The Zenith Journal

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

Runners

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

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

The Faster Master: Part 2 - Changes in Body Composition

Discover the impact of aging on body composition, the implications for the masters runner, and what you can do about it.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Dec 20, 20225 min read

The Faster Master : Part 1

A runner in his late sixties who started working with us for wellness physical therapy to address chronic knee pain, has exemplified how...

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Dec 5, 20225 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

Stride it Out!

What Are Strides? In essence, a stride is a short, typically 50 to 100 meter long acceleration in which you are gradually increasing your...

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Nov 23, 20223 min read

The Off Season - Time to Rest, Recharge, Rehab, and Rebuild

“The Off Season” Time to Reset, Recharge, Rehab and Rebuild

You’ve raced your target marathon. All those months of training hard have paid off, but now the excitement is over, your body is tired,...

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Nov 13, 20223 min read

Cross Training: How You Can Benefit From Switching Up Your Routine

Unlock the power of cross training with Zenith! Discover its benefits, enhance fitness, prevent injuries, and thrive in your journey!

Performance Training

Jennifer Randall

Oct 20, 20224 min read

Get Marathon Ready!

Seven marathon training tips: set a schedule, build a base, warm up, strength train, focus on mobility, recover well, and listen to the body

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Oct 4, 20223 min read

Running barefoot and utilizing foot muscles

UNLOCK THE POWER OF THE FEET : why you should start putting your foot muscles to work

Strengthening your feet is just as important as choosing the right shoes for running. Weak foot muscles can lead to injuries like ankle sprains and ACL issues. Research shows that foot prehab exercises improve stability, running efficiency, and reduce injury risk. At Zenith Performance and Wellness, we help you build foot strength for better mobility, recovery, and long-term performance.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Sep 23, 20225 min read

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