92 min read
Blood Flow Restriction Training
What is it blood flow restriction training? Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) is a modality that is used while strength training...
Mariel Hammond
Jan 93 min read
ACL Rehab Case Study - Part 1
Who: Emmett Andrews, 18 year old Senior at South Eugene High School Sport: Ultimate Frisbee Injury: Non contact full ACL tear of left...
Jennifer Randall
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Why Should Runners Jump? Plyometric Training
Land. CLOMP. Lift. CLOMP. Reach. Land CLOMP. As a runner you are familiar with this rhythm as your feet land one step after another in a...
Jennifer Randall
Nov 16, 20235 min read
Treatment Recap: Runner with Knee Pain
What does an episode of treatment look like at Zenith Performance and Wellness? Let’s take you inside the treatment room/gym for a brief...
Jennifer Randall
Oct 13, 20235 min read
Runner’s Hearts Part 2: Heart Rate Training Demystified
Previously, we discussed the various heart rate “zones” as a way of categorizing and monitoring your training efforts. As you start to...
Jennifer Randall
Sep 30, 20235 min read
Runners Hearts Part 1: Heart Rate Zones Unveiled
A Guide to the Rhythms of Running How can heart rate inform your training? There are many ways to estimate your effort level when...
Jennifer Randall
Sep 1, 20234 min read
SPECIAL TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS SERIES: Lactate Threshold Training
Over the past few years there has been a lot of hype around “lactate threshold”’ training. Running training styles (not unlike running...
Jennifer Randall
Aug 27, 20235 min read
Six Guidelines for Youth Endurance Sports Participation
In the United States, running is the second most popular athletic activity amongst girls and boys 12-15 years old. As a youth running...
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