Hardest Geezer On Running Across Africa / Wide Awake Podcast EP. 43

In this weeks episode of the Wide Awake Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Russ Cook, an extreme athlete widely known as Britain's Hardest Geezer. During our conversation, Russ shared how running helped him overcome a difficult period in his life. In recent years, he has transformed into a superhuman athlete and achieved remarkable feats. For instance, he made history by completing a 71-marathon journey from Asia to London in just 66 days. Additionally, Russ holds the world record for the fastest marathon while pulling a car and even survived being buried alive for an astonishing seven days. Russ is now gearing up to take on his most grueling challenge yet - becoming the first person to run across Africa, covering a distance of 15,000km, which equates to 360 marathons in just 240 days.

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thanks for your support on the last episode!! 🙏🏼

[@hardestgeezer]

Great to meet you josh, cheers for having me on👊

[@sharontarin1310]

You're an interesting guest and we love our young Josh.

[@charleselswick5404]

Great show Josh! This guy is a living legend.

[@tome.7409]

Oh no, what happened to the previous podcast setup? The chairs and all looked so good!!

[@wideawakepodcast]

Hey, making a bit of a change! The chairs were nice and super comfortable but they weren’t great when it comes to the placement of the microphones for guests and they are also very big in the studio! I’ve ordered a new table and new chairs so the studio will be updated soon! 😂

[@nickhuisengachannel2191]

This was awesome..

[@kingCraigo]

That's my cousin from the Uk 😎❤️Mr Cook 🙌🏼

[@WS-bk7uu]

Your cousin is an absolute legend 😁!

[@sanelisiwediko955]

only coming to this now 😆

[@Recover2R]

Amazing

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thanks brother. I hope you are doing well! 🙌🏻

[@KEAGS...]

DAVID GOGGINS HAS TO COME ON YOUR PODCAST.

[@wideawakepodcast]

I think he’s a bit out of my league at the moment but maybe one day! 😂🙌🏻

[@jeanduplessis1458]

​@@wideawakepodcast don't doubt yourself brother! Doing amazing with these recent guests

[@sharontarin1310]

​@@wideawakepodcast Nothing is out of your leagues.

[@troymayers6547]

I hope gift of the givers don’t have to go get him. He needs to be safe and very aware of where he is and have an escape plan.
My advice is always have $100 US on him. A hundred dollars can save your life in 3rd world countries. Good luck mate. Respect

[@deldia]

Spoiler: he did it.

[@wideawakepodcast]

Indeed he did 😂

[@troymayers6547]

Josh, if you are looking for a challenge, I will train you to swim Robben Island.

[@sharontarin1310]

Josh when you're pushing those weights you tell yourself it's not pain, it's burn. You'll be surprised.

[@mrfrancis3752]

Chasing down top 4 in premier League 😅