This why not story was never about a physical achievement for me. I’ve swam further, longer, but rather calming the mind from anxiety and worry about swimming in the very same waters that we lost Carson. Can t help but think with every short breath, water in the face , chaotic mass swim start , waves hitting you in the face.

It took a calming mind to reassure myself , it’s gonna be ok. 35 minutes later we did it, 1 mile ocean swim.

  • Jason Philbin