Mike Egan

Calluses on the hands either way

I’ve made the decision to end my 2026 CrossFit season here.

A few weeks back, I picked up a nasty injury falling from the heavens on a legless rope climb. Training and competing at the level I expect from myself? Not realistic right now.

I put everything into this year. Especially into bringing up the weak spots in my game. And I’m proud of the athlete I built through that process.

But after throwing everything I had at recovery, I’m still nine days out and can’t front rack a barbell.
That’s the reality.

At this level, I’m not interested in showing up half-ready just to say I showed up. Nothing to prove by forcing it.

The better call is to shut it down, get this right, and put my energy into what’s next.

It’s frustrating as hell. But I’m proud of the work. Proud of the fight. Proud of the year I built.

This season didn’t end the way I wanted.
But the work still counted.

Keep Showing Up. 🦅