Hardest Geezer: Man who ran length of Africa begins new challenge – BBC.com

Russ Cook completed his previous challenge of running the length of Africa in April last year after 352 days
A man who ran the entire length of Africa has begun his latest challenge – to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Russ Cook, nicknamed "Hardest Geezer", completed his previous endurance challenge in April last year after 352 days.
Despite complications with visas, health scares, geopolitical issues and an armed robbery, the 27-year-old, from Worthing, West Sussex, raised more than £1m for charity.
Nine months on, Mr Cook has selected a group of people he will guide up Africa's highest mountain as part of his newest venture, Hardest Adventures.
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The group arrived in Tanzania on Wednesday, before beginning the climb on Thursday, which is expected to take seven days.
"We've got 5,680 metres to make it to the top. Right now, it's pretty hot. But when we get to the top, it's going to be freezing cold," he said.
"We've seen monkeys, we've gone for a little a swim in the river, and there's positive mental attitude flying all about the camp."
He added: "It's going to be one big old adventure, baby."
The group walked about 6.2 miles (10km) on the first day of the climb.
Russ Cook ran more than 10,190 miles (16,400km) across the entire length of Africa
Mr Cook's previous extreme challenge began at South Africa's most southerly point on 22 April 2023, and finished more than 10,190 miles (16,400km) north in Tunisia.
He had originally planned to complete the equivalent of 360 marathons in 240 days, but extended the challenge due to complications.
He has also released a book, titled Mind Over Miles, detailing his experiences during the challenge.
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