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

Special Training Considerations Series: Lactate Threshold Training

Discover the science behind lactate threshold training! Learn its benefits, methods, and how top athletes like Jakob Ingerbritsen optimize p

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Sep 1, 20235 min read

Chasing The Sub 4:30 Mile

Photographer: Jason Honeycutt The running community is well acquainted with the historic pursuit of the sub 4 mile. It was a barrier that...

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Aug 20, 20236 min read

USA Outdoor Track Championships Recap

Photographer: Tayler Perez Villavicencio The Track Trade Offs For many of us Oregonians, late June and early July is prime time for...

Performance Training

Jennifer Randall

Jul 19, 202310 min read

Special Training Consideration Series: High Altitude Training

Explore the science behind altitude training! Discover its benefits, mechanisms, optimal strategies, and tips to enhance performance at high

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Jun 9, 20235 min read

Training hard and racing in warm weather certainly puts extra strain on your body.

Special Training Consideration Series: Heat Training

Learn how heat training can boost fitness, improve endurance, and prepare you for warm-weather races with expert insights and strategies.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

May 29, 20236 min read

Catch More Zzzzs and Dodge Injury

You’ve heard the advice plenty of times, “get your beauty sleep” “make sure to recover”. After a long run or hard workout, we all know...

Sports PT

Jennifer Randall

Feb 21, 20234 min read

5 Daily Desk Stretches for Sedentary Jobs

We all know that prolonged sitting has negative implications for our health. However, for many, long hours in front of a computer are...

Performance Training

Jennifer Randall

Jan 20, 20233 min read

Eight Winter Training Tips

We Eugenians are fortunate that mild weather rarely hinders the determined athlete from pursuing outdoor exercise. However, even in Eugene dwindling hours of daylight, winter storms, slippery conditions, and chilly rain can throw a wrench in your outdoor exercise routine. Let’s talk about some key considerations for exercising in these winter months when both sunlight and motivation to move can be minimal.

Performance Training

Jennifer Randall

Dec 23, 20223 min read

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Myth: If my muscles aren't sore the day after a workout , I didn't train hard enough BUSTED: THAT IS FALSE! You went to the gym after...

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Dec 1, 20224 min read