A Mission That Honors Tradition & Service
From November 10, the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, into November 11 (Veterans Day), Mike Egan, USMC—veteran, adaptive athlete, ATA Trainer, mentor—will attempt to set a new world record for the most miles covered in a wheelchair over 24 hours.
This challenge is more than a record. It’s a statement. A tribute. An embodiment of grit, service, and the relentless forward motion at the heart of the Marine ethos.
We keep moving.
#ForwardAlways
Who Is Mike Egan?
Mike’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and leadership. After serving as a Marine, he turned his energy and purpose into supporting the adaptive athlete community. He coaches, inspires, and pushes boundaries—always with service in mind.
- He leads adaptive fitness classes through 3F CrossFit, where his twice-weekly sessions have grown from a few participants to 30+ adaptive athletes. Facebook+2LinkedIn+2
- His journey and mission were highlighted in CrossFit’s “Hear Their Stories” Episode 10, exploring how he continues to serve through fitness and mentorship. YouTube+2LinkedIn+2
- As an ATA Trainer, Mike leads others in how to train adaptive athletes giving tips, tricks and a lot of his personal knowledge so that others can benefit right alongside him. Adaptive Training Academy
- He’s also active on social media, sharing glimpses of the upcoming challenge: “On November 10th … I will attempt to set a new world record for the most miles covered in a wheelchair in 24 hours.” Instagram
Mike’s life is a beacon—for adaptive athletes, veterans, and every person who believes in pushing forward through adversity.
Sponsorship & Support
This attempt is powered by community, determination—and generous backing. Among his sponsors:
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USAA: Serving those who serve, USAA is proud to be a prime sponsor, supporting Mike’s mission and amplifying its impact. USAA
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You (and me, and all of us): Every donation, share, encouragement message helps fuel this mission.
[See his current fundraising totals & support here →]
Why This Matters
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Honor & awareness: Aligning the challenge with the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and Veterans Day gives meaning beyond the record—it’s a tribute.
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Visibility for adaptive athletes: This spotlight helps shift perceptions, opens doors, and shows the world what’s possible.
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Inspiration through example: When people see Mike’s preparation, grit, and mindset, maybe they’ll find courage for their own challenge.
How You Can Get Involved
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Follow live: Watch from start to finish—see each mile, hour by hour.
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Donate / contribute: Every dollar brings awareness and supports Mike’s mission.
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Share broadly: Share this blog (and his fundraising link) with your network.
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Send encouragement: Drop Mike a note on social media. Your words matter.
Timeline & Updates
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Nov 10, morning — Launch the 24-hour push
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Hourly updates — Check mileage, fatigue, progress
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Nov 11, morning — Finish line. Results. Reflection.
After the attempt, we’ll publish a full Results & Wrap blog post with total miles, visual recap, lessons learned—and, of course, gratitude.
Closing
Mike Egan’s journey is not just his own. It’s every person who’s ever had to get back up after a fall, every veteran who served, every athlete who’s ever been told “you can’t.” From Nov 10 to Nov 11, we rally behind him—and every mile rolled is a message: We keep moving. Forward. Always.