#40 Phil O’Keeffe – Ticking off life’s bucket list: Solo Swim to Rottnest

In a slight mix up to the norm, Bryn follows the journey of avid WA Real listener Phil O'Keeffe at 3 different points during his journey to complete his first solo Rottnest Channel Swim crossing - start of training, midway and after the event. The solo swim was one of life’s ‘bucket list’ big achievements for Phil and it’s fascinating to hear how his focus develops throughout the journey and how the process of training quickly transcends the physical to the mental. Not everything turned out as planned for Phil, there's twists and turns on his journey and a nasty surprise where the sun doesn't shine. Whether you’ve completed your own bucket list life challenge or considering going for it, this provides some fantastic insights.