FitnessThe Bright SideWellnessHow Group Cold Plunging Became My Unhinged, Unexpectedly Joyful HobbyBy Lena FeltonPublished on May 5, 2026 at 6:40 PMPS Photography | Lena FeltonPS Photography | Lena FeltonOn a recent early Saturday morning, I stood at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, my bare feet digging into cold, wet sand. The day was windy and chilly - about 55 degrees - and yet, for some reason, I was standing in shorts and a sports bra, ready to jump into the frothy oncoming waves.