I am thinking ahead to Tuesday, and already missing my cold plunge at Crissy Beach in the Bay. My coach will be on vacation for a number of weeks. What will I do? This experience has become part of my personality, weekly.
I am part of two different cold plunge groups. One in the SF Bay, and one at Ocean Beach.
The Ocean Beach one is a group of amazing women who meet up all the time (some daily, some weekly, and some every now and then). I’ve joined this group twice and have totally enjoyed it.
My usual Bay cold dip is led by my trainer and coach (shoutout to Keir at Foghorn Fitness) and I’m as faithful as can be to this Tuesday morning session. I sets the tone for the day and the week.
They are two totally different experiences. The Ocean plunge is thrilling and a bit scary (huge waves and my joints are cranky when tested like this). But it goes by fast and feels invigorating.
The Bay plunge is calm, with subtle waves. It feels colder as you’re more fully submerged. I immediately need to think about slowing my breathing, calming my system. We stay in longer- usually 15 minutes. We have the most interesting conversations. I come away feeling proud and peaceful and more joyful… and like a badass.
It’s the badass part I’m not willing to skip. So I guess the question is, who’s in to join me for a Tuesday morning cold dip at Crissy Beach?
A recent Tuesday morning, post plunge. Photo credit- Keir Beadling/ Foghorn Fitness
Pre-cold dip; the 17 year old is wary.
Bay Cold Plunge, Spring 2026.
Combining three hobbies- cold plunge, photography, and sketching.
Ocean Beach Cold Dip, Spring 2026.
Combining three hobbies- cold plunge, photography, and sketching.