The One Piece of Advice

"Wear sunscreen.
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.
The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience... " Baz Luhrman

I'm sure we all remember this song - came out about 15 years ago. But how many of us remember sunscreen every day?

Guilty. I don't always put it on. You know, a quick 5k, why bother?

The reason why was driven home a few days ago: took care of a healthy triathlete, late 50's, who had a malignant melanoma that had spread to the brain. The first sign? A seizure because of the masses in the brain - note the plural.

The treatment for this patient? Palliative at best.

Worst part? It's preventable.

And we are all at risk from our outdoor life and activities.

(If you want a graphic image on this, look at my finish-line pic from Kona. I am still branded on my right thigh - 5 months out.)

Make it a daily habit. Put on extra before training, reapply often. Make it a habit like your RoadID and pre-workout nutrition.

Your family will thank you.

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