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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

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

Six Guidelines for Youth Endurance Sports Participation

Six Guidelines for Youth Endurance Sports Participation

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

The Unparalleled Advantage of a Runner-Physical Therapist Combo

The Unparalleled Advantage of a Runner-Physical Therapist Combo

The Unparalleled Advantage of a Runner-Physical Therapist Combo

When it comes to managing running-related injuries or enhancing performance, a one-size-fits-all approach simply won't cut it. As...

Jun 20, 20234 min read

High Altitude Training

High Altitude Training

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

Jennifer Randall

Jun 9, 20235 min read

Special Training Consideration Series: Heat Training

Special Training Consideration Series: Heat Training

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.

Jennifer Randall

May 29, 20236 min read

Eugene Marathon Post Race Recovery

Eugene Marathon Post Race Recovery

Eugene Marathon Weekend and Post Race Recovery

Eugene Marathon weekend is one of our favorites of the year (and quite the busy one). Below, we have some brief tips on post race...

May 3, 20233 min read

Spring Marathon Taper Tips

Spring Marathon Taper Tips

Spring Marathoners: It's Time to Embrace Your Taper

We now have some research, specific to recreational marathoners, to guide us in this process. A large 2021 study analyzed the training of...

Jennifer Randall

Apr 6, 20234 min read

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