I’ve been doing these cold water swims for a few years and haven’t had one cold or ailment since doing so
I want to get my HVAC system running well before I go to the States, because when I come back here there won’t be any remnants of warmth outside and my flat will be really cold too. I will return in the middle of January and start up my cold water swims again, but when I do, the water is going to be much colder than it is right now. I think the water will cool down to about 50F by the time March rolls around, testing the limits of my skin’s tolerance to the frigid waters. I want my furnace running well because I will use it a lot after those cold swims to warm me up and stop my shivering. I also take a hot bath after the swim to expedite the process. I have to set my hot water boiler’s thermostat to the high heat setting so when I fill up the tub I won’t run out of hot water. I’ve been doing these cold water swims for a few years and haven’t had one cold or ailment since doing so. I did have one instance of hypothermia, but that was my fault from staying in the cold water way too long. I think I am part shark or something! I also have a gas fireplace I use to keep my living room warm, but I don’t run it so much anymore since splitting up with my girlfriend. We used to sit by it and snuggle, and doing it alone just doesn’t give me the same feeling.
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