The Zenith Journal

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

Youth Training

Zenith’s youth training articles provide expert insights to help young athletes reach their full potential safely and effectively. We cover essential topics like building strength, improving mobility, and preventing injuries, all tailored to the needs of developing athletes. Learn about age-appropriate training techniques, sports-specific guidance, and recovery strategies. At Zenith, we’re passionate about empowering the next generation of athletes to perform their best and stay healthy.

Seven Questions to Guide Your Cross Country Spike Selection

Cross country season is here! Tackle grass, hills, and mud with the right shoes. Learn from Run Hub Northwest's Jack Matherly on XC spikes!

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Sep 16, 20246 min read

Jenn Randall - Olympic Trials 2024 - Eugene, Oregon

The Big Q

Just like it takes hours of practice day in and day out to keep my body fit, the mind requires similar training.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Aug 9, 20248 min read

The Final Spot

Sure enough, come 12pm I was woken up by shouts of “YOU GOT IN!!” “YOU’RE GOING TO THE OLYMPIC TRIALS!” I had snagged spot 30 out of 30.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Jul 18, 20247 min read

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

Youth Training

Jennifer Randall

Aug 27, 20235 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

7 Tips for backpacks/bags to save your child back pain.

(Written and photos by: Dr. Jenn Randall, DPT, OCS, CMPT) It’s back to school time, which means backpacks are back. Time and again when I...

Youth Training

Jesse Klein

Sep 15, 20222 min read

Recovery Sessions: for that "it's not bad enough" stuff.

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

Performance Training

Jesse Klein

Nov 15, 20212 min read