The “Hardest Geezer” whose real name is Russ Cook is back on track after completing his full-length journey of Africa he’s on our turf now starting his challenge to run the length of Aotearoa.
The 27-year-old Brit will be running the 3000km Te Araroa Trail, which will see him run the equivalent of 60 ultra-marathons whilst traversing mountains, forests, coastlines and cities, more so he is attempting to do it in just 60 days.
“The incredible, warm welcome I’ve received so far has already given me a glimpse of how special the journey ahead of me will be,” he said.
He began his journey down at Sterling Point in Bluff and will run north to the finish line in Cape Rēinga, in Northland.
During his challenge, he will also bungee jump off Auckland Harbour Bridge, canyon swing in Queenstown and skydive in Abel Tasman.
This will be his first expedition since running the length of Africa in 352 days last April.
“If anything, from my experiences before in Africa, it has made me more finely attuned to the risks that I can take and the risks that I can’t take,” he said.
“A lot of personal growth is done in those little uncomfortable spots.
“You’re not totally 100% sure, but you go for it anyway, and you make it happen, and that’s when you learn.”
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