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RLX Polo Sport Multisport Long Sleeve Top ($50) 800-875-8347; www.polo.com New Balance Drylast Short ($24) 800-253-7463; www.newbalance.com RLX Polo Lightweight Socks ($9) 800-875-8347; www.newbalance.com THE LOWDOWN: * In cool conditions, your upper body needs long-sleeve protection, but not at the expense of ventilation. Performance tops are made with a wicking fabric, meaning they'll pull moisture off your skin and transport it outward, where it can evaporate. * In transitional weather, avoid all-or-nothing clothing options. Consider shorts that wick and hug the thighs (they're warmer than baggy shorts) but leave the lower leg exposed to prevent overheating. Sporthill Invasion Top ($44)
800-622-8444; www.sporthill.com Nike Microfiber Vest ($48) 800-344-6453; www.nike.com Hind DryLite Running Tight ($40) 800-952-4463; www.hind.com Patagonia Endurance Socks ($13) 800-638-6464; www.patagonia.com THE LOWDOWN: * A quality base layer can be worn alone in milder conditions and is light, form-fitting, and moisture-wicking--the perfect undergarment when the mercury drops. * We love vests. Many offer a great ratio of warmth to weight and bulk. When it's too chilly for a base layer alone but not quite shell time, a fleece vest insulates your core while allowing heat to escape from your upper extremities. * Worried that tights can be a little too, uh, Baryshnikov? Get over it. Snug-fitting, polyester-based tights transport sweat away from your skin better than loose-fitting pants. And they'll protect your legs from the chill when you stop to heave during intervals. Pearl Izumi Microsensor headband ($15)
800-877-7080; www.pearlizumi.com Patagonia Electralight Jacket ($165) 800-638-6464; www.patagonia.com Sporthill Invasion Top ($44) 800-622-8444; www.sporthill.com Pearl Izumi Attack Pant ($65) 800-877-7080; www.pearlizumi.com Hind DryLite Glove ($20) 800-952-4463; www.hind.com Patagonia Wool Velocity Socks ($16) 800-638-6464; www.patagonia.com THE LOWDOWN: *Traditional waterproof-breathable shells work fine in full conditions, but you can easily overwhelm these garments, since they don't breathe well during high-intensity activity. Consider instead a "soft shell," which incorporates textiles that are elastic, wind- and water-resistant, light, and extremely breathable. You'll stay drier and warmer, even when the precip's flying and the temp is plummeting. *When foul weather forces you to add layers, weight and mobility can become a problem. The latest crop of shell pants are featherweight, bombproof, and cut for freedom of movement. Pull them over your tights for complete protection.
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