Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

There are a few things that I can not train without on the bike, especially during Ironman training. Spending at least 7 hours (total) outside each weekend, sweating and training my body on the bike and running, means that I get a lot of sun exposure.  Now I have to thank my dad for my naturally dark skin, unlike my mom and my brother who are a bit on the pale side (thanks Dad!). However, even though I do not burn very easily, I never take advantage of my time in the sun and I always put on some type of sunscreen to protect my skin from UVA and UVB rays.  SUNSCREEN INFO  (specifically UVB and UVA, not discussing UVC)  UVB (B for burning) rays cause sunburns and cancer. UVB rays damage the skin's more superficial epidermal layers. UVA (A for aging) rays increase skin aging, suppression of immune system and can cause skin damage. UVA contributes to and may even initiate the development of skin cancers.  The American Cancer Society recommends...