If you haven’t already heard, May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month so it’s a great time to get screened. The American Skin Cancer Foundation is touring the country offering free skin cancer screenings. If the tour stops aren’t convenient you’re not out of luck–participating derms around the country are giving free screenings during the months of May, June and July.

I’m going to take this opportunity to be serious for a moment and remind all of you to wear sunscreen every time you play outdoor sports or workout outside. Even if you’re only going for a quick 20 minute run, you’re exposing yourself to harmful UV rays and I don’t think I have to tell you why skin cancer is scary. Be sure to choose a formula that’s waterproof or sweat-proof to ensure the protection will last for the duration of your workout and to avoid that stinging ’sunscreen in the eyes’ feeling. I like easy-to-apply Coppertone Sport Continuous Sunblock Spray SPF 30 for bodies. And Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock SPF 45 is a good choice for faces. It contains silica powder that will absorb oily residue and allow your skin to breathe instead of clogging your pores.