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 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
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 TH-cam channel: www.youtube.com/@CrocsRunningFamily His son recently ran HM in 1:06 in Crocs.
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
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!
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 👊🏻
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' 😂
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
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 🤣
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.
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
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.
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!
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 😂)
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.
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!
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. 👏👏
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!
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
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!
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!
I was there on the day supporting other TH-camrs 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💪⚙️🚀
Bloody well done Chris! I was running that day and saw you pass me at about mile 3 then returned the favour about mile 22-23 I think. Good to get an insight into what happened to you in between! 😂 Enjoy your new status as a world record holder mate!
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 ??
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
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.
@@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.
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.
Genuinely have goosebumps watching this. One of the most inspirational and entertaining videos I’ve watched in forever on TH-cam. Bloody brilliant effort mate. Much love Croc gang x
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.
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???
I started my first session of Coach to 5k tonight (never ran in my life) so I am guessing that is why the video came up lol. This video was amazing. You pushing through that pain barrier was inspiring! (also what the fuck the video quality, editing standard, presentation of this video was unreal I though I was going to see 2M subs under your name not 18k). Keep going my guy!
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.
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.
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.
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! 😃
I will run my first marathon 1st of june, I think I'll stick to hoka 😅
@@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
Superb Chris and great to see you and run along with you for a short while at the race 🏆
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 TH-cam channel: www.youtube.com/@CrocsRunningFamily
His son recently ran HM in 1:06 in Crocs.
❤I love how this kinda shows all the ppl "shoe doping" that it isnt necessary to spend a small fortune on fancy running shoes
I love when the TH-cam algorithm gives me content in my favorite genre. “British creators doing silly things.” 10/10 video
With very British responses too: “you’re a machine… you’re a fucking idiot as well” 😂😂😂
Sameeee
I got a sick youtube algorithm pull a few years ago, look up the london heathrow half marathon.
😂
Go green!
11:40 calling you a machine and then immediately calling you a f*king idiot is why I love Britain
The most british comment all race.
I wonder how an american would have reacted to that comment
@@SimonGerber-fg8ef Thats a regular boston conversation
@@SimonGerber-fg8ef with a laugh ..
The guy who took the sunglasses off to do a double take on your crocs is so funny to me
🤣🤣
That’s me 🤣
@@isaacpodesta792 legendary moment!
"Surely no one can be THAT stupid"
@@isaacpodesta792 fair play, mate!
respect to the guy who gave you props, but also called you an idiot.., to your face. credit for that.
great effort..
Ahahah😂the guy was flabbergasted
How would an american have reacted to that comment?
@@SimonGerber-fg8ef why do you ask?
fr
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
Well it did dw 😭
I couldn't have said it better about running. Thank you!!
what was the view count?
739k viws now.
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!
Thank you!! :)
That’s me at 1:30, couldn’t believe what I was seeing - fair play 👏
my man! I'm glad you found the video
Wuhahhhhhhahahaahahah, this made my Day.
Bro had to pull up the shades to believe his eyes 🤣🤣
Haha 😂🤣 I could see HUH am I seeing what I'm seeing on your face
not you, haha. you are at 1:33
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 👊🏻
🤣🤣 quality! Lightning McKing 🤣 thanks a lot man. I can’t lie the “HERE WE F**KEN GOO” got me so gassed for the race
Lool I loved that here we here we here we fucking go
@@ChrisHowettthank cool vid
@@ChrisHowetta
That’s an insane debut marathon even with running shoes! Great video. THE WALL parody is hilarious.
Thank you!! :)
You motherfucker, running a sub 3 hour first try. I’m so mad I’m inspired.
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' 😂
Thanks Gary!
lmaaooo
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 😊
hahaha that was funny. Thank you!
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
God dayum
Possibly the best marathon blog I have ever seen 🤣🤣
Mage you're absolutely metal. That's just unbelievable. Congrats
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 🤣
Appreciate that!!
INSANE!!! I can't even imagine the pain after mile 20 in crocs sub3h. You deserve the WR.
all the encouragement from other runners and the crowd was genuinely so precious 🥹🥹🥹 congrats man!
I love our community 🙌🙌
I ran with you through mile 13, very impressed. Glad to see the video. Congratulations
Thanks Josh! so cool you saw this :)
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.
Thank you!!
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
Thank you! Hahaha he was funny
Free will is such a cool thing
Gotta enjoy the little bit we have left
It's so bizarre to see it exercised tho fr.
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.
The bin shot is the main achievement haha. thank you !
Congratulations chris. Absolutely smashing it and brilliant positivity all the way through. Well done 🎉🎉💪💪🥇
Thanks Ian!!
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!
Great to here you've got into running its such a fun sport! Thank you :)
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 😂)
My man!! Thank you. Pleasure to meet you too and hopefully I'll see you at another one soon!
Well done Chris, so inspiring and what emotion and strength to get you through. Congratulations.
Thanks a lot James!
Thanks algo for the recommendation, funny to watch, quality performance & great story behind it! Fingers crossed on the WR ratification, new sub here!
Awesome video, congrats! Definitely one of the most engaging videos I have watched.
Thank you :)
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.
This is flipping brilliant! Well done "Crocs Man"! Really well made video too. Awesome to watch.
Great video and editing, honestly so underrated. I'm sure this video will blow up in a few days!
Absolute melt shadow boxing at the beginning for his warm up
Hahaha proper tool
Whatever gets you in the zone man
@@Youngboybullish Agreed but let’s be honest anyone seeing that would think what a wet dish cloth he looks like
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!
That’s so cool to hear. The videos seem to have changed a lot lol. Thanks for the support!
Instant sub man. This is the type of running content that keeps you smiling throughout the video
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. 👏👏
Underrated TH-cam channel, what a run and video mate 👏🏻👏🏻
Huge respect. Your new name is Chris Croc. Unbelievable achievement
Well done mate, bloody inspiring!
Really well made video Chris - loved it mate keep it up x
Thanks my guy!!
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!
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
This showing up on my feed must mean that the algo gods are looking over you. Very well deserved!!
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!
Cheers Mike, I really appreciate it
getting a “GO ON!” from the crowd would undoubtedly make me keep going on. absolute legend mate!
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!
Class video mate. Your channel is bound to blow up! Congrats on the world record
I was there on the day supporting other TH-camrs 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💪⚙️🚀
This was a fantastic video. And people dont understand how good shape you are in.
11:41
"You're a machine, unbelievable, You're a fkin idiot as well"
LMAO
How should I interpret that comment?
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!
Great video man, keep it up!!! Crocs for life!!
You bet! Thank you 🙏
The guy being amazed and yet still calling you an idiot summerized thos whole challenge so well.
I love it that lady "common croc man"
hahahaha
Bloody well done Chris! I was running that day and saw you pass me at about mile 3 then returned the favour about mile 22-23 I think. Good to get an insight into what happened to you in between! 😂 Enjoy your new status as a world record holder mate!
I love the bk.round music by the proclaimers.nice video congrats bro.that was a tough run to do.💪👌
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 ??
Absolute madlad congrats brother
Thank youu :))
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
You just demonstrated that expensive running shoes are 80% marketing and a good training beats them all. It was fantastic!
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.
@@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.
I love that you’re serious but also the fact that it’s making everyone laugh warms my heart. I love people 🥲
Class 🤣 Love to get you on the pod to chat about this crazy effort
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.
Haha legend Chris, great to meet you the other week. Running some lovely hills 🤣
ay cheers Matt!! Hopefully see you soon
Genuinely have goosebumps watching this. One of the most inspirational and entertaining videos I’ve watched in forever on TH-cam. Bloody brilliant effort mate. Much love Croc gang x
Ahh man thanks a lot!!
Watch out, Kipchoge! 🐊
He doesn’t want the smoke!💨
Chris, thank so much for your efforts to beat the world record and especially for this great video! Well done!
Running USMC Half tomorrow. This popped up randomly. It’s a sign!! 😮
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.
dawg if you started running competitively again i think you’d have a shot at being elite this is so impressive
Never watched u in my life but I luved the vid
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!
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???
Love it. I used to run a marathon in crocs before. Definitely painful! Your finish time is amazing. You have my respect, bro!
STRESS-FRACTURE-ATHON!!
Ya we want pictures of the feet after the feat....hahahahaha
Super happy for you! This was great!
thanks molly
I started my first session of Coach to 5k tonight (never ran in my life) so I am guessing that is why the video came up lol. This video was amazing. You pushing through that pain barrier was inspiring! (also what the fuck the video quality, editing standard, presentation of this video was unreal I though I was going to see 2M subs under your name not 18k). Keep going my guy!
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.
insane and well done -- can't wait for this to have 1 million views!
Dude! I felt every step of that. Massive well done, just shows how powerful a strong why is!
This was very funny and great video! :D Gratz Chris, thats insane.
and i was so scared when you started walking before finish line! but you made it, you are world record holder Chris! unbelieveble
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.
hahaha thank you !!
This was absolutely amazing! What a fabulous effort there, Chris!
You're an absolute beast, this is unfathomable dedication
Incredible mate. So happy you finished after hitting the wall. World record and sub 3 hours as well is insane!
That's amazing! Congrats! Now you gotta break all the other croc records!
Sub 3hrs in crocs???? Don’t know you mate but you definitely earned a subscriber. Great content btw!
Good work brother! That was fun to watch
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.
they were too graphic for the video hahaha
this was absolutely briliant man...congratulations on the world record... :)
Amazing stuff mate! Proud to be a part of an iconic TH-cam crossover moment!😅
cheers mate! thanks again for the help!!
Doing this for your first ever marathon is insane, and you smashed it as well. 🔥
The moral support from the crowd is unreal, you definitely found the best crowd to run a marathon with ❤️
100000% the crowd carried me through this!
Well done mate. Awesome race, great video and just love the English humor during the race.
Super impressive run and video! Can't imagine the pain towards the end
I love how encouraging you were to other people 🥹 kindness pays off 🫶🏽 well done!
Awesome vid and congratulations. Would love to see more running content from you!
Thanks Alex! More running content pending
Your running is truly impressive. I felt for your feet. Hope you didn’t pick up any serious injuries.
you have earned my subscription, young man. well done
New to the channel and I really enjoyed this video. THIS is content, congrats 👏🏼