Lovely longer run and icy leg dip

[sofaspud]

I’ve started dipping the lower legs in currently icy waters of Lac Leman after weekend runs and am finding that my legs are less painful afterwards. Certainly more appealing than an ice bath (Brrr!) and it feels invigorating.

I’ve been trying to convince myself to slowly get acclimated to colder water - starting in the summer and seeing how far into the autumn I can go.

Happy Sunday, everyone!

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate]

Sounds wonderful, although I think I'd have to get my legs in the water pretty slowly. I'm sure it will be lovely in a couple of months after those warmer runs. I imagine the scenery is great, too

[sofaspud in reply to Archerygoddess]

It’s beautiful but there’s concrete around the lake in Geneva. The water was a clear turquoise today but still frigid!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Well done sofaspud, glad you had a lovely run 🏃‍♀️

Dipping your legs in Lac Leman sounds grim 🥶 but if it helps you that’s great 👍

I’ve just Googled Lac Leman, what a stunning place 😮

[sofaspud in reply to Couchphoenix]

Hey CP - it is grim in a way because the cold almost stings but it’s also invigorating. Lac Leman is indeed stunning - I’m at the Geneva end so benefit from the lake and the Rhone. Did you get a run in today?

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Wow that's brave! Still it will be very good for you general wellbeing too I'm sure and it's a lovely place to be.

[sofaspud in reply to Lifluf]

Thanks, Lifluf! I’m trying more cold exposure and getting used to a cooler shower. I’m told it’s possible but you have to go slowly. Happy running!