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Zenith Performance and Wellness is dedicated to helping Eugene's runners achieve peak performance and recover faster. With expert physical therapy and massage therapy tailored specifically for runners, we address common issues like overuse injuries, muscle imbalances, and mobility challenges. Our team, including Master Myoskeletal Therapist Jesse Burlingham, uses advanced techniques to improve endurance, prevent injuries, and optimize running form. Whether you're training for the Eugene Marathon

Keys to Hip Mobility

Keys to Hip Mobility

Keys to Hip Mobility

Strong and mobile hips boost performance! Learn how proper hip function improves range, prevents pain, and enhances athletic movement.

Feb 9, 20243 min read

Why Should Runners Jump? Plyometric Training

Why Should Runners Jump? Plyometric Training

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

Dec 7, 20234 min read

Treatment Recap: Runner with Knee Pain

Treatment Recap: Runner with Knee Pain

Treatment Recap: Runner with Knee Pain

Discover a high school runner’s recovery journey at Zenith Performance and Wellness. From pain to peak performance, see how targeted PT help

Jennifer Randall

Nov 16, 20235 min read

Heart Rate Training

Heart Rate Training

Runner’s Hearts Part 2: Heart Rate Training Demystified

Understand the limitations of heart rate training and uncover factors that influence HR variations to optimize your running performance.

Jennifer Randall

Oct 13, 20235 min read

Heart Rate Zones

Heart Rate Zones

Runners Hearts Part 1: Heart Rate Zones Unveiled

Learn how heart rate zones monitoring can enhance training, guide effort levels, and improve performance with this comprehensive...

Jennifer Randall

Sep 30, 20235 min read

Special Training Considerations Series: Lactate Threshold Training

Special Training Considerations Series: Lactate Threshold Training

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

Jennifer Randall

Sep 1, 20235 min read

A group of youth runners along Amazon Parkway trail

A group of youth runners along Amazon Parkway trail

Six Guidelines for Youth Endurance Sports Participation

Learn key Guidelines for Youth Endurance Sports! Prioritize injury prevention, healthy development, & lifelong passion for running and fitne

Jennifer Randall

Aug 27, 20235 min read

Chasing The Sub 4:30 Mile

Chasing The Sub 4:30 Mile

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...

Jennifer Randall

Aug 20, 20236 min read

USA Outdoor Track Championships Recap

USA Outdoor Track Championships Recap

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

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