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Preventing Injury and Losing Weight for Heavier Runners

March 23, 2018

This guide is not your usual detailed “4-Week Get Ripped Six Pack Extreme Jacked for Spring Break” plan. I am not going to sell you on a plan. I cannot say for certain that it will work for you. And I am not a doctor, nutritionist, or anything like that. If you are heavy–either lifter…
Ruck Running: The Truth About Running with a Ruck or Backpack

March 20, 2018

One of the most common misconceptions about running with a backpack or “ruck running” is that it systematically destroys your joints, impacts your spine, and causes more harm than good. There is some truth to this but it does not have to be. When done correctly and safely, though, ruck running will add substantial benefit to…
Quick and Simple Paleo Camping Tips

March 5, 2018

In this post, we break out some paleo camping tips and recipes for your next hike out. Staying away from the standard CLIF bar lunch or leftover-pizza-in-a-bag dinner can be difficult, especially when you are trying to stay paleo. First and foremost, you’ll need the right gear. Check out the tips below as well as…
The 3 Adventure Outdoor Apps You Need to Download Right Now

March 2, 2018

As much as we would all like to separate ourselves from mobile devices during a peaceful jaunt through the trails, it is becoming more a reality to rely on outdoor apps to guide us on new and exciting adventures. This applies to trail runners and hikers looking to map our their next spot or hikers…
Gear up for a Day Hike with This Checklist

March 1, 2018

Going on a day hike? We’ve put together a checklist to make sure you have the right gear going out the door. Every time we go out on a short hike, these are the bare essentials that make up our gear list. Here are a couple of guidelines to remember: Two is one, one is…
How to Choose the Right Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Shoes

February 16, 2018

Proper OCR shoes will make or break your experience in any obstacle course race, here are how to choose one and our top picks. Disclaimer: We receive compensation from the companies whose products we review. We test each product thoroughly and give high marks to only the best. Field Athlete is independently owned and the opinions…

Why I Started The FieldAthlete Blog

I’m Reid Matsu—a name I chose to keep my personal story anonymous, but the experiences and lessons here are as real as the dirt, rain, sweat, and miles behind them. After years spent in the military, on wild expeditions, battling through ultra races and marathons, and living the grind of outdoor fitness, I wanted a home for the ideas and hard-won guidance I’ve collected along the way.

FieldAthlete.com isn’t about hype or trophies. It’s a place to store the gear tips, survival tricks, tough lessons, and no-nonsense training advice that actually works—shared for anyone who pushes their limits outside the gym. This blog is my way to put the best of that journey in one place, plain and palatable, so you can skip the fluff and get straight to what makes a real difference on the trail, obstacle, or anywhere the terrain gets tough.