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E105 - This Video Will Force You To Take Action Before It's Too Late | Hardest Geezer

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Aug 28, 2025
Russ Cook, known as the Hardest Geezer, is a British ultra-runner who made history by running the entire length of Africa, over 16,000km through extreme challenges. He shares insights on building pain tolerance and transforming mental barriers into strength. Russ discusses how running can be more of a mental battlefield than a physical one, and his adventures reveal unexpected dangers and humorous moments. He emphasizes discipline, the importance of clear goals in fitness, and how personal experiences shape an extraordinary journey.
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  • Long-distance running depends far more on mental desire than elite genetics for marathons.
  • Russ credits an obsessive mindset (
ANECDOTE

Running Home With One-Way Tickets

  • Russ bought one-way tickets and ran from Asia to London, sleeping in a hammock and surviving on minimal money.
  • That trip taught him to roll into unknown places and figure things out, which built confidence for Africa.
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