The Zenith Journal

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.

Some of us LOVE hill running, and some of us would be happy to never encounter another incline. Regardless of how you feel about them, hills are great for you, and are a staple feature of the upcoming Butte to Butte 10k. Let’s break down the benefits of running hills, as well as some tips you can implement to make the most of hilly runs and races.

Fortunately, there has been extensive research into this question, and the results are promising. A research study of over 600 marathon runners found that there was not an increased risk of osteoarthritis amongst runners vs non runners, and factors such as age, family history, and an individuals’ surgical history played a much greater role

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...

Discover a high school runner’s recovery journey at Zenith Performance and Wellness. From pain to peak performance, see how targeted PT help

Understand the limitations of heart rate training and uncover factors that influence HR variations to optimize your running performance.

Learn how heart rate zones monitoring can enhance training, guide effort levels, and improve performance with this comprehensive...

Discover the science behind lactate threshold training! Learn its benefits, methods, and how top athletes like Jakob Ingerbritsen optimize p

Photographer: Tayler Perez Villavicencio The Track Trade Offs For many of us Oregonians, late June and early July is prime time for...