EPISODE · Apr 3, 2025 · 1H 3M
The Man in the Suit - James McCallum
from Diet Starts Monday Podcast · host Roscoe Carter-Johnson
In this episode we sit down with an elite triathlete James McCallum aka “The Man in the Suit”, an Ironman champion with an incredible journey in professional endurance sports. From overcoming mental barriers to pushing physical limits, James shares what it takes to compete at the highest level and how he knew it was time to turn pro.We get into the story behind “The Man in the Suit”, how losing an NFL fantasy league led to him cycling 109km in a full business suit, the crazy endurance events he’s completed in formal wear, the aerodynamics (or lack thereof) of a suit in competition, and his upcoming attempt to break a Guinness World Record.Finally, James shares his passion for ‘Jumping Kids’, a charity close to his heart, and why giving back is such a big part of his journey.This is an episode packed with insight, motivation, and hilarious endurance challenges.
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In this episode we sit down with an elite triathlete James McCallum aka “The Man in the Suit”, an Ironman champion with an incredible journey in professional endurance sports. From overcoming mental barriers to pushing physical limits, James shares what it takes to compete at the highest level and how he knew it was time to turn pro.We get into the story behind “The Man in the Suit”, how losing an NFL fantasy league led to him cycling 109km in a full business suit, the crazy endurance events he’s completed in formal wear, the aerodynamics (or lack thereof) of a suit in competition, and his upcoming attempt to break a Guinness World Record.Finally, James shares his passion for ‘Jumping Kids’, a charity close to his heart, and why giving back is such a big part of his journey.This is an episode packed with insight, motivation, and hilarious endurance challenges.
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