Information and Tips for Athletes

It’s that time of year again, cross country season!  The time has come to tackle those grass courses to race over hills, and through...

OLYMPIC TRIALS PART 2 : 1500m  Hayward Magic. It means something a little different to everyone that feels its invisible force. The...

We are less than a month away from one of Eugene’s favorite, historic road races (and one of my personal favorites) - the OTC Butte to...

If you are prepping for a Spring Marathon, the time to taper is just around the corner. For folks racing Boston, the race is about two...

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...

What does an episode of treatment look like at Zenith Performance and Wellness? Let’s take you inside the treatment room/gym for a brief...

Previously, we discussed the various heart rate “zones” as a way of categorizing and monitoring your training efforts. As you start to...

A Guide to the Rhythms of Running How can heart rate inform your training? There are many ways to estimate your effort level when...

Over the past few years there has been a lot of hype around “lactate threshold”’ training. Running training styles (not unlike running...

The running community is well acquainted with the historic pursuit of the sub 4 mile. It was a barrier that no runner had ever broken....

The Track Trade Offs For many of us Oregonians, late June and early July is prime time for camping, hiking, and generally exploring the...

When it comes to managing running-related injuries or enhancing performance, a one-size-fits-all approach simply won't cut it. As...

You have probably heard of elite athletes spending stints in thin mountain air at strategic times during the year to enhance their...

Did you know, running in the heat of the day can actually boost your fitness more than running in cool conditions? If you need a little...

Making the List, Checking it Twice (Then Ten More Times) The journey to Indoor USA Track Championships began with spending an inordinate...

In Parts 1-2 of the Faster Master Series, we talked about how our hearts, lungs, and body compositions change as we age, and what can be...

It is impossible to overstate how important nutrition is when it comes to training and healing. And, while PTs are educated on and can...

We Eugenians are fortunate that mild weather rarely hinders the determined athlete from pursuing outdoor exercise. However, even in...

Changes in Body Composition In Part 1 of the Faster Master Series, we talked about how our heart and lungs change overtime, and how we...

Cardiovascular Considerations in Masters Running Running can serve as a great form of exercise for athletes of any age. As a physical...