Marathon in Crocs World Record!

[@ChrisHowett]

The world record is currently going through ratification which can take up to 12 weeks, I’ll be sure to update the description once I get confirmation! Thank you for watching! 😃

[@KassPaAttHava]

I will run my first marathon 1st of june, I think I'll stick to hoka 😅

[@John-wd5bu]

@@KassPaAttHava hoka has a very low heel drop compared to a lot of other running shoes. Having your Achilles tendon under that much compression and that little help might cause Achilles tendonapathy which could side line you for close to a year. I wouldn’t do it, but I’m not an expert. Google it and ask some experts

[@PoetWithPace]

Superb Chris and great to see you and run along with you for a short while at the race 🏆

[@sergeytorba]

Have you heard of Alexander Pachev? He and his family were running in Crocs. His best marathon time in Crocs is 2:34. There is a KZbin channel: www.youtube.com/@CrocsRunningFamily His son recently ran HM in 1:06 in Crocs.

[@seandonahue4243]

❤I love how this kinda shows all the ppl "shoe doping" that it isnt necessary to spend a small fortune on fancy running shoes

[@Spartan-301st]

I love when the KZbin algorithm gives me content in my favorite genre. “British creators doing silly things.” 10/10 video

[@shaylorcyclingwahoo]

With very British responses too: “you’re a machine… you’re a fucking idiot as well” 😂😂😂

[@ThatPurpleGem]

Sameeee

[@Nathanws3]

I got a sick youtube algorithm pull a few years ago, look up the london heathrow half marathon.

[@bephrem]

😂

[@GSB999]

Go green!

[@nathonso_edits]

11:40 calling you a machine and then immediately calling you a f*king idiot is why I love Britain

[@BrandonDJx]

The most british comment all race.

[@SimonGerber-fg8ef]

I wonder how an american would have reacted to that comment

[@ItsbeansYT]

@@SimonGerber-fg8ef Thats a regular boston conversation

[@denissecalle9457]

@@SimonGerber-fg8ef with a laugh ..

[@ChessTricks_]

@@SimonGerber-fg8ef as an american i thought that was hilarious

[@MrSmokedTurkey]

The guy who took the sunglasses off to do a double take on your crocs is so funny to me

[@ChrisHowett]

🤣🤣

[@isaacpodesta792]

That’s me 🤣

[@MrSmokedTurkey]

@@isaacpodesta792 legendary moment!

[@JerreMuesli]

"Surely no one can be THAT stupid"

[@olommentes]

@@isaacpodesta792 fair play, mate!

[@matthiassventoest6800]

respect to the guy who gave you props, but also called you an idiot.., to your face. credit for that. great effort..

[@zwartepeat3552]

Ahahah😂the guy was flabbergasted

[@SimonGerber-fg8ef]

How would an american have reacted to that comment?

[@sepg5084]

​@@SimonGerber-fg8ef why do you ask?

[@itzrachei]

fr

[@harryw3310]

This came up randomly for me, shocked at the view count and have 0 doubts on it sky rocketing. Fair bloody play for not only sub 3 but for a WR. Running is a sport with so many avenues, in your case a history of high level competition and when that gets taken away its hard, the fact you have managed to claim something you sought after in a record, is truly inspiring

[@mystme8006]

Well it did dw 😭

[@ChrisHowett]

I couldn't have said it better about running. Thank you!!

[@nostressstef8924]

what was the view count?

[@catedoge3206]

739k viws now.

[@JanandAnn]

So funny when the guy took off his glasses to see if he’s actually seeing a guy running a marathon in crocs 😂😂 this video was a great watch! Thanks 😊

[@ChrisHowett]

hahaha that was funny. Thank you!

[@IsaacPodesta]

That’s me at 1:30, couldn’t believe what I was seeing - fair play 👏

[@ChrisHowett]

my man! I'm glad you found the video

[@Memo-sword]

Wuhahhhhhhahahaahahah, this made my Day.

[@BM24DK]

Bro had to pull up the shades to believe his eyes 🤣🤣

[@jonasgeez2140]

Haha 😂🤣 I could see HUH am I seeing what I'm seeing on your face

[@povylas]

not you, haha. you are at 1:33

[@slpn1]

This randomly came up on my feed. Watched the whole thing. That was Epic: First marathon, sub 3, wearing crocs and a world record! Great editing too, hope this vid goes viral for you, it should!

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you!! :)

[@garysjournal]

This is brilliant! Such great story-telling, editing and pacing (in both senses of the word) 🙌 Your response to that guy at 11:42 was great 'You're a machine... Cheers Man' 'You're an idiot...I know' 😂

[@ChrisHowett]

Thanks Gary!

[@catedoge3206]

lmaaooo

[@Olympics]

Watch out, Kipchoge! 🐊

[@ChrisHowett]

He doesn’t want the smoke!💨

[@LannShorts]

2nd reply lol

[@lazercohen1432]

That’s an insane debut marathon even with running shoes! Great video. THE WALL parody is hilarious.

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you!! :)

[@AWSOMEGUY9]

You motherfucker, running a sub 3 hour first try. I’m so mad I’m inspired.

[@nathanprice4031]

I’m the numpty who was shouting “HERE WE F@*KEN GOO” at the start and who called you Lightning McKing at the end of the race 😂😂 unreal effort and great to see just how much you put into it, top man 👊🏻

[@ChrisHowett]

🤣🤣 quality! Lightning McKing 🤣 thanks a lot man. I can’t lie the “HERE WE F**KEN GOO” got me so gassed for the race

[@jonasgeez2140]

Lool I loved that here we here we here we fucking go

[@RandomReviews10]

@@ChrisHowettthank cool vid

[@RandomReviews10]

@@ChrisHowetta

[@magventures]

all the encouragement from other runners and the crowd was genuinely so precious 🥹🥹🥹 congrats man!

[@TehUltimateSnake]

I love our community 🙌🙌

[@Donato71]

INSANE!!! I can't even imagine the pain after mile 20 in crocs sub3h. You deserve the WR.

[@joshmakin8584]

I ran with you through mile 13, very impressed. Glad to see the video. Congratulations

[@ChrisHowett]

Thanks Josh! so cool you saw this :)

[@jamesovington6505]

Possibly the best marathon blog I have ever seen 🤣🤣 Mage you're absolutely metal. That's just unbelievable. Congrats

[@Hroberts_Media]

I have recently ran my first marathon and had ran it with a gopro, for you to be entertaining the audience the whole time whilst running in crocs is unbelievable and I couldn't even do it with proper shoes. Hopefully you receive the very much deserving world record and this video gets the views it deserves as the editing is top notch aswell.

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you!!

[@Jarvitalize]

What a fun watch. Love the guy who told you you’re amazing and then called you a f’n idiot haha. That’s man banter in a nutshell, you know it was all love. Cheers

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you! Hahaha he was funny

[@jamesbenson5134]

stumbled upon this thinking based on the videography that it would be a 1-2 million view post. Crazy how good your content is for such a small page. Well done man. That time is ridiculous 🤣

[@ChrisHowett]

Appreciate that!!

[@jamesnewitt1960]

Well done Chris, so inspiring and what emotion and strength to get you through. Congratulations.

[@ChrisHowett]

Thanks a lot James!

[@NightWatcher23]

Well done on the Crocs world record mate. You did it in great time too, so well deserved medal!! Good on ya. I did it 4:19 alongside Mike (a guy who wore a suit & carried a suitcase), it was fun & the atmosphere was awesome! Great memories.

[@ianworley5842]

Congratulations chris. Absolutely smashing it and brilliant positivity all the way through. Well done 🎉🎉💪💪🥇

[@ChrisHowett]

Thanks Ian!!

[@worwor1721]

Thank fuck you mentioned you have a long history of being a great runner, because when u got to the 9th mile still managing to run under 6.5 mins I thought damn I’m unfit. That’s so impressive bro

[@LaurentPang]

God dayum

[@lukegibson2838]

This is insane mate! I have recently gotten into running seriously and the overwhelming pain people push through is so encouraging! Well up champ! Keen to follow your journey!

[@ChrisHowett]

Great to here you've got into running its such a fun sport! Thank you :)

[@GawdGenetics]

Super happy for you! This was great!

[@asmissss]

Awesome video, congrats! Definitely one of the most engaging videos I have watched.

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you :)

[@IlIlIlIlIllIIlIIllI]

Free will is such a cool thing

[@noluck8250]

Gotta enjoy the little bit we have left

[@scrappythebandit]

It's so bizarre to see it exercised tho fr.

[@jannysarloa9703]

Glorious.

[@moizinho_gab]

This was freaking crazy. I just ran my first marathon yesterday. It wasn't a race, just me and my girlfriend around the neighborhood. Of course, I hit the wall pretty hard too, but seeing you doing it on a Crocs... just mental. Top class mate. Loved your edit too by the way.

[@anthonygent]

You are a legend, Croc man. This is fantastic. Blood, blisters, crocs and cramp; the tale has everything. Congratulations on getting one world record and one successful bin shot. Now put up a link so we can all buy you a well deserved pint and a pair of trainers.

[@ChrisHowett]

The bin shot is the main achievement haha. thank you !

[@DanButcherMK90]

Thanks algo for the recommendation, funny to watch, quality performance & great story behind it! Fingers crossed on the WR ratification, new sub here!

[@robidoo99]

Love to see the state of your feet after that! Great presentation and editing, could see from your first few miles you are a very decent runner. Bikila ran 2:15 barefoot at the 1960 Olympics for the gold, quite a flex that.

[@ChrisHowett]

they were too graphic for the video hahaha

[@justoneofthesheep]

I also ran Manchester marathon . My first marathon, I have only been running 2 years and I finished in 03:54:01. Watching this video of you passing 'THE WALL' brings back so many memory's! The worst time of my life but also the best. We both did the 'awwcchh' whilst running the last 500m to the finish line because your body is in the bin at that point 🤣🤣 You smashed it mate! sub 3 hour in crocs! your mental! Great job!

[@RyanCondon]

This is flipping brilliant! Well done "Crocs Man"! Really well made video too. Awesome to watch.

[@ob1brand]

Dude, what an absolute legend! Amazing work and such a great video. It was an absolute pleasure to spend some miles with you out on the course. Congrats on the World Record and I'm looking forward to your next crazy challenge. Brett (and my cool shades 😂)

[@ChrisHowett]

My man!! Thank you. Pleasure to meet you too and hopefully I'll see you at another one soon!

[@JamisDuanne]

Instant sub man. This is the type of running content that keeps you smiling throughout the video

[@runsumedhrun]

Well done mate, bloody inspiring!

[@aV5d9nlUBQ9]

I found your channel by looking through CS50 Final Project videos. For some reason, I decided to subscribe, and I don’t regret it now. Great video, man. Go crocs!

[@ChrisHowett]

That’s so cool to hear. The videos seem to have changed a lot lol. Thanks for the support!

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

Update: some dude named Kevin Leimkuhler has broken the world record. He finished in 2:51:27.

[@Walliam-hw3dp]

Great video and editing, honestly so underrated. I'm sure this video will blow up in a few days!

[@robbailey9344]

getting a “GO ON!” from the crowd would undoubtedly make me keep going on. absolute legend mate!

[@bradleyjones6294]

Absolute melt shadow boxing at the beginning for his warm up

[@gettingstuckin9205]

Hahaha proper tool

[@Youngboybullish]

Whatever gets you in the zone man

[@bradleyjones6294]

@@Youngboybullish Agreed but let’s be honest anyone seeing that would think what a wet dish cloth he looks like

[@Linkmon99]

Doing this for your first ever marathon is insane, and you smashed it as well. 🔥

[@drewhurst3643]

Underrated KZbin channel, what a run and video mate 👏🏻👏🏻

[@VitaliiTiumentsev]

Chris, thank so much for your efforts to beat the world record and especially for this great video! Well done!

[@zedo15]

Absolute madlad congrats brother

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank youu :))

[@ogbunno]

Absolutely mad respect! Such an amazing accomplishment. I can so relate to the pain your feet were going through as I ran half of an ultra trail in shoes that were slightly too small and lost 3 toe nails because of it.

[@ThePirateCasey]

Great video man, keep it up!!! Crocs for life!!

[@ChrisHowett]

You bet! Thank you 🙏

[@gerardevrard29]

Incredible !! Very very strong mind, however mad this could be. Very strong time, totally unbelievable. Congratulations on being mad and doing it to the end. Respect.

[@ChrisHowett]

hahaha thank you !!

[@WesX-bs7yh]

Never watched u in my life but I luved the vid

[@dstarley]

Dude! I felt every step of that. Massive well done, just shows how powerful a strong why is!

[@BGNewsReporter]

Mate, that is an insane effort. I've run a bunch of marathons myself (not near your time!!) so I understand the pain, at least to an extent. Hope there weren't any longer term injuries from it. Well done mate, well done. 👏👏

[@Asturien1337]

The guy being amazed and yet still calling you an idiot summerized thos whole challenge so well.

[@HelloImAlexB]

Really well made video Chris - loved it mate keep it up x

[@ChrisHowett]

Thanks my guy!!

[@AfzalHussein]

This is nuts. Congrats man!

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you! I’ve watched so many of your videos over the years so this is crazy to me 🤯. I really appreciate the comment

[@GoldenShredGaming]

Incredible achievement. My god that footage of the cramp had me laughing out loud though - You looked like you were learning how to walk for the first time all over again. My heart sank for you! Glad you managed to push through it. Very impressive. Great job! Next challenge, go find 'that pair' of plimsoles you had to wear at school when you forgot your trainers for PE. The ones which were almost brown from dust at the bottom of the lost property bin :D

[@saltyalgore6386]

insane and well done -- can't wait for this to have 1 million views!

[@ramildublin4865]

I love the bk.round music by the proclaimers.nice video congrats bro.that was a tough run to do.💪👌

[@adanice49]

This showing up on my feed must mean that the algo gods are looking over you. Very well deserved!!

[@GLamoRousCooKie]

My Achilles are begging me not to watch this but I can't resist.

[@Cant111]

11:41 "You're a machine, unbelievable, You're a fkin idiot as well" LMAO

[@SimonGerber-fg8ef]

How should I interpret that comment?

[@yves_lover1]

It is absolutely crazy you did this without music as well

[@stealthspy007]

Huge respect. Your new name is Chris Croc. Unbelievable achievement

[@mikelarsen3509]

honestly.. 14500 subs is crazy.. Saw this after the video and thought you most be a giant youtuber. Really good content bro! Keep it up and you will be big!

[@ChrisHowett]

Cheers Mike, I really appreciate it

[@angeliamor]

Banger video!!!! Insane. Keep it up🫡🫡

[@ChrisHowett]

Ayy thank you!! 🤩

[@AndyCliffMTB]

I was there on the day supporting other KZbinrs I know and cycled around the course on my mtb. I heard about the “guy running in Crocs” and I’m so glad you made this video, it’s so well produced and addictive, watched the whole thing. Great back story Chris and fantastic performance, you probably gave everyone else a lift at Manchester😀World record well deserved💪⚙️🚀

[@IceNakov]

Well done mate, congrats it was a missive W. Love to see all the support you received and props for you going beyond the unknow to claim the record!

[@joelouden6592]

Screw the Crocs part, how the hell do these guys have normal conversations at 6.5-minute miles 2 hours into a marathon like they're sitting on a couch? I can't even gasp out a few words at 12-minute mile pace. WTF???

[@CCC_099]

Bro I think the same thing hahahaa

[@dylankitts1031]

Genuinely have goosebumps watching this. One of the most inspirational and entertaining videos I’ve watched in forever on KZbin. Bloody brilliant effort mate. Much love Croc gang x

[@ChrisHowett]

Ahh man thanks a lot!!

[@General1Cal]

I love it that lady "common croc man"

[@ChrisHowett]

hahahaha

[@cyeonfox8730]

This was so inspiring to watch! i just started following you Chris and i can most certainly say your content is super awesome! keep up the great work!

[@TheRunsPod]

Class 🤣 Love to get you on the pod to chat about this crazy effort

[@tranduc5227]

Love it. I used to run a marathon in crocs before. Definitely painful! Your finish time is amazing. You have my respect, bro!

[@MCFitnessPT]

Haha legend Chris, great to meet you the other week. Running some lovely hills 🤣

[@ChrisHowett]

ay cheers Matt!! Hopefully see you soon

[@district2d]

Impressive. As a casual runner I find out it funny how you said you speed was slowing at 7:45 per mile. I pretty much dream of doing that speed haha. Next challenge do a marathon in Dress Shoes ??

[@bluegreen333-g5r]

You just demonstrated that expensive running shoes are 80% marketing and a good training beats them all. It was fantastic!

[@johannaw2031]

It is also common knowledge that worse runners have more to gain from using better shoes. This guy was a talented elite runner and he is still elite. It shows how much it means to have a good shoe.

[@bluegreen333-g5r]

​@@johannaw2031 I'm an average runner and in terms of performance, for example, a carbon plated shoe is almost the same with a max cushioned one. The feeling of course is different. Things such as "carbon plated are not for slow runs", "cushioned not for fast run" for me is just marketing bullshit. :) Also, in terms of cheap and expensive shoes, for me there is a point from where there is no point for me to buy something more expensive. I had a novablast and also a superblast and the difference was so small that only if I was an elite runner 2-3 minutes for 5 miles would matter. 99% of us runners are just the average Joe who likes to run and 2-3-5 minutes are not important at all.

[@mmatous]

The story at 6:22 really made me watch more and sold the video to me. That's awesome. I feel like you could have slipped that at the start of the video.

[@TraumaER]

Running USMC Half tomorrow. This popped up randomly. It’s a sign!! 😮

[@blackriver3545]

You're an absolute beast, this is unfathomable dedication

[@gavin4586]

dawg if you started running competitively again i think you’d have a shot at being elite this is so impressive

[@cherrysIushie]

I love that you’re serious but also the fact that it’s making everyone laugh warms my heart. I love people 🥲

[@e995a1ad]

There's apparently at least one guy that has gone 2:31:52 in crocs (not Guinness certified). Also correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that the 12-week period to to receive the guidelines for an application, which needs to be done before you actually make your attempt. Usually I believe they need to have a Guinness official at the actual event.

[@ganesh6559]

this was absolutely briliant man...congratulations on the world record... :)

[@aSkibidiRunner]

STRESS-FRACTURE-ATHON!!

[@ddan1139]

Ya we want pictures of the feet after the feat....hahahahaha

[@Laceh1]

2 Weeks ago I ran my first marathon and this is exactly what I loved about it. The overall vibe is just great and it's amazing and inspiring to see people do challenges like this. In my marathon there was one guy wearing a full spiderman suit, and another guy cleaning up the environment during the race

[@SachinMankertz]

thanks molly

[@siggenx]

This was a fantastic video. And people dont understand how good shape you are in.

[@mattw4176]

That was awesome mate.. I've done a few marathons and still trying to get under 3 hours and everyone of them has been destroyed with a painful experience in that last 10k. Hoping I can make it this year. Can't imagine attempting a marathon at any pace in a pair of Crocs though, well done mate!

[@leehwangyong]

Randomly came up on my feed, enjoyed watching it. From Korea!

[@jkae4795]

Super impressive run and video! Can't imagine the pain towards the end

[@bowlesy9897]

Incredible mate. So happy you finished after hitting the wall. World record and sub 3 hours as well is insane!

[@reecedawson6113]

Insane, well done. I was a runner in the past but yeah those injuries just keep going so I decided to get into competitive cycling but well done on the marathon

[@jacklafferty6654]

Class video mate. Your channel is bound to blow up! Congrats on the world record

[@Asd12370]

Crazy stuff. Well done. Supporting from Australia.

[@ChrisHowett]

from the other side of the globe!! thank you for watching :)

[@danielsutherland8000]

He has the Lightning McQueen jibbit on + sport mode......he means business

[@garygoldie9678]

Only came across this today but wow!! What an achievement this is! 👏🏻👏🏻huge congratulations! It’s great seeing hard work pay off for people, truly inspiring 💪🏻

[@Klian159]

YESIRR!!!!!! SUCH DEDICATION MAN!!! RESPECT TO YOU BRO!

[@parkerquigleypuff]

the cheering from the fellow watchers and runners purely on your crocs was a tremendous spirit boost id only imagine! amazing job chris!

[@flavored_1]

Never ran a marathon, this makes me want to also do my first one is crocs 😆cheers mate, great vid

[@crusaderph4781]

man love the story telling very natural cheers mate