Med Tent: Runners, Protect Your Skin!
- By Jordan Metzl, M.D.
- Published Nov. 21, 2012
- Updated Feb. 1, 2013 at 9:03 AM UTC
In this video Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses an often overlooked issue amongst endurance athletes: skin protection. Learn how the sun affects runners, cyclists and triathletes and what steps to take in order to keep your skin healthy and prevent skin cancer.
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FILED UNDER: Injury Prevention / Video TAGS: Med Tent / skin cancer / skin care / sunblock
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