THE TACMOBILITY COLD CHALLENGE
Face Your Physiology
11 days. 1 minute of cold a day. Bring your whole agency.
Nov 27 – Dec 7, 2026 · Free
11
DAYS
1 MIN
OF COLD A DAY
5 AM
DAILY EMAIL (AZ TIME)
$0
FOR YOU OR YOUR AGENCY
Ready to get uncomfortable?
For 11 days, you're getting in the cold. One minute a day. A cold shower counts. So does a plunge, an ice bath, or a stock tank in the backyard.
Most people quit cold exposure because they try to go hard on day one and have nobody holding them to it. So we start easy, build to a full minute by Day 4, and you'll get an email every morning telling you exactly what to do.
Why the day after Thanksgiving?
Holiday overtime. Short sleep. Family stress. Short-staffed shifts. This is the stretch of the year when everything gets loud.
Eleven minutes of practice teaching your body to stay calm when it's uncomfortable. That's the whole ask.
What cold actually does
Handle stress better
Practice staying steady while your body is screaming at you to get out. That skill shows up on calls, at home, and everywhere in between.
Mood and energy
Cold exposure bumps dopamine. Most people notice they feel more awake and less foggy for hours after.
Less pain
Cold can take the edge off aches and soreness right after you get out. Your back and your duty belt will thank you.
How it works
01
Sign up
Solo or with your agency. Takes 30 seconds.
02
Get ready
Prep email Thanksgiving week with your tracker and safety tips.
03
Get cold daily
5 a.m. email with the day's tip and a short video from TacMobility.
04
Tap "I did it"
One tap checks you in and counts for your agency.
05
Finish strong
Receive your certificate on Day 11 and enter the prize drawing.
Prizes you don't want to miss
Grand prize · Top agency in each division
Massage balls for your whole agency + a virtual training
Up to 400 massage balls for your people, plus a guided, virtual wellness workshop for your agency.
Highest participation rate on Dec 7 wins.
Agency Participant Sign-up
Safety first. Start easy and never do cold exposure alone in open water. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, Raynaud's, or are pregnant, check with your doctor first.
The agency leaderboard
Agencies are ranked by participation rate: daily check-ins divided by registered members. A 30-person department can absolutely beat a 2,000-person one.
Two divisions so it stays fair. Updated every morning from Nov 27th.
Leaderboard goes live Nov 27.
0 agencies registered so far.
Questions
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Nope. Turn the water in your shower all the way to cold, or fill up your bathtub with cold water and add ice cubes. Either one counts.
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Check with your doctor before you start. Cold water makes your blood pressure and heart rate jump for a moment, so get the green light first. If you're cleared, start with 15 to 30 seconds of cool water and build up slowly.
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Talk to your doctor first, please and thank you. These are the situations where cold exposure carries real risk. You can still sign up, get the daily emails, and cheer on your agency while you wait to hear back.
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Get out right away if you feel chest pain, dizziness, or numbness that doesn't go away, or if you can't get your breathing under control. Shivering afterward is normal. Warm up with dry clothes and some movement.
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Get back in the next day. You'll still finish the challenge. Only the finisher drawing needs all 11 check-ins.
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Absolutely! The cold works anytime you start. The daily reminder emails only run from November 27th to December 7th, however. So the sooner you join, the more TacMobility can support you.
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No. It's free for agencies and individuals, with no contract and no follow-up obligation.
11 days. You've got this.
Nov 27 – Dec 7, 2026 · Free