Guinness World Records: Man runs marathon wearing 125 T-shirts

David Rush has set a new Guinness World Record by completing the Idaho Potato Marathon while wearing an astonishing 125 T-shirts. The American runner finished the race in just under six hours, his layered attire making him resemble a potato, fitting for the event's name.

To prepare for this unique challenge, Rush meticulously planned his training. He described a practice session where he wore five T-shirts, a long-sleeved shirt, a waterproof jacket to trap moisture, a fleece pullover, a flannel shirt, and two coats. He also jogged with a 30-pound hiking backpack.

During the marathon, Rush received support from various individuals who provided him with fluids and snacks. His extreme clothing made arm movement difficult, necessitating assistance. Helpers also repeatedly placed ice cubes in his hands and sprayed his skin with cold water to help regulate his body temperature.

Rush, known as "Record Breaker Rush," claims to have set over 350 world records, including one for wearing 137 T-shirts during a half-marathon. He stated his motivation is to inspire young people, demonstrating that with determination, any goal is achievable, regardless of the difficulty, duration, or pain involved.

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To prepare for this attempt... I put on five T-shirts, a long-sleeved shirt, a waterproof jacket to trap moisture, then a fleece pullover, then a flannel shirt, then a coat and then another coat, strapped on my hiking backpack with 30 pounds of weight and went for a jog.