Information and Tips for Athletes

We are less than a month away from one of Eugene’s favorite, historic road races (and one of my personal favorites) - the OTC Butte to...

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...

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...

The running community is well acquainted with the historic pursuit of the sub 4 mile. It was a barrier that no runner had ever broken....

The Track Trade Offs For many of us Oregonians, late June and early July is prime time for camping, hiking, and generally exploring the...

You have probably heard of elite athletes spending stints in thin mountain air at strategic times during the year to enhance their...

Did you know, running in the heat of the day can actually boost your fitness more than running in cool conditions? If you need a little...

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...

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

We Eugenians are fortunate that mild weather rarely hinders the determined athlete from pursuing outdoor exercise. However, even in...

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...

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,...

You know how sometimes a pot or pan isn’t that dirty so you use it a second (or third) time without washing it… and you just cook the...

Bad and lazy advice! Every week, I work with someone who was told by a medical or rehab professional that they should simply “stop...

Sometimes, we have areas of tightness or discomfort that don't seem 'bad enough' to warrant healthcare or rehab yet; but are getting in...

Strength training is a proven way to improve running economy (feel better), improve performance (do better) and decrease risk of Injury...

: how does it happen, can it be prevented, and how to best do so? ACL tears are an unfortunately common injury for athletes, especially...

As stated in the previous article, running- while great for your overall health and a viable option for most people, does tend to lead to...

Welcome to Zenith Performance and Wellness. A company dedicated to helping people of all ages and abilities perform and live better....