A British man on a quest to run the size of Africa accomplished his mammoth problem in Tunisia on Sunday.
Russ Cook dinner’s epic endeavour has seen him stay as much as his “hardest geezer” nickname with well being issues, visa points and even an armed theft to cope with on his over 16 000km journey.
The 27-year-old set off from South Africa’s most southerly level on April 22 final 12 months.
By the point he crossed the end line in northern Tunisia he took greater than 19 million steps in 16 international locations.
Cook dinner’s efforts raised greater than £550 000 for the Working Charity and for Sandblast, which raises consciousness of the indigenous Saharawis of Western Sahara.
For the ultimate leg of his run, the endurance athlete from Worthing in southern England was joined by supporters.
“Wished to open up the final day of this challenge to anybody and everybody who has been watching and supporting,” he mentioned on X, previously Twitter.
“Come and run the final marathon, the final half, 10km, 5 kilometres, one kilometre. No matter you fancy,” he added.
The top of the problem shall be celebrated with a celebration at a lodge in Bizerte, Africa’s northernmost metropolis.
Russ Cook dinner a ‘completely regular bloke’
It is going to function a efficiency by rock band Mushy Play, previously referred to as Slaves.
“Can’t fairly consider it however we’ve managed to tug off Mushy Play enjoying the end line occasion in Tunisia,” he mentioned.
“Get your daiquiris prepared women & boys that is gonna be mega,” he added.
Earlier than setting off final 12 months Cook dinner mentioned his lifestyle was to throw “every thing and the kitchen sink” at it.
“I’m a very regular bloke, so if I can do that, hopefully folks can apply this to their very own lives in whichever manner they select,” he mentioned.
“For 99 % of individuals, it’s not going to be working throughout Africa, nevertheless it would possibly appear like chasing their desires somewhat bit extra,” he added.
Final week he described the previous 12 months as “the hardest in my life however an immense honour”.
“We’ve got met unbelievable folks in each single nation we’ve been to which have welcomed us with love & kindness. The human spirit is a good looking factor,” he mentioned.
Congratulations Russ Cook dinner from The South African web site.
By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
