Month: August 2024

Hey, remember that time last January when I woke up to another gray sky, feeling like my energy had packed its bags and headed south without me? I was knee-deep in what folks call the winter blues, that nagging sense of blah that hits when days shorten and chills set in. Turns out, I’m not … Read more

Hey there, fellow adventure seeker. I’m Elina, a Finnish ironwoman who’s spent years pushing my limits in triathlons and extreme cold-water challenges. Back in 2018, I became the first Finnish woman to conquer the Ice Mile – swimming a full mile in water under 5°C, wearing just a swimsuit. That frigid dip changed everything for … Read more