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.

Four options of strength training classes to choose from at Zenith in Eugene

Find Your Best Strength Training Fit in Eugene

Looking for the perfect strength training fit in Eugene? Whether you want high-energy classes, personalized small group sessions, or rehab-informed coaching, Zenith Performance and Wellness has an option for you. Led by certified coaches and supported by Doctors of Physical Therapy, our strength offerings are designed to meet you where you are—and take you where you want to go.

Strength Training

James Wellington

Jun 303 min read

Why I Created the Runner’s Strength & Mobility Classes

Discover the inspiration behind Zenith’s Runner’s Strength & Mobility classes — a program built to fill the gaps most runners ignore. Learn how intentional strength, mobility, and injury prevention work can transform the way you move, train, and recover.

Runners

Jennifer Randall

Jun 63 min read

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

A group of youth runners along Amazon Parkway trail

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