178: IED Survivor To World Record Endurance Athlete | Mike Egan

Marine veteran Mike Egan survived an IED blast in Afghanistan, rebuilt his life after losing both legs, and later inspired millions through his unforgettable viral moment at the G.1.M Ultra. In this episode, we talk about combat, recovery, service, endurance, and how Mike found purpose through fitness.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:07 Mike's Definition of Service06:18 Why Mike Joined the Marines in 2008 (The Messy, Real Truth)11:17 First Deployment to Afghanistan and Earning Respect as a Squad Leader22:52 May 27, 201244:55 The Hardest Part Nobody Warns You About After the Military48:33 Finding Fitness, Coaching, and a New Purpose54:41 CrossFit, World Records, and Learning to Love Endurance59:06 152 Miles in 24 Hours1:04:58 G.1.M Ultra Story1:13:42 The Viral MomentORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)