I was asked, several times leading up to the plunge, why would you want to take your clothes off in 28F snowy weather to jump into a 36F ocean?
Well, I am looking for things to take me out of my comfort zone. To try things I wouldn't have otherwise done... and who knows I might just discover something new about myself and the world! Soooo I scooped up some support and other adventurers and headed to Sea Isle City, NJ!
It was cold but the adrenaline rush that happened was amazing. Once we took off our clothes (I wore a bathing suit, robe, hat, scarf and throw away shoes) it kicked in and none of us were uncomfortably cold! My husband, friend B and I were the only 'Plungers' in the group. We brought 3 other girlfriends to cheer us along.
When the whistle blew, everyone began herding into the water. I got so caught up in the moment I forgot to drop my robe lol I hiked it up to my shoulders and ran. The entry was not bad. I plunged up to but not including my bathing suit bottoms (not much worse than a cold wet 90 min ride home) then headed out. The splashing was the biggest problem because as the first wave is running out, the next is running in! Its cold but you instantly go numb where you touched the water so you arent cold! Afterwards we went for pizza. The 3 of us plungers felt great until we ate... 10 mins afterwards we all started shaking and shivering. My lips went literally blue! I dont know that I have been thankful for a long hot car ride before, but I was on that day! It was a remarkable experience and all of us agreed we would do it again! #polarbearplunge
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