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Your elbows and forearms will thank you.
Opt to carry your phone only if you’re tackling a mud run that doesn’t have water obstacles.
But not even that iconic green seal will store your cell from a water dunk.
Toiletries
Bringing a change of clothes for post-race?
A towel or three and a travel bottle of shampoo.
Many events have makeshift showers where it’s possible for you to scrub down afterward.
Midcalf Capris
Only suckers wear shorts!
With a longer capri, you’ll keep your knees during the obstacles that require crawling.
Pick a snug pair so loose material doesn’t catch on obstacles, and dirt stays outta your drawers.
Bonus if the capri has a zippered pocket for you to stash more stuff.
A good pair: NBx Welded Capris, $65.NewBalance.com.
A Trash Bag
Slam-dunk your dirties in here.
Your muddy gear will be pretty heavy, so spend the extra change on a heavy-duty bag.
Good Socks
Repeat after us: “I will not wear waterlogging cotton.”
High-tech performance fabric should keep extra-muddy water from collecting in your shoes.
We love these socks (Under Armour Grippy II No-Show Socks.
Trail Sneaks
Leave your torn-up b-ball shoes at home!
Try Merrell Mix Master Glide sneakers.
$100;Merrell.com.
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