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Old 05-23-2018, 11:39 AM   #9
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Default Re: Simple warning for racers

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Originally Posted by S/ST J718 View Post
While staying out of the sun is a great idea and using sun screen 50 or above covering up really helps too. People always look at me weird when its 105 outside and I have on a black long sleeve shirt and black large brim hat.
Also watch what kind of shirt your wearing as a tee shirt material my only protect you with a SPF of 5 so put on some sun screen before you get dressed for the day. Also reapply as label calls for.
I had a discussion with a friend a few years ago at the track ( who was wearing a tank top, short pants and no hat) about me wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants.

He said: "aren't you hot with all that on ? "

I said yes, initially, but my body has gotten used to it.

I went on to explain to him that my skin temperature will maintain a more consistent temp due to the fact that the sun is not beating down on it making the skin hot.
My shirt will get wet from sweating, but a wet shirt keeps the skin cooler.
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