Holy Hotness, Batman!!

Yes, I could easily be talking about our 'hot' rowers, but I'm actually talking about the weather. It's been so hot and humid the past several days that I think that Perrier commercial where everything melts may have been filmed here in New Bedford.

I hope everyone is staying cool and if you're outside, staying hydrated. Especially for our rowers that are exerting themselves outside in this, make sure you're drinking lots of water, and something with electrolytes (like Gatorade or Vitamin Water or the like). If you're outside, feeling really hot, but have stopped sweating - IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE NOT HOT ANYMORE. It actually means you're overheated and you need to do something about it. Get to a cool place asap and start drinking water - slowly, though. If you can, soak a towel in cold water and drape it over yourself. Then get some help.

Hot weather can be fun when you're splashing around at the beach or having a cookout where you're sitting and drinking liquids. But for athletes, or people that work outside, it can be dangerous. Take care of yourselves!!