15/03/2020
I’m away in Scotland for a family birthday & this morning went for such a great run with a beautiful view ahead of me; snow capped mountains framed by a full rainbow! I ventured off road to a river & waterfall, threw caution to the wind & crouched under the torrent of freezing cold water for as long as I could bare! It literally took my breathe away. I bathed a little in the water & then ran back home, incorporating a few fast hill reps on route.
I am so amazed by the benefits of spending time in cold water. I came out feeling so alive & the troubles of my mind almost washed away. I’m definitely going to continue this and would highly recommend it as a boost to your own mental well-being. I know popping to a waterfall isn’t the most practical option, but a short cold shower can have a very similar affect (I have been practising this lately). As we’re likely to be restricted in our movements over the coming weeks, and provided you have no underlying health conditions, I’d suggest using this as a tool to help you through this potentially stressful time.
In short, movement + cold water therapy = a win win 👍🏻
