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Mind over Miles

A Story of Endurance Running, Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Inner Peace

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Mind over Miles

By: Russ Cook
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Endurance, Determination and Grit: The first ever man to run the length of Africa shares his inspirational story

10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days.

Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook, is the first person to ever run the entire length of Africa. From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges and long empty roads stretched out for miles in front of him, Russ ran the equivalent of 386 marathons before finally crossing the finish line in Tunisia 50 weeks later.

Attempted kidnaps, being held at gunpoint in an armed robbery and the whole challenge left hanging in the balance when he was denied the right to cross Algeria, Russ never once contemplated giving up. When he crossed the finish line in Ras Angela, he did so with the eyes of the world on him.

Africa may have been his most physical challenge yet but it certainly wasn’t his first. For years, Russ hid from the realities of life by drinking too much and losing himself in the world of online gambling and it wasn’t until he discovered running and sought out endurance challenges that life took a different turn. He soon learned that you don’t get to avoid the struggle, but you do get to choose it.

Hardest Geezer: Mind over Miles, is an inspirational story full of sheer grit and incredible determination.

‘You get one chance at life. Go and have a stab at it.’

©2024 Russ Cook (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Africa Running & Jogging Sports Heartfelt Inspiring

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followed your journey on YouTube for the Africa jog. great book and well read

what a story!

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Very inspirational journey Russ completed and I loved hearing about his highs and lows along the way

The determination

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Russ has impressive resilience and I liked his authentic voice, which comes through in both the straightforward writing style and actual narration. I did get irritated by his constantly referring to his run as a 'mission', as if it was mandated by some higher authority, when in fact it was a personal challenge. However his honesty, determination to succeed and refusal to succumb to doubts or challenges are very inspiring.

impressive feat

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quite a short book but well told and inspirational. I enjoyed the book. was very glad Russ narrated it himself. wouldn't have been right somebody else sharing his experiences

Determination to accomplish something very special

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love russ, followed his feat on youtube and found that book a great listen, a very inspirational bloke.

the accomplishment

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Loved this and awesome narration too, if everyone heard this there would be a lot more adventurers in the world

Inspiring stuff

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A great insight into what can be achieved when you decide to commit to achieving a goal/obstacle. Short and sweet narration of this amazing feat. I would totally recommend this audiobook 😃👍

Motivational and inspiring

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What a great listen this is, how Russ found the inner belief to pound the tarmac and dirt tracks day after day amassing huge km’s is truly remarkable. Some great tales throughout, which he recounts with great humour. 5 out of 5

Heroic effort

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He Showed Such Strength, Tenacity and Pure Grit Throughout This Journey
Get This Fella into Talk at Secondary Schools
Our Young Lads & Lasses Need to Hear What is Possible When You Set Your Mind and Stick to a Goal.
Well Done Geezer 👍🏼

Immensely Inspirational

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was an excellent story to listen to and motivate me whilst out running. Highly recommend

A must listen

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