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Hardest Geezer
- Mind over Miles
- Narrated by: Russ Cook
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
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Endurance, Determination and Grit: The first ever man to run the length of Africa shares his inspirational story
10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days.
Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook, is the first person to ever run the entire length of Africa. 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.
Attempted kidnaps, being held at gunpoint in an armed robbery and the whole challenge left hanging in the balance when he was denied the right to cross Algeria, Russ never once contemplated giving up. When he crossed the finish line in Ras Angela, he did so with the eyes of the world on him.
Africa may have been his most physical challenge yet but it certainly wasn’t his first. For years, Russ hid from the realities of life by drinking too much and losing himself in the world of online gambling and it wasn’t until he discovered running and sought out endurance challenges that life took a different turn. He soon learned that you don’t get to avoid the struggle, but you do get to choose it.
Hardest Geezer: Mind over Miles, is an inspirational story full of sheer grit and incredible determination.
‘You get one chance at life. Go and have a stab at it.’
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- Anonymous User
- 29-10-24
Powerful
Best prolog I’ve ever heard. Book itself well delivered with more insights we have seen on YouTube. Must have in your library. Great story
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- Anonymous User
- 28-10-24
Inspirational, adventure-filled, ultra brilliance
The most inspirational, crazy, adventurous, relatable yet unbelievable book I've ever read (well, listened to). Russ inspired me to get back onto the road while watching his YouTube videos. While his book has provided me with impactful life lessons and has inspired me in my day to day life. What a legend, what a feat, and what an incredible story.
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- James Abbott
- 06-11-24
Inspirational
I followed Russ’ journey through Africa on social media so was delighted to see a book released. The book is a great listen, stories of endurance, resilience and fear. I’ve started running again since listening, very inspirational.
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- andy
- 26-10-24
Watch this on YouTube and
The book is still incredibly engaging despite the fact I feel like I know the story. I really love the book read by the author. You know that the emphasis is in the right place and that Nothing is being lost in translation.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-11-24
Must read for anyone looking to change a few things in their life
What an inspiring story. I followed Russ’ journey on insta from Angola but this book filled in so much more than the posts could. Thoughtful, focused and ruthless. I’m currently cycling around the world and the audiobook inspired me to my fastest day. The game’s the game.
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- BEN
- 27-10-24
Couldn't put this down
I listened to this book in 2 days I think. I could barely stop listening. An awesome journey, with the usual ups and downs of a crazy adventure. Absolutely loved it.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-24
a refresh on the awe I experienced watching the journey on youtube.
I watched every video on youtube, and this book gives some better and unfiltered insights into his views throughout, and he explains in detail, what happened during the kidnapping. I was close to tears hearing some of the profound realisations he had during moments of adversity, and how his experiences in africa impacted his perception of his entire life, and how they produced moments of clarity of the things that mattered.
I dont think there will be a more impressive feat of endurance in my life time, and feel privaleged to have watched and followed it throughout. The shared fear that it simply wasnt possible at times, the shear physical strain this man endured. I dont truley admire many people, but this guy is deservedly one of them.
He hasnt simply built himself a platform to say "look at me, look at what I did", he seems to be using it to spread a positive message about where youngsters can healthily focus their energy, and seems to be proactive in using the fame to promote the charity and raise awareness to help others.
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- MojoA
- 25-10-24
The determination
Very inspirational journey Russ completed and I loved hearing about his highs and lows along the way
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- Guy Walsh
- 25-10-24
what a story!
followed your journey on YouTube for the Africa jog. great book and well read
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- kirsty130
- 28-10-24
Determination to accomplish something very special
quite a short book but well told and inspirational. I enjoyed the book. was very glad Russ narrated it himself. wouldn't have been right somebody else sharing his experiences
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