Prevention Stategies
While ticks are more active in the summer, they can live year around. The first line of defense against a tick-bite is to know that as athletes, we need to be aware of the risk.
While ticks are more active in the summer, they can live year around. The first line of defense against a tick-bite is to know that as athletes, we need to be aware of the risk.
Repellant, treated clothing, and tick-checks are the endurance athlete tick-tool kit.
Repellant, treated clothing, and tick-checks are the endurance athlete tick-tool kit.
Pre Run or Ride
Pre Run or Ride
Consider the Route - Is it in the Woods or Tall Grass?
Spray before you exercise
Remember your Tick-Key
Wear Treated Clothes
Post Run or Ride
Post Run or Ride
Upload Run/Ride to Strava AND Complete a Tick Check (Habit-Stack)
Complete Tick-Check within TWO hours after you finish
Take a Shower (You need one anyway!)
Pay attention to parts of the body where ticks like to settle
Read this 2022 Blog by the Virginia Department of Health to gain a better understanding on the prevention method's of tick-borne diseases!
Tick Removal Tips and Tricks
Mayo Clinic Tick Removal Safety Video
Mayo Clinic Tick Removal Safety Video
Watch the video above to understand how to safely remove a tick!