Russ Cook AKA The Hardest Geezer became the first person to ever run the entire length of Africa last year.

From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges and long empty roads stretched out for miles in front of him, Russ ran the equivalent of 386 marathons before finally crossing the finish line in Tunisia 50 weeks later.

In this episode, Russ speaks about the enormous physical and mental toll this feat had, and the terrifying moments where he truly thought he was going to die. 

LINKS
Follow Russ Cook on Instagram @hardestgeezer
Read more of Russ' story in his book, Hardest Geezer: Mind Over Miles here
Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

CREDITS
Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producer: Anna Henvest 
Managing Producer: Elle Beattie

Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

Russ Cook AKA The Hardest Geezer became the first person to ever run the entire length of Africa last year.
From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges and long empty roads stretched out for miles in front of him, Russ ran the equivalent of 386 marathons before finally crossing the finish line in Tunisia 50 weeks later. In this episode, Russ speaks about the enormous physical and mental toll this feat had, and the terrifying moments where he truly thought he was going to die.&nbsp;
LINKS
<ul>
<li>Follow Russ Cook on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hardestgeezer/?hl=en">@hardestgeezer</a></li>
<li>Read more of Russ' story in his book, Hardest Geezer: Mind Over Miles <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Hardest-Geezer-untold-behind-record-breaking-ebook/dp/B0D6QJ424K">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Ant on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/antmiddleton/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/antmiddleton">X</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/antmiddletonsas/">Facebook</a></li>
<li>Learn more about Ant on his website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.antmiddleton.com/">antmiddleton.com</a></li>
<li>Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/novapodcastsofficial/">@novapodcastsofficial</a>.</li>
</ul>
CREDITS Host: Ant Middleton Editor: Adrian Walton Executive Producer: Anna Henvest&nbsp; Managing Producer: Elle Beattie
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.&nbsp;

Join Ant Middleton as he speaks with people that have beaten the odds and achieved the unthinkable by getting their head in the game. You’ll hear extraordinary stories of survival, relive heroic moments, unpack the details of life-changing decisions, and celebrate the achievement of seemingly impossible goals. This podcast series highlights what we’re capable of when we harness the power of the mind.

Join Ant Middleton as he speaks with people that have beaten the odds and achieved the unthinkable by getting their head in the game. You’ll hear extraordinary stories of survival, relive heroic moments, unpack the details of life-changing decisions, and celebrate the achievement of seemingly impossible goals. This podcast series highlights what we’re capable of when we harness the power of the mind.

Join Ant Middleton as he speaks with people that have beaten the odds and achieved the unthinkable by getting their head in the game.

Head Game

The Most Terrifying Moment in Russ Cook’s Run Across Africa

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