The Zenith Journal

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Tapering is a common practice among endurance athletes… why? (racing can be 'fun' when prepared for and executed well) Essentially,...

Apr 12, 20223 min read

2022 Resolution Recap- March Physically: March was really centered around the last month of training for the Gorge Waterfalls 50k on 4/3....

Apr 1, 20221 min read

You may have heard the analogy regarding an overflowing cup as a representation of stress or injury. Essentially, your ‘cup’ is your...

Mar 29, 20226 min read

One of the most common questions I receive as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength coach, and runner is: How do I know if I should stop...

Mar 17, 20224 min read

Public accountability time- February 2022 resolution check in… … keeping on track minus one week of strength training while I was out of...

Mar 6, 20221 min read

Traveling often throws off our daily/weekly schedules and can make training (more?) difficult. Here are a few considerations for training...

Mar 1, 20222 min read

"Rest" has to be the most grossly over-recommended and oversimplified advice when it comes to healing and recovering from injuries, and...

Feb 15, 20224 min read

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...

Feb 7, 20224 min read

Accountability time- January 2022 resolution check in… … so far so good! I believe in some public accountability when it comes to goals,...

Feb 4, 20221 min read