Mind over Miles
a story of endurance running, overcoming obstacles and finding inner peace
$32.08
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
22 September 2025
Summary
Hardest Geezer: One Man’s Unbelievable Run Across Africa
Endurance, Determination, and Grit: The first person to run the length of Africa shares his inspirational story.
10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days.
Russ Cook, the “Hardest Geezer,” is the first person to run the entire length of Africa. Starting in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, he faced sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges, and endless empty roads, running the equivale…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529945935 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529945933 |
| Author: | Russ Cook |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Spotlight |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 18mm |
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About The Author
Russ Cook
Endurance athlete Russ Cook, aka the Hardest Geezer, captured the attention of the nation when he became the first person to ever run the full length of Africa in April 2024. The 27-year-old from West Sussex raised more than e1 million for charity during the 352-day ultramarathon. In the build up to the momentous Project Africa, Russ had built a following on YouTube with content that proved his grit and determination. He is the only person to have run from Istanbul to London solo and unassisted, has he been buried alive for a week and holds the world record for the fastest marathon while pulling a car. Russ is also an adventure coach for The Running Charity, a national organisation guiding and inspiring young people by boosting their mental health and resilience.
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