Race Day Must-Haves

Photo by: Courtesy of adidas

JACKET
Sleeves protect against scratches and are key in chilly winter races-it's likely you'll be drenched in mud or water, and that means shivers and shakes. Nix fleeces (they'll get water-logged) or hard-shell jackets that will make you overheat, and instead look for a quick-dry soft shell like Adidas' Outdoor Terrex Softshell Jacket, $150; Adidas.com. Your elbows and forearms will thank you.

Photo by: Courtesy of adidas

JACKET
Sleeves protect against scratches and are key in chilly winter races-it's likely you'll be drenched in mud or water, and that means shivers and shakes. Nix fleeces (they'll get water-logged) or hard-shell jackets that will make you overheat, and instead look for a quick-dry soft shell like Adidas' Outdoor Terrex Softshell Jacket, $150; Adidas.com. Your elbows and forearms will thank you.