Get ready for the weather!

Hi all. With all the rain pouring down lately, we thought it might be a good idea to talk about what kind of weather to expect for the walk. A good place to start is taking a peek at last year's weather summary for June. The following climate information is from the National Weather Service for Sacramento:

• The highest recorded temperature in June was on  June 27th at 106*F (degrees Fahrenheit). So, as we get closer to July, the heat is definitely going to get more intense. Count us lucky that our walk is on June 4th!
• There were 15 days in June where the weather was over 90*F.
• There was light rain on June 3rd and 4th (less than 0.2 inches).

So, it's going to be super important to wear sunscreen. A great site on how to pick out sunscreen can be found by clicking here (the information below is only a small portion).

Some basic guidelines are:

• Use sunscreen everyday you're in the sun (not just on the day of the walk). The daily use of a lower SPF sunscreen (at least 15SPF) is more effective than using a higher SPF formula only on days you think you'll really need it.
• Apply a LOT. More than you think you need. It's very common for people to not apply as much as they need. It should form a light film over all sun-exposed areas of your skin.
• Apply it at least half an hour before you're going to be exposed. It takes that long to absorb into the skin properly. Reapply at least every hour.

Depending on how sensitive your skin is, maybe bringing a small umbrella is a good idea, and wear sunglasses, if possible. . .and don't forget to drink water! We talked about this in another post, but you want to be sure to stay hydrated. This gets more important as it gets hotter.

The walk is getting close! Only a little over two months to go! Remember, if you haven't done this already, make sure you're registered for the walk (click here), and read through past blog entries for tons of help. See you all soon!