At Run Oregon, we’re all about running. But we also believe mixing in activities like cycling, yoga, and strength training is key to staying healthy and performing at our best. Personally, adding these to my routine has been a game-changer.
Tracksmith, the popular apparel company, seems to get this too. They’ve launched their Fieldhouse Collection—a range of gear designed for strength training in whatever “Fieldhouse” you call your own.
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“Fieldhouse” can mean different things. For Tracksmith, rooted in New England culture, it might bring to mind a historic, multifunctional gym like the ones in their press photos. For folks in Portland or Bend, it could be a modern weightlifting and cross-training facility.
For me, my Fieldhouse is my garage. It started during the pandemic and now includes a treadmill, stationary bike, adjustable dumbbells and barbells, a 10×10 foam mat, and various yoga gear like mats, blocks, bolsters, and straps. That’s my Fieldhouse.
These pieces fit well, no matter what your Fieldhouse looks like.
Fieldhouse Shorts
I had a funny déjà vu moment when I opened the Fieldhouse Shorts. When I started running about twelve years ago, I didn’t understand the importance of proper gear. I was running in basketball shoes, thick cotton tops, and a mix of basketball and mesh shorts. How times have changed.
I won’t be going back to mesh shorts for running anytime soon, but trying these on felt familiar. They’re perfect for comfort and support during cross-training in the weight room.
These shorts are made from 100% polyester, featuring a lightweight, durable double-layered performance mesh. They’re not the lightest of shorts out there (comparatively speaking to running shorts), but they definitely aren’t your heavy-duty basketball shorts that weight you down.
They have a 5.5-inch inseam, two external drop-in hand pockets, and an adjustable external drawstring. Basically, it’s a simple and functional design that has you in good hands on the mat.
Fieldhouse Tee and Fieldhouse Tank
The Fieldhouse T-Shirt and Tank also remind me of my early running days. They’re clearly (and I can’t stress this enough) way more functional than the thick, heavy cotton tees from the mid-2000s. They have a bit more heft than your standard technical race tops. The fabric is 85% polyester / 15% combed cotton – soft to the touch and structured enough for a gym-type feel.
I’ve been working out mostly in running tops, and while they work fine, I prefer something that fits closer to the body and feels sturdy for heavy lifts. These fit the bill nicely. Designed with Dri-Release moisture-wicking technology to help keep you cool, they are even light enough to be worn in run/lift crosstraining sessions.
Case in point – my Friday workouts. Heading into the weekend, I usually commit to a treadmill bootcamp class where three lifting chunks are interspersed between three sprinting and hillwork sections – and both have worked super well for that multifunctional workout. They are light enough and moisture controlling to handle the hard cardio bursts, while still structured enough to take on the dumbbells.
I’m loving this collection from Tracksmith. As I continue my cross-training journey—a practice we wholeheartedly encourage—these pieces are sure to get a lot of use. Highly recommended.
Tracksmith Fieldhouse Collection
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