Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 60, July 2014 | Page 39

OBSTACLE RACING Dress for Success Get your gear choice right for obstacle racing, or you run the risk of your shirt, shorts, socks or shoes actually becoming obstacles themselves. Here’s everything you need to know to make the right wardrobe choices ahead of your next obstacle race. – BY SEAN FALCONER 1. Shirts: Yes, it’s cool to get matching T-shirts with a catchy name or design for your whole team, and you’ll look terrific in the pre-race photos, but more often than not the cheapest and most readilyavailable customised shirts are cotto