Half-naked man sprints through Vladivostok blizzard

A man running in only shorts was spotted in the Postyshcheva district of Vladivostok. He was unfazed by the blizzard, -12°C (10°F), and the early morning.

Where the young man was running is unknown; most likely, it is a daily habit and routine he does not break. Many might envy such discipline. The short video shows that the man is in shape and prepared for such runs: a hat on his head, hands in gloves.

Over the past year, winter runs without outerwear and similar exercises have gained popularity in Russia, mainly due to TikTok and viral videos where people describe their sensations. Often, the athletes are not cold because they barely stop during the process, and their body temperature stays at a constant level throughout the workout.

The phenomenon even has a name — frostrunning, which is believed to be excellent for training blood vessels and boosting immunity. Cold makes the body burn calories more intensely and stimulates blood circulation. It also strengthens the nervous system and improves thermoregulation. But it is very important not to dive headfirst into extreme hardening, but to start gradually, monitoring skin condition to avoid frostbite and colds.

Winter swimming is also popular in Vladivostok; such people are called walruses. Some train for many years, while others simply love swimming in the sea and cannot stop even in winter. For example, there is local entrepreneur Mikhail. At the beginning of January, a stranger in a cap of Father Frost was seen at the sea, first walking along the icy beach and then getting into the water as if it were +20°C (68°F) outside.