Polar Plunges

@celticeagle (172575)

Boise, Idaho

February 15, 2025 1:59pm CST

This is a winter tradition where the participants run into cold bodies of water. It is done mostly to raise money for local charities. The first one recorded was in Boston in 1904. They often take place on New Year's Day or Boxing Day. These may help to lower blood pressure or help with insulin sensitivity. Some studies even suggest that your overall heart health improves as the body adapts to the cold-water immersion. Personally, I don't think I could do it. I would die of fright when my body hit the cold water. I'm not a polar bear. What about you?

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@Deepizzaguy (108141)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

15 Feb

I would not run into a cold water run under any circumstances.

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@celticeagle (172575)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Feb

No. I don't think it's smart.

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@celticeagle (172575)

• Boise, Idaho

16 Feb

@Deepizzaguy .........me as well.

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@Deepizzaguy (108141)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

16 Feb

@celticeagle I can catch a cold.

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@RebeccasFarm (93198)

• United States

16 Feb

It's my jam to do polar plunges.

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@celticeagle (172575)

• Boise, Idaho

16 Feb

You like those huh?

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@RebeccasFarm (93198)

• United States

16 Feb

@celticeagle Yes keeps me perky

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@LeaPea2417 (37702)

• Toccoa, Georgia

15 Feb

I have done it in our back yard pool in the middle of winter before. It was really quick. It's a shock but surprisingly refreshing.

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@celticeagle (172575)

• Boise, Idaho

16 Feb

Refreshing I can understand.

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@wolfgirl569 (113866)

• Marion, Ohio

15 Feb

I never want to be cold

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@celticeagle (172575)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Feb

Me either. Even for charity.

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@RasmaSandra (83541)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

15 Feb

I would definitely not be able to get in such cold water,

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@celticeagle (172575)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Feb

No, not at all.

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@JudyEv (349710)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Feb

I'm sure I would die instantly. I even hate cold showers.

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@celticeagle (172575)

• Boise, Idaho

16 Feb

Nothing worse I think.

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