It's hot and we must be vigilant in our heat acclimation.
According to the MHSAA
Athletes must begin practices and training activities adequately hydrated.
Rationale: While proper hydration alone will not necessarily prevent exertional heat illness, it will decrease risk.
What you do today, impacts tomorrow's run!
Bring your full water bottle to conditioning. Sports drinks are ok after a run, workout, or race, but really you need high quality H20.
Bring your full water bottle to conditioning. Sports drinks are ok after a run, workout, or race, but really you need high quality H20.
- MHSAA Model Policy for Heat and Humidity
- Printable Heat Index Calculation Card
- NFHS Heat Acclimatization Statement
- Heat Ways - MHSAA Advisory For Hot Weather Athletic Activity
- NFHS Hydration Statement
- FAQ: Dehydraton
- Hydration and Heat Illness
- NFHS Course - A Guide to Heat Acclimatization & Heat Illness Prevention


