The Zenith Journal

Eugene’s trails offer more than scenic views — they’re the perfect playground to build strength, endurance, and confidence. In this guide, we highlight top local routes, trail running tips, and strength training strategies to help you stay injury-free and perform your best on every run.

Just like it takes hours of practice day in and day out to keep my body fit, the mind requires similar training.

Fortunately, there has been extensive research into this question, and the results are promising. A research study of over 600 marathon runners found that there was not an increased risk of osteoarthritis amongst runners vs non runners, and factors such as age, family history, and an individuals’ surgical history played a much greater role

Physical Therapists are able to recognize when arthritis is probable in a joint based on the information you give us about your symptoms and when you experience them, in combination with an examination, where we assess how you are moving. We also look at how the joint in question is moving.

Take a look at your work set up. Do you find yourself hunching down to look at your screen or lifting your shoulders up towards your ears when using your keyboard? If so, it's time to adjust your setup. This may entail raising your monitor so that your eyes are level with the top third of the screen, or getting a detached keyboard so that your wrists sit in a neutral position and your elbows are bent at a comfortable 90 degrees.

Nutrition is key for aging athletes. Learn how protein, hydration, omega-3s, and more can support muscle, bone, and overall health.