Gihan is the co-founder of Ministry of Supply, a men's clothing company that offers blazers, shirts, and pants optimized for fit, feel, and function. In November of 2015, Gihan set the Guinness World Record for the fastest half-marathon (the Glouster Half Merrython) while wearing a full suit, a record previously held by a runner wearing a rival clothing brand. The record earned coverage in outlets like Runner's World and Fast Company.
Tune into this interview to hear:- How he fit 55-65 miles a week during his training for the record which included Thanksgiving and a 6 city international trip in Asia- The most uncomfortable part of running in a suit- How their dress pants' V2 upgrades helped Gihan run more comfortably- The running school record that's been held by both his older and younger brother- How a guy named Kyle made a difference in the race- Why Gihan's favorite quote comes from an Apollo commander Jim McDivit
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