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178: IED Survivor To World Record Endurance Athlete | Mike Egan
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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 Intro 02:07 Mike's Definition of Service 06:18 Why Mike Joined the Marines in 2008 (The Messy, Real Truth) 11:17 First Deployment to Afghanistan and Earning Respect as a Squad Leader 22:52 May 27, 2012 44:55 The Hardest Part Nobody Warns You About After the Military 48:33 Finding Fitness, Coaching, and a New Purpose 54:41 CrossFit, World Records, and Learning to Love Endurance…