As runners, we spend a lot of time outside. But do you apply sunscreen before you go out for every run? Even more important, do you put it on as part of your daily routine? Do you put it everywhere you need to?
Only recently have I noticed a trend away from tanning and towards skin protection. I, too, am guilty of not being as diligent as I should be. Sadly, it took a tragedy to really get it through my skin that I’m not invincible.
Skin cancer is, according to the American Cancer Society, by far the most common of all cancers. Each year in the U.S., more than 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are treated in more than 3.3 million people. Annually, there are more new cases of skin cancer than cancers of the breasts, prostate, lungs, and colon — combined.
Read more and see my picks for best sunscreens on Salty Running.
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It is so important! I keep sunscreen by the door and do try to remember to put it on before every run. Even so, I still get a lot of sun. I wonder if, even though I use “sweat proof,” it still wears off. The sun is intense here in Texas! Thanks for the reminder!
I love the idea of keeping it by the door! I need a misting station in the garage, haha.
Haha yes! I do have to step outside to hose myself down or else it just gets everywhere!
Yes! I can already tell a huge difference here in SC, when I use it and when I don’t. I got a big bottle for my face and am now applying it before every outdoor run.
Also, thanks for linking to Salty Running. I saw the melasma article, and that’s what I’m dealing with now. I know you didn’t write it, but it was a related post and I never knew so many women experienced it. I went out today and bought those products it mentioned.
Yay!!! There is SO MUCH good stuff on SR. I frequently fall down the rabbit
hole!