Cold, Uncomfortable, and Worth It: 15 Years of the Frozen Clam
There are easier ways to spend New Year’s Day than standing on a beach in snow squalls, getting blasted by wind, and asking your body to go against its instincts to protect itself…and yet, here we are celebrating fifteen years of freezing our clams off! The Frozen Clam has never been about comfort or logic. […]
Announcing the 15th Annual Frozen Clam Dip & Obstaplunge!
It’s that time of year again! ‘Tis the season when (mostly) sane people decide the best way to support kids in Rhode Island is by sprinting into Greenwich Bay because it “builds character!” This will be our 15th Annual Frozen Clam Dip & Obstaplunge! Over the past 14 years, we’ve raised more than $120,000 for […]
Forget “Someday” – How to Make Your Health Goals Happen Now
One of our original TransforMISSIONaries has made major health improvements since committing to our 4-week lifestyle challenge, but Christina’s entry to LbF wasn’t immediate. Like many others who consider a new fitness regimen, she was hesitant to commit. Christina shares why we need to stop waiting for “someday” to make our health goals happen, and […]
Crushing 2019 From Day One
If the 8th annual Frozen Clam Dip & Obstaplunge is any indication of the year ahead, then 2019 promises to be epic! This year, our New Year’s Day plunge broke records in terms of participants, spectators and funds raised for our beneficiary, MENTOR Rhode Island. MENTOR Rhode Island is a non-profit organization dedicated to the expansion of quality mentoring services […]
How We Crushed 2018
2018 provided plenty of obstacles, growth opportunities and healthy challenges, and we crushed them head-on! We reflect on some of the top moments that made this year truly epic. 2018 was challenging to say the least, so shout out to the Laid-back Fitness crew for taking me in not just as a coach, but also […]
Jo-Ann S.: From Beginner to Badass
In 2018, we helped our clients kiss their comfort zones goodbye by establishing realistic goals for them to achieve throughout the year. How did LbF regular and co-host of our Frozen Clam Obstaplunge Jo-Ann S. turn her 3-month goal into a reality? Consistent hard work and a positive attitude. Jo-Ann, what inspired you to join LbF? I first […]
Nobstaplunge for Funds
No grit, no pearl! When it comes to uncomfortable situations, we’re not ones to shy away. This New Year’s Day was no exception. Record-breaking low temperatures and wind chills under -25 may have postponed (almost) every other outdoor New Year’s Day activity, but we braved the elements anyways. Our annual Frozen Clam Dip and Obstaplunge […]
Rocking Around the Giving Tree
Our annual Giving Tree is back for the sixth consecutive year! We’re helping St. Peter’s Parish make spirits bright for three families in Warwick by bringing their Christmas wishes to life. The task is simple but the impact is huge! Here’s how our Giving Tree works: Grab a tag from our Giving Tree. Each tag will include the […]
2017 Frozen Clam Dip & Obstaplunge
Drones flew, emcees entertained and cameras caught the action as 175 brave souls questioned their sanity at the sixth annual Frozen Clam Dip and second annual Obstaplunge, the world’s only New Year’s Day plunge featuring an obstacle course. Individuals of every age and ability – from champion plungers to first-time divers – kicked off the New […]