This is the HARDEST part of my Run Across Africa

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Комментарии • 362

  • @trebormole
    @trebormole 6 месяцев назад +620

    As much as I can't wait to see you reach Tunisia, I equally don't want this series to end. Been watching from even before day 1

    • @rantlyy
      @rantlyy 6 месяцев назад +17

      All great things have to come to an end! & I’m sure in the next years he’ll be doing better and greater things… all of Asia next perhaps? 👀

    • @gameplaykingz9545
      @gameplaykingz9545 6 месяцев назад +8

      I’m sure he’ll have other mad adventures planned for us in the future. This is only the beginning for Russ Cook

    • @joehodge9150
      @joehodge9150 6 месяцев назад +4

      I fully understand how you feel, exactly the same for me too 😢😂

    • @seblee2664
      @seblee2664 6 месяцев назад +3

      Word up, same here! 🫶🏻

    • @nick-ky7ql
      @nick-ky7ql 6 месяцев назад +2

      Same, this is some of the best stuff on yt

  • @andy73839
    @andy73839 6 месяцев назад +504

    Did you realise that the bird that was in the van was a Swallow! Almost certainly on it's migration route, between Southern Africa and Europe!..😮
    And he doesn't even need a support crew and van! Amazing ain't it?

    • @ishmyboy
      @ishmyboy 6 месяцев назад +104

      Init proper tough geezer. Travels half the planet and doesn't complain or need a crew and sponsors. Ones and twos

    • @ig24685
      @ig24685 6 месяцев назад +59

      Do you think a swallow could carry a coconut?

    • @richardwebb5317
      @richardwebb5317 6 месяцев назад

      What's its airspeed? @@ig24685

    • @JohnyG29
      @JohnyG29 6 месяцев назад +12

      Probably headed to Worthing 🤣

    • @ktw5141
      @ktw5141 6 месяцев назад +38

      @@ig24685what type of swallow? African or European Svollow

  • @EJproductionsxD
    @EJproductionsxD 6 месяцев назад +189

    Those drone shots might be some of the most beautiful of the entire mission. Absolutely breathtaking.

  • @Andy1989
    @Andy1989 6 месяцев назад +115

    Gus seems like the kind of mad man who would go back in 26 years just to check. Also seems like exactly who you want with you in the Sahara.

  • @ponr
    @ponr 6 месяцев назад +219

    Guus asking if he can sleep inside the van like he's a kennel dog in the garden just wanting to sleep inside one time 😂

  • @SophieHalaKahiki
    @SophieHalaKahiki 6 месяцев назад +98

    When this project does end, I wish we could get a wind-down series, how does Russ and the gang recover from this mad journey and readjust to normal life, or what everyone gets up to. Even each filming themselves then spliced together as updates. Maybe I just don't want it to ever end!

    • @WS-bk7uu
      @WS-bk7uu 6 месяцев назад +4

      It would be cool if they did a recap series. Six parts perhaps of each leg of the journey and the best bits.

    • @r10rrr39
      @r10rrr39 6 месяцев назад

      Hes going to run home 👌

  • @davidmarsh2216
    @davidmarsh2216 6 месяцев назад +156

    Gotta respect the relentless positivity. Absolutley zero complaining from the big man, regardless of how bad the conditions.

    • @dimitar297
      @dimitar297 6 месяцев назад

      My name Mutumbu. You borrow nylon hammock you don't come back. You send me compensation.

    • @davidmarsh2216
      @davidmarsh2216 6 месяцев назад +11

      @@dimitar297 yeah sorry mate. It’s just so goddam comfortable. Send your bank details and I’ll send it through.

  • @rustyshackleford2934
    @rustyshackleford2934 6 месяцев назад +14

    so ive come to realize that this is essentially the core four group that will be remembered. stan, guus, jamie, and of course russ. but there's been various folks to come and go, and even jarred and harry were awesome, so was james. they're definitely all part of a huge experience of worthy of praise. but this current group seems to gel so much together. they all get along well it seems and really bounce off each other. this isn't to take away from anything the others have done on the trip, but the interactions and experiences with this current group i feel are the most memorable.

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus 6 месяцев назад +3

      agreed wholeheartedly.

  • @solaire5668
    @solaire5668 6 месяцев назад +31

    you need a dune 2 sponsorship lad, youre moving like a fremen the way youre running through these sandstorms

    • @Pfannkuchenkanone
      @Pfannkuchenkanone 6 месяцев назад +1

      Yeahhh I was thinking the same XD just watched it yesterday

  • @Benjaminduduu
    @Benjaminduduu 6 месяцев назад +15

    this guys mental strength and will is frankly unbelievable. at time hes looks completely f**ked but keeps going.
    Russ is deffo the hardest geezer

  • @mobyd2625
    @mobyd2625 6 месяцев назад +8

    I am sitting here with my baby girl, who was born during the making of this video, wishing she is as determined and inspiring as you Russ. Keep it up mate. 🙏👍

  • @Rob-f6k
    @Rob-f6k 6 месяцев назад +37

    The bird is a barn swallow. It is on migration north to breed in Europe this summer. Hope it makes it

  • @MuireannKathleen
    @MuireannKathleen 6 месяцев назад +8

    Best vid so far - drone footage, storyline and music all top drawer - keep killing it

  • @richardwebb5317
    @richardwebb5317 6 месяцев назад +49

    The swallow is so fitting - making a similar journey. Looking forward to their arrival.
    Serious choss on those rocky peaks

  • @el_tabarnako9224
    @el_tabarnako9224 6 месяцев назад +9

    I honestly thought that the Sahara episodes would be the most boring ones but actually this is the best episode so far. You are all FUCKING inspiring guys. This is insanity. You are literally living legends.

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus 6 месяцев назад +1

      ive been looking forward to these ones since literally episode 1, because i KNOW how remote and insane and undocumented this place is

  • @Morijr-pj2cw
    @Morijr-pj2cw 6 месяцев назад +5

    The visuals in this one are spectacular huge props

  • @goonerjdb9552
    @goonerjdb9552 6 месяцев назад +12

    Wow. That has to be some of the best photography on the mission. Those shots from the rock formations are something else. Fair play to you all & especially Russ absolutely smashing Africa & the Sahara. Keep going team. Legends.

  • @llttf
    @llttf 6 месяцев назад +21

    I cannot understand why this channel has not blown up to over 1 million subscribers.

    • @buttersiut1759
      @buttersiut1759 6 месяцев назад

      Caus it's not about Fortnite or about some rich kid smashing a Ferrari to bit so RUclips algorithm will hide it sadly.. That's how it is, proper content is hidden while poo poo is promoted!

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus 6 месяцев назад +1

      ^ agreed. its insane and i dont understand it.

  • @patch170494
    @patch170494 6 месяцев назад +23

    Those shots on top on the rocks. Epic!!!

  • @danielmango1806
    @danielmango1806 6 месяцев назад +8

    This is some of the best scenery I’ve ever seen. Holy shit our planet is amazing. You’re all legends. Thank you for all your doing

  • @fyroe
    @fyroe 6 месяцев назад +3

    Jamie is the friend everyone needs

  • @Grizz840
    @Grizz840 6 месяцев назад +62

    The toughest geezer

  • @krkrkrkog
    @krkrkrkog 6 месяцев назад +12

    Youre such an inspiration. I decided to take up running because of you and every day when i dont feel like doing it or it feels hard, i think about what youre going through and it motivates me to keep going. i know that one of the big things of this project is to raise money for charity but don’t underestimate the positive impact that you have on so many people like me just through your shear determination. Best of luck till the end g

  • @pompeypaul72
    @pompeypaul72 6 месяцев назад +5

    Just staggering guys. All of you are complete legends. That landscape and the ground you are covering is phenomenal. Amazing effort team. 🙌

  • @MikeNolan59
    @MikeNolan59 6 месяцев назад +5

    Even if you don’t get to the finish line (which I’m sure isn’t even gonna happen) this is still one of mankind’s greatest feats.
    Built. Different.

  • @bc1406
    @bc1406 6 месяцев назад +3

    Great shots of gus and Stan on the rocks

  • @crunkitupsome1
    @crunkitupsome1 6 месяцев назад +6

    Maybe the best episode so far - shows how truly epic in scope and inspiration what you’re doing is!

  • @niallchapman123
    @niallchapman123 6 месяцев назад +3

    Just ran my first marathon, and I probably wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for you Russ, gives me even more of an idea how much of an absolute beast you are, keep it up and if there's a party in Tunisia I might see you there ❤

  • @WS-bk7uu
    @WS-bk7uu 6 месяцев назад +7

    I started running in April for the first time after hearing about your journey from Geowizard. About to do my second half-marathon tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration Russ. For some reason this episode hit even harder and has given me all the motivation I need for tomorrow!

  • @_senib_8114
    @_senib_8114 6 месяцев назад +3

    Nelly deserves a spot in a motoring museum after this, what a beast.

  • @MaxGold-tj9zs
    @MaxGold-tj9zs 6 месяцев назад +4

    Stan and Jamie are made for one another

  • @LashanR
    @LashanR 6 месяцев назад +4

    The Sahara leg is living up to expectations. Some of the shots at the end look like they came straight from Dune, and you can see from the mood change from Russ just how brutal this is compared to anything that's come before

  • @dhiakaabi8596
    @dhiakaabi8596 6 месяцев назад +14

    Keep up you're the best
    Your follower from Algeria ❤❤

    • @WS-bk7uu
      @WS-bk7uu 6 месяцев назад +1

      So glad he could enter Algeria and see more of your country 🙏🏻

  • @emilygutschi6160
    @emilygutschi6160 6 месяцев назад +21

    Amazing work and amazing scenery. Some clips look like they’re straight out of DUNE! Love it :)

  • @KippJ
    @KippJ 6 месяцев назад +3

    This is so epic, the relentlessness of the desert is captured really well in the last few episodes. The resolve to keep going no matter what, day in day out, it’s unreal!

  • @EuropesNinja
    @EuropesNinja 6 месяцев назад +3

    Sick free solo climb ahah. What an amazing episode. The Sahara is no joke!!!

  • @maxxbenavente
    @maxxbenavente 6 месяцев назад +3

    That place where Guus and Stan climbed up a mountain of rocks, was STUNNING.
    Best of luck bois! Almost there

    • @lilme7052
      @lilme7052 4 месяца назад

      Thank god they're good at it, not a hospital for a mile or two.

  • @anthonylee4283
    @anthonylee4283 5 месяцев назад +1

    A part of me is glad that the original plan to start in the north and head south fell through, the Sahara seems like an absolute final boss level in the mission haha
    I feel like it would have been odd to run through here within the first month🤣

  • @spickymaster
    @spickymaster 6 месяцев назад +13

    love the thumbnail 😁 the swallow was very fitting! The Jamie T-shirt had me howling

  • @PalEllingsen
    @PalEllingsen 6 месяцев назад +16

    Moving our definition of hardest for every video.

  • @MrKittke
    @MrKittke 6 месяцев назад +7

    Camera man stan had such a glow up from the beginning

  • @MyBikeIsAwesome
    @MyBikeIsAwesome 6 месяцев назад +5

    Pretty sure that this episode was just dropping a big hint that the next hardest geezer challenge is to become the first person, EVER, to run the full length of Mars.
    The Sahara desert just looks so unreal.

  • @Viniter
    @Viniter 6 месяцев назад +9

    Oh no, I've been screen-capped as the voice of doubt! :D For the record, I've never doubted that Russ is gonna make it! I do have my reservations about Nelly though... that beautiful blue beast has made it much further than I ever thought she would, but the little cliffhanger at the end does not sound promising.

    • @Tjalve70
      @Tjalve70 6 месяцев назад

      I also never doubted that Russ would make it.
      Honestly, I did doubt that he would be able to keep up the pace of 65 km/day. And he does seem to have been able to make that. But I never doubted that he would make it.

  • @prtsp7843
    @prtsp7843 6 месяцев назад +3

    The rock climbing adventure Guus and Stan went on is what I want to do with my life

  • @wanderingohm
    @wanderingohm 6 месяцев назад +5

    Have the lads finally been monitized??? Two ads during this video!!!
    Never thought id be pleased for an ad during a video

  • @louise7552
    @louise7552 Месяц назад

    Stan and Jamie are spirit brothers. Love their connection. 😊

  • @Tjalve70
    @Tjalve70 6 месяцев назад +58

    3:10 Wooo... I'm in the video!

    • @Viniter
      @Viniter 6 месяцев назад +3

      We might as well be proven correct in the next video. :D

    • @Tjalve70
      @Tjalve70 6 месяцев назад

      @@Viniter Based on the last seconds of this video, it does seem that way, yes.
      Re-reading your comment at 3:10, I think you are a bit too pessimistic.
      When I drove there in an overloaded Land Cruiser, we didn't really have much problems. Well, we wouldn't have, if we hadn't pulled a trailer.
      So 4x4s should really not have any trouble getting there. And a 2WD that is quite high, and with an experienced sand driver, should also be able to do it without too much trouble. But a 2WD van, with a driver who is not experienced in sand driving, I would say that would only be possible with a LOT of help from the 4x4. And even then it might not be possible.

    • @Viniter
      @Viniter 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@Tjalve70 Oh I was absolutely not talking from experience, I know nothing about desert crossings. I was just wondering what people think with regards to possible Western Sahara crossing... and sort of vibe-checking Nelly. :D I like that there are some actually knowledgeable people here in the comments.

    • @aperson1
      @aperson1 6 месяцев назад

      How and why did you take this route? I'm quite interested to hear what the story there is.

    • @Tjalve70
      @Tjalve70 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@aperson1 I have tried to answer this twice.
      I'm not sure why my responses seem to vanish.

  • @virgilashruf718
    @virgilashruf718 6 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing, amazing, amazing. Makes me proud to see you in that shot in the desert with the wind blowing across and to know you are fucking smashing it. Not even the Saharan wind can knock you down.

  • @SmokeyDaysBBQ
    @SmokeyDaysBBQ 3 месяца назад

    What a bloke! Truly inspirational.

  • @liammartindill8090
    @liammartindill8090 6 месяцев назад +2

    The end of this had me in stitches. Best video so far this mission has reached its peak. Stay safe russ you trooper

  • @joshuawilkins3423
    @joshuawilkins3423 6 месяцев назад +2

    To see what you do for the charities and the actions you've taken to be the first to do something in this day and age is epic and I hope will be remembered for all time. Legend.
    I hope your reach explodes and you and your fantastic team get the recognition it deserves.
    Them strawb daqs gonna be the best tasting things ever!
    Keep battling, keep winning ❤

  • @llttf
    @llttf 6 месяцев назад +2

    The Hardest Geezer just hit diamond hardness. What a support team he has.

  • @tmntdonatello1333
    @tmntdonatello1333 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is just next level.. Russ what an inspiration you are. This has been my most favourite series I’ve ever watched! Keep going man! I’m so proud of you x

  • @deviousdanny2066
    @deviousdanny2066 6 месяцев назад +2

    absolute amazing scenery and Resilience Rus , been watching since the start and you've come a long way my geezer.

  • @Nooticus
    @Nooticus 6 месяцев назад

    These drone shots are absolutely insane. Huge props on the cinematography here. Incredible mountains and rock formations. Nelly is crushing it and the whole team has really come into their own. Truly the dream team.

  • @louise7552
    @louise7552 Месяц назад

    The Drone footage here is insane. Fantastic editing guys. ❤

  • @MyBikeIsAwesome
    @MyBikeIsAwesome 6 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks for wearing Guus’s swimming goggles! Now I expect hardestgeezermemes to go to work on making goggle content.

  • @matthiaswinterton13
    @matthiaswinterton13 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love your videos man. Just want to say it doesn’t matter what journey you’re on, I know a lot of people will always support you and the things you love! God speed Bruv

  • @gameplaykingz9545
    @gameplaykingz9545 6 месяцев назад +1

    Brudda you’re gonna be famous when u complete this, you’re gonna be on every podcast and blow tf up, and you will deserve every penny and every praise and recognition you receive. Well done mate not long left now pal

  • @toddlercarvideos2933
    @toddlercarvideos2933 6 месяцев назад +4

    Great stuff keep going Russ!!!

  • @quaidrasmussen4151
    @quaidrasmussen4151 6 месяцев назад +7

    Let’s go. So much Russ content recently. Love it

  • @Marc89000
    @Marc89000 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great content. Glad to see Russell is enjoying himself by the end. Much love stay strong.

  • @r10rrr39
    @r10rrr39 6 месяцев назад +3

    Gus with the science of pissing into the wind 👌😂😂😂

  • @BobbyBacala007
    @BobbyBacala007 6 месяцев назад +3

    3 videos in a week letsgoooo cant get enough !!

  • @shagoesfar
    @shagoesfar 6 месяцев назад +4

    My guy Russ, such an inspiration mate

  • @danlatham714628
    @danlatham714628 6 месяцев назад

    When this all ends two things are gonna happen. You'll be elated and we will be gutted it's come to an end. Absolutely loved following this from the start. Inspiration!

  • @JelloSpine
    @JelloSpine 6 месяцев назад

    It really set in just how much this geezer is runnin. I've sold a business, moved cities, started a new job, and went to that job a total of ~250 times since this series started. Throughout ALL of that, he's been running every single day. Wow.

  • @samb1857
    @samb1857 6 месяцев назад

    This series is actually incredible, thank you guys for recording this unbelievable journey as much as you have

  • @anthea5799
    @anthea5799 6 месяцев назад

    Those rock & little mountain bits were stunning! So random but fun!

  • @ALCOidalonic
    @ALCOidalonic 6 месяцев назад

    Anyone else baffled by the donations... In a bad way? How have people not given more to this beast of a mission/cause?! Crossing my fingers for more support for you guys! Mad respect 😁 🤜

  • @ChokyoDK
    @ChokyoDK 6 месяцев назад +6

    GO ON LAD🔥🔥

  • @calvin_geo
    @calvin_geo 6 месяцев назад +2

    Lets go Russ! I appreciate the inspiration your journey gives me! First found you from crossing the UK with GeoWizard (Tom)

  • @illusion657
    @illusion657 6 месяцев назад +1

    Stan and gus on a free solo rock climb looks like at least an E9 mad lads 😊

  • @maartenvz
    @maartenvz 6 месяцев назад +1

    Man this episode of dune the series was fantastic! What an incredible place, i would never be brave enough to go there though

    • @Tjalve70
      @Tjalve70 6 месяцев назад

      Why do you feel you have to be brave to go there?

  • @DavidBrown-jd2st
    @DavidBrown-jd2st 6 месяцев назад

    Just. Built. DIFFERENT.

  • @wanderingohm
    @wanderingohm 6 месяцев назад +7

    Guss is such a nice big brother taking his little brother climbing with him 😂

  • @NotFlappy12
    @NotFlappy12 6 месяцев назад +3

    Those drone shots of the rock formations were absolutely incredible.

    • @petertaylor4980
      @petertaylor4980 6 месяцев назад

      They don't have a drone, of course, which makes the shots even more amazing.

  • @merv1058
    @merv1058 6 месяцев назад

    Proper Legend Russ mate! Best video yet in my opinion. It’s like another universe there. Mad Max country. Keep on going your a Beast

  • @chapsjohn7435
    @chapsjohn7435 6 месяцев назад

    Rock climbing bit was sick 👌

  • @360flipmaster
    @360flipmaster 6 месяцев назад

    You deserve so many more views!!!

  • @andrewopenside3224
    @andrewopenside3224 6 месяцев назад

    "If you are going to piss into the wind, do it ferociously". Profound words! Git it, geezers!

  • @ArachnidMeadow
    @ArachnidMeadow 6 месяцев назад

    A message of support for this channel and a thumbs up on the video. Thanks so much for the effort to provide such consistently good content.

  • @sisdl15
    @sisdl15 6 месяцев назад

    Hands down best series on RUclips! Now I have my six-year-old son watching along with me for the final stretch!

  • @markdavies5172
    @markdavies5172 6 месяцев назад

    I can’t even put into words the respect I have for this man.

  • @Covingsworth
    @Covingsworth 6 месяцев назад +1

    amazing content lately guys

  • @anjaporter
    @anjaporter 6 месяцев назад +1

    *28 years ago 😮 what an epic mission

  • @khourikhourison10
    @khourikhourison10 6 месяцев назад +4

    The sandiest geezer

  • @낮은단
    @낮은단 6 месяцев назад

    Proud of you guys - keep going!!

  • @drizzyenemy4882
    @drizzyenemy4882 6 месяцев назад

    Absolutely insane

  • @leelo4372
    @leelo4372 6 месяцев назад +40

    6:22 Anakin would agree

  • @johannes-jandestigter5491
    @johannes-jandestigter5491 6 месяцев назад +2

    love the vids keep it up

  • @WhatWasInbetween
    @WhatWasInbetween 6 месяцев назад

    Mate too see you go from jungle to desolate African villages and now to the Sahara desert is honestly mind blowing and surreal, can't even imagine what's going through your own mind! Fucking legend in the game

  • @jonathandavies1038
    @jonathandavies1038 6 месяцев назад

    The best 'show' on planet Earth. Crushing it Geezer!

  • @fedsmokersnotdead1847
    @fedsmokersnotdead1847 6 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing human!!

  • @marshayame
    @marshayame 6 месяцев назад

    Each episode the lore of Gus gets deeper and deeper

  • @DanielHouston1406
    @DanielHouston1406 6 месяцев назад

    Keep going Russ! You’re an inspiration to us all!

  • @BogStrider
    @BogStrider 6 месяцев назад +2

    keep the ones and twos coming

  • @SWatchik
    @SWatchik 6 месяцев назад +2

    Dune part 2 marketing is going craaazy

  • @TheFuitster778
    @TheFuitster778 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @danlansley2156
    @danlansley2156 6 месяцев назад

    Just epic. Keep going Russ!!!