I go in thigh deep and chill for a second. I don’t know if it’s placebo or not (don’t tell me if it is!), but my thinking is there’s a big ass artery right there, and it helps me acclimate. Then when I feel like I’ve mustered up the courage/acclimated enough, I dive in and do the rest all at once.
Well you’re right about the artery, that’s why “shoot 'em in the leg” can backfire and kill someone you were just trying to slow down. But it’s surprising how getting just your head wet first can convince your body it’s not too cold.
I go in thigh deep and chill for a second. I don’t know if it’s placebo or not (don’t tell me if it is!), but my thinking is there’s a big ass artery right there, and it helps me acclimate. Then when I feel like I’ve mustered up the courage/acclimated enough, I dive in and do the rest all at once.
Well you’re right about the artery, that’s why “shoot 'em in the leg” can backfire and kill someone you were just trying to slow down. But it’s surprising how getting just your head wet first can convince your body it’s not too cold.