Britain's Hardest Geezer Russell Cook Running The Length Of Africa For Charity| Good Morning Britain

He's fought off injury and illness, battled strict border rules, been mugged at gunpoint and taken hostage but Russell Cook (aka Hardest Geezer) may well be about to embark on the toughest leg of his journey so far, in his bid to become the first person to run the entire length of Africa. Since we last spoke to Russ, he has braved the Congolese rainforest through 40°c heat and 85% humidity levels and had to split from his team as he travels through the mountains of Cameroon due to warfare in the country and in Niger. Despite the obstacles he has had to overcome so far, Russell believes there's a chance the biggest ones are yet to come, as he arrives in Nigeria. He said: "Crossing into Nigeria over the next few days. Have had more warnings about safety in Nigeria than any other country on the route. It will be interesting to see what the reality is like. I’m excited to run through." He also revealed he has raised £68,000 for charity through his running, with donations still coming thick and fast.

Broadcast on 23/10/23

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