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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!

Jennifer Randall
Sep 16, 20246 min read
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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.

Jennifer Randall
Aug 9, 20248 min read
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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.

Jennifer Randall
Jul 18, 20247 min read
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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
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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...

Jennifer Randall
Feb 21, 20234 min read
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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...

Jesse Klein
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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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.

Jesse Klein
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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ACL Tears- Soccer Players’ Nemesis
: how does it happen, can it be prevented, and how to best do so? ACL tears are an unfortunately common injury for athletes, especially...

Jesse Klein
Mar 22, 20213 min read
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Strength Training for Youth
MYTH: Strength Training For Children Stunts Growth MYTH: Strength Training in Youth Causes Injuries MYTH: Strength Training for Kids...

Jesse Klein
Mar 19, 20215 min read
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