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On May 15, 2016, I attempted the world record for the fastest half marathon in a suit. I fell short by seconds. After picking myself up and dry-cleaning my suit I am now making a second attempt in Blacktown, Sydney on July 31. Both attempts are raising awareness for fragile X.

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Mike Tozer in fastsuitguy

Jul 31, 2016

The moment

There’s so much I could share about today’s record attempt. I’ve got a half written post boring you all with an overly-detailed description of the record-breaking race.

But for now I’ll just share the moment when I found out my time of 1:18:10.

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Mike Tozer in fastsuitguy

Jul 29, 2016

The waistcoat dilemma

There has been a major setback to tomorrow’s record attempt. With just hours to go I have been forced to make a last minute wardrobe adjustment.

An email has arrived from the folk at Guinness World Record. They have finally finished reviewing all my evidence for my…

Mike Tozer in fastsuitguy

Jul 27, 2016

3 days to go: World Record attempt in a business suit

Mike Tozer in fastsuitguy

May 12, 2016

How to look sharp when it’s hot: lessons from a half marathon

It’s now 2 days to go til May 15, when I will be running a half marathon in a bright blue suit as a fundraiser for fragile X syndrome. With 77 minutes of running and sweating I need the suit to be as cool as possible.

Mike Tozer in fastsuitguy

May 7, 2016

On May 15th I’ll be lining up at the start line of the Sydney Morning Herald half marathon aiming to take on a Guinness world record: the fastest half marathon in a suit.

It’s a little crazy, but for a good cause. I’m doing it to raise awareness for fragile X syndrome. My son has this condition and I daily get to watch the…

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