On New Year’s Day, I’m participating in the Polar Plunge at Lake Lure, N.C.
I’ve always wanted to join the official Coney Island Polar Bear Club in New York, but it’s not exactly cheap to stay near the Big Apple on New Year’s Eve. Regardless, I’m extremely excited to welcome 2011 by stripping down to a bathing suit and jumping into a freezing cold body of water in my home state.
But before I take the plunge, I thought it might be a good idea to start thinking and acting like a polar bear.
Check out the video to see what I mean.
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December 27, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Bil Boyd
I’m thinking training would involve cold water… so here’s an idea: Fill a garbage can with water and let it sit outside in the cold over night…. film yourself jumping into the garbage can.
Just an idea…
December 27, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Uncle Rob
Rolling around half-naked in the snow. I think I’ve heard of this before . . . give me a minute. I’m traveling back to high school history class . . . and there it is . . . the Spanish Inquisition. Always helps to have some sort of context for one’s activities, doesn’t it?
December 28, 2010 at 8:37 AM
lauri
Don’t forget Lake Lure is well known for Dirty Dancing — now people can remember the lake. At least the day is not supposed to be so cold!
December 28, 2010 at 10:13 PM
John Palko
Unless some of that snow was able to sneak into your shorts, I don’t think you have had the full experience that you will get plunging into Lake Lure. Hopefully they have cleared away that nasty layer of ice for the event. The pond near our house has at least 4 inches of ice in places. Brrrrr.