Marathon. After the Crocs, he beats a record in Port in jeans

Quem said it took proper clothes to run a marathon doesn't know this Russian athlete. Iskander Yadgarov had already completed this year the Berlin Marathon with Crocs. Last weekend he finished the Port Marathon in his jeans. On your social media, it revealed that you set a record.

Running a marathon in jeans

“New world record marathon in jeans: 2.28.29 (3/31/km)” he began by writing Iskander Yadgarov in a video he shared on his social networks. It also revealed that it finished the event in Porto last Sunday, November 8, in the 11th position and also that it ate eggs starred for breakfast.

In an interview with a Russian media outlet after the Berlin race, where he also said he set a record, Iskander Yadgarov already revealed what he was planning to do in one of his next races.

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“I saw an American running fast in jeans. You should set his record. It must be easier to run in jeans than Crocs. All the crazy race records should be mine. I love half marathons, but I hate marathons” said the athlete.

In a recent video, Iskander Yadgarov revealed the main challenges in this Port Marathon. “The Port Marathon destroyed me absolutely in the second part and it wasn't even due to the jeans. I ran without proper preparation and after 30 km I began to suffer, to feel every hill, every gust of wind, and especially every stone on the ground.” 

The Portuguese personal trainer Felisberto also took this test in jeans. “Do you realize what it's like to run in pants? I tried! Heat, burn, heavy and yet Iskander Yadgarov managed to perform the marathon at 3:31 average!”, revealed on their social networks.

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“I finished almost without energy but happy that even that was enough to beat the world record of a marathon of jeans,” the athlete continued.

Although he claims to have broken the record, this needs to be confirmed by competent authorities. According to Canadian Running Magazine, Australian athlete Matt Fox holds the record by finishing the Sydney Marathon in August at 2:33:38. Before that, Truett Hanes was the athlete with the best time at the end of the 2025 Eugene Marathon.

The risks of running in jeans

Are jeans a good choice when it comes to running? At first glance, you might think it's not the best kind of fabric. The RunningKiwi page pointed out some negative effects, such as being a uncomfortable tissue that can limit movements, cause skin irritation and be heavier which can affect rhythm and resistance.

However, on the other hand, they say that there may be positive points They say it's a quick choice when you want to do just a little training, which can protect the skin from falls and injuries or even make it warmer than if you are wearing shorts.

However, it is important that you choose a more elastic and breathable fabric, pants that are not too tight and avoid being too short or too long.