TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — In this week’s episode of Run for Fun, we focus on keeping our skin safe from the sun as the days get longer, and the sun’s rays get more direct.
Leigh Spann discusses why the direct sun rays impact your skin more than during the winter months. She also explains how you can use the length of a shadow to determine how strong those rays are and how quickly skin damage can occur.
Keara McGraw joins the show for this topic. She is a running coach, works for the Gasparilla Distance Classic, and is an advocate for getting skin checks.
Coach Maria discusses some ways to stay sun-safe without getting too hot or getting sunscreen in your eyes. There are some tricks that can help.
Skin damage, especially in southern areas like Florida, can happen quickly. It’s important to protect yourself from skin cancer and melanoma.
For more ways to enjoy running and walking, be sure to watch or listen to previous episodes of Run for Fun.
