Does Sunscreen Make you Faster?

Sunscreen doesn’t actually make you faster, but it can save your life. The benefits of using a broad spectrum sunscreen to protect one’s skin from developing UV-related cancers is well known. Also, who wants to look like a fossilized raisin? For good protection, make sure to choose a sunscreen with at least 30 SPF, though most dermatologists recommend 50 SPF for safety. Apply liberally and take some with you to reapply if your event is longer than a two hours. Here's some more lotion for thought. There is evidence that sunscreen lowers body temperature and, since heat is an endurance athlete’s biggest enemy, maybe using sunscreen can make you faster!