The Zenith Journal

The Zenith Journal—your local go-to for active living and peak performance tips!

Performance Training

Zenith's training articles are designed to empower athletes with expert advice and actionable insights. From strength training tips to injury prevention strategies, our articles cater to runners, cyclists, and active individuals aiming to optimize performance. Discover in-depth guides on improving mobility, building endurance, and mastering recovery techniques. At Zenith, we provide the knowledge you need to excel in your fitness journey and achieve your goals with confidence

Essential Tips For Mastering Your Spring Marathon

Seven Essential Tips to Master Your Spring Marathon

Even with the best laid plans, research shows us that injuries are common when training for a marathon. Running related injuries with marathon and half training have been reported by some studies to be as high as 51%! The last thing we want is for your marathon aspirations to be dashed by injury.

Performance Training

Jennifer Randall

Jan 294 min read

Jesse Burlingham is 1 of 5 MMT's in Oregon

Unlock Peak Performance with Sports Massage at Zenith Performance and Wellness

Sports massage is a targeted therapy designed to support athletes and active individuals. Unlike a traditional relaxation massage, sports massage is focused on enhancing muscle recovery, improving flexibility, reducing pain, and optimizing performance. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, strength athlete, or someone who just loves movement, this treatment can be tailored to your unique needs, goals, and physical demands.

Performance Training

Jesse Burlingham

May 23, 20252 min read

How Sleep & Nutrition Impact Recovery and Performance for Eugene’s Active Community

In a city like Eugene, where staying active is a way of life, it's easy to get caught up in the grind of training, hiking, running, or hitting the gym

Strength Training

Jesse Klein

May 23, 20254 min read

Jesse Burlingham bring performance and recovery to Eugene

Why Should Athletes Get Regular Massage

Think of massage as maintenance for your high-performance machine. At Zenith in Eugene, Oregon, our sports massage therapy helps athletes recover faster, prevent injury, and move with power—because regular bodywork isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

Performance Training

Jesse Burlingham

May 23, 20253 min read

Strength Training for Trail Runners in Eugene

Trail running demands strength, stability, and endurance. Discover essential strength training for trail runners to boost performance and prevent injury.

Runners

James Wellington

Apr 17, 20255 min read

Eugene’s Ultimate Trail Running Guide – scenic collage of local trails, runners, and nature in TrackTown USA, Eugene, Oregon

Thriving on the Trails: A Local’s Guide to Running Strong in Eugene

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.

Runners

James Wellington

Apr 16, 20253 min read

Jenn Randall - Olympic Trials 2024 - Eugene, Oregon

The Big Q

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

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Aug 9, 20248 min read

Are you race ready for the OTC Butte to Butte?

How to Conquer Hilly Races: 5 Tips to Run Your Best Butte to Butte

Some of us LOVE hill running, and some of us would be happy to never encounter another incline. Regardless of how you feel about them, hills are great for you, and are a staple feature of the upcoming Butte to Butte 10k. Let’s break down the benefits of running hills, as well as some tips you can implement to make the most of hilly runs and races.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Jun 14, 20244 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...

Performance Training

Jesse Klein

Feb 1, 20243 min read

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