Russ’s monologue at the end centring around growth and gratitude feels like a defining point of the mission for his commitment. I’ve been rewatching a couple of the early videos and the difference in his mentality then to now is what will get him to Tunisia. Hardest Geezer? More like Deepest Geezer

@dans8066

10 ай бұрын

I second the "Deepest Geezer" renaming. I guess when you are smashing tarmac for 60kms a day, you have a lot of time to do some thinking.

@tomshaw3266

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely extraordinary piece of film. Better than anything you'd see in any drama on TV or any 'reality' show. That was reality hitting home. This guy operates on a completely different level to most of us - I really really hope he gets through to the end. Cmon Russ

@varunchowdary93

10 ай бұрын

Deepest Geezer for president😄🫡

“Check engine light is on, I checked, the engine is still there” lol

That ending was beautiful. Always nice to reflect on the good things in life.

This man better receive a knighthood at the end of this. Make it happen Charles, make it happen!

@darkmann12

10 ай бұрын

Charlie might've popped the royal clogs by then 😩

@Atypicalcare-

10 ай бұрын

Russ doesn’t strike me as a royalist but defo deserves it!

@josephwhitney-lang4037

10 ай бұрын

that won’t happen, charles hates africa.

@CollectionLearning.

10 ай бұрын

​@@josephwhitney-lang4037Africans* also gingers

@tylercarter8033

10 ай бұрын

Fuck the monarchy. This man is doing more good than any modern king couldndream of

Cut that last few minutes up and get it posted everywhere. Really touching and great to here more on what drives Russ. Quality stuff.

@runwithjon

10 ай бұрын

I've already watched the last segment 4 times

The fact that he managed to run that far with his foot causing him pain is mental. No tarmac is safe from the 1’s & 2’s

Russ speaking at the end there was beautiful. It’s nice to hear those deep and intentional thoughts from him. And Jarred asking the good and thought provoking questions. Got me all misty eyed with the music playing in the background, props to Stan’s editing. Much love for this crazy bunch!

I don’t usually comment, but following that journey has just been an absolute inspiration, let’s go Russ !

I had to rewatch your monologue Russ. That was a coming of age moment. Wow, you have truly arrived. This is the African mindset. The sense of gratitude, but also steely determination to push on through uncompromising obstacle. No going back. I wish you well for the rest of this adventure. Excellent work from you and your crew

The monologue at the end was amazing, love to see it more❤

That last few minutes with Russ might be my favourite moment of the series so far. He has to release a book after he’s completed this. What a bloke.

End of Day Averages: Day 129: 38.03km Day 130: 37.97km Day 131: 37.91km Day 132: 37.86km Actual distance covered this video: 123km Can't decide if you're a hero or an absolute nutter! lol

@ryankeen6756

10 ай бұрын

Thing is he normally does that in half the days to!

@natashafletcher600

10 ай бұрын

@@ryankeen6756 yeah :/ . I'm still impressed. :)

@Lukas-ph9uf

10 ай бұрын

What's his strava

@natashafletcher600

10 ай бұрын

i don't know what that means@@Lukas-ph9uf

@r.davies2702

10 ай бұрын

​@@Lukas-ph9ufThere's more to life than Strava.

The amount Russ has grown just over the length of the journey so far is incredible, and his monologue at the end of this video was inspiring. It's the personal growth that will get him to the end, not simple determination, or stubbornness, or willpower, and he's embracing it.

Haven't commented yet for this whole journey, but think it is now necessary. Those beautiful words at the end epitomise the whole point of this mission, as well as the missions that each and every one of us decides to go through by getting out of bed and attacking the day. The feats that you are pulling off - and the immense difficulty that they require - have been inspiring hundreds of thousands of us around the world on a daily basis. That on it's own is a pretty incredible achievement, let alone running the entire flipping length of Africa. Keep holding yourself to the flame Russ, Bang Bang.

@stijnvankuilenburg2545

10 ай бұрын

couldnt have put it into words any better, amen my friend, bang bang

The last few minutes I feel like we met the real russ, all bullshit gone and reality comes in. Brilliant lads. Love the videos and wish you health to the end.

The 5 minute monologue at the end there was incredible to listen to. That side of the mission is really important to capture as theres a lot of relentlessly trying to move forward to the finish line. Great to hear Russ reflecting on the journey so far. Also great from Jarrad to prompt and give Russ the space to speak.

Always a good day when the Hardest Geezer drops a vid

This is exactly what I have been waiting for!! Russ getting deep and vulnerable and telling us how he feels, explaining the inner landscape of his thoughts, just what it takes to do what he does every day, how lonely it can be and challenges. Thank you!!

This man is insane. I tell people about the boys and the mission and they don’t believe me

Been watching since day 1 - haven’t commented much but man it’s just beautiful and wonderful what you lads have put into action. Sending good energies hoping you guys are safe and healthy all the way to Tunisia !

That ending was beautiful. Big up Russ, ya got this!

I've been feeling pretty down recently but that introspective monologue by Russ really sinks in and makes sense. Great stuff.

@stijnvankuilenburg2545

10 ай бұрын

amen.

The ending of the vid was my favourite part of the series so far

If you like this series, I really recommend Ffyona Campbell - On foot through Africa. She was the first woman to walk around the world, and did Africa in her twenties. Amazing woman, and book.

that ending was absolutely breathtaking. amazing bois, keep banging those ones and twos, we are rooting for you till the bitter end.

The way Russ and his team are growing with this mission is beautiful to observe and truly inspirational. I got no doubt that they are going to power on through and make it to the end. Keep stomping.

That speech at the end..... absolutely beautiful! So inspirational and admirable! SMASH THOSE 1s & 2s BROTHER!!!!!!!!

The final 5 minutes of Russ monologuing is perhaps the greatest 5 minutes of this entire series so far. It really hits home after watching this series week after week, month after month how much commitment has been devoted and how much growth has occurred. I can only imagine how much Russ and the team have learned about this beautiful continent, about each other and about themselves. Diamonds form under pressure, and this project is absolutely batshit insane. This is one of the greatest things on the internet right now. Keep it going!

Such inspirational words towards the end bro, gratitude is paramount. Persistence essential. Keep pushing lads

Something I've found this year that is more powerful than I ever thought before was gratitude. Seems like Russ is pretty grateful for his position in life and its awesome to see.

I’ve always been so inspired, and so admire people who undertake these seemingly super human feats. I was a little kid when I was obsessed with Terry Fox and his attempt to run across Canada for Cancer research; the Barkley marathon; now this machine of a Geezer. It puts my aches and pains in perspective and blows my mind.

The most insightful and touching video of the series so far. Excellent work by the whole team

@stijnvankuilenburg2545

10 ай бұрын

That ending was truly breathtaking wasn't it?

Fuck, Russ looks so much happier in this episode than in the previous couple ones - I guess dealing with this foot problem and making headway has taken his mind off the DRC awfulness. I was worried for you there for a time, mate, awesome to see you do better!

@AjZ530

10 ай бұрын

I've missed a few episodes, was in a bit of a bad headspace myself ngl. What happened in the DRC?

@JohannesWiberg

10 ай бұрын

@@AjZ530 The details haven't been revealed yet - they will address it in an upcoming episode. But he was apparently kidnapped (or if it was language issues) and held in a village for several days while the guys in the van couldn't get to him and possibly didn't even know where he was.

Solid decision making, really love the question Sam asks. Really gives an insight in the thought process during it all.

Good to see Russ rolling with the punches with a better mindset. Always going to be ups and downs but he'll deffo make it to the end. One of the best episodes yet. X

14:52 No better way to appreciate how good of a job Stand does behind the camera, than having Russ pick it up for a bit.

I’m liking the narrative on the videos, please do more information/history on the areas you’re travelling through

“Trudging ferociously” fucking amazing.

Great job going more in-depth in conversation this episode. Hearing some deep, honest thoughts really resonated with me and it's greatly appreciated. Keep doing what you're doing!

This 120km over the last few days has been the luckiest stretch of tarmac in the whole of Africa. The tarmac Gods will thank Russ for his compassion and sympathy. Our condolences to the rest of it when that foot is back and smashing the road to pieces once again.

I really enjoyed the commentary at the end, it was actually moving

Love the chat at the end Russ. A deep insight into your mind and motivation. Its easy to see you as the "hardest geezer" but there is some awesome motivational points you made too. Mad respect man! Have been following since ep.1!

Good to see reinforcements coming to the team. Big ol nessy’s done it’s job but you stomped the roads too hard

The 'dramatic scene' music kicking in for 2 seconds as a branch threatened Stan is my favourite joke of the series 😂

go on russ, watching every vid wishing you on, and the rest of the crew ur all smashing it. whenever days hard i always think at least im not running like Russ right now

Turns out Geezer is a very thoughtful man, I mean I knew that all along, but to hear him share the impact on him, and what this journey means to him was insightful and truly beautiful. Cheers boys! Ones and Twos! Bang Bang!

Fantastic ending to that one! Keep smashing it Russ

That house at the beginning was stunning😍 also please take care of yourself , all of you guys! Y’all be grateful for it in the long run🙏🏼

These just keep getting better and better

Am glad I caught this episode I can’t watch them all as I only found out about you from BBC clip. That was a lovely reflective moment and HERE’S to the girl at home. Well done ❤️👏🏾

Keep freaking stompin m8, i have no doubt you will make it! huge inspiration for all the other geezers and geezets out here!

Mate, just so much respect. To articulate how you feel the way you did there at the end, and giving all of us rooting for you the opportunity to reflect and consider what we ourselves are grateful for, thankyou!! What a wonderful moment. Fucking game on 💪🏻

Russ first of all I want to congratulate you for this truly remarkable quest, I first learned about you in the football across England vid with GeoWizard and then a video all about you on Zealand's channel, I'm a FM Fan, I'm also a seagulls fan being a born and bred Brightonian season ticket holder in the past, Glenn Murray a true Brighton legend coming out strong supporting you, how pleasing for you, what a result bruv. I have Autism, PTSD and suffered horrid acts with sexual abuse whilst being in Foster care as a vulnerable child I can't lie it has ruined my adult years due to drink and drugs running from my past feeling ashamed bro. However honestly after getting to the point of suicidal thoughts and suffering with a broken heart I really wanted to do something to stop this feeling. So I started walking, building myself up, walking longer and longer covering distances, 13 miles in a day moving, bought a bike started going on the trails with just me and my headphones looking for inspiration. Listening to people like you. I am so greatful to be able to watch this. This is better than any movie, any series and bore fest VAR football match. Everything I think about doing now I'm literally saying if you can run marathon after marathon and literally move yourself across the entire continent of Africa with all that you had to experience, then I can push, no moaning, no winging, I am truly blown away by you bro. Anyone watching over you can see that your a special kinda breed, made different. From a geeza that loves and coached football you have changed something in me, my mindset is different. From the bottom of my heart thank you. My Gf is also called Emily figure that. Emily's are also very special. Take care of yourself bro. If I bump into you I'm buying you a pint. Legend. Thanks bro. Lee.

This episode has been my favourite so far. The way the story is being told as it unfolds is beautiful and getting glimpses into the mind of the man doing this with the integral support of his team is so cool.

22:57-25-34 I will listen to this time and again in my life through struggle and for motivation and to remind to be grounded and grateful always.

Incredible video. The ending was inspirational.

Best series out there keep going you got this. Inspiration to all

That speech in the end was inspirational keep up the madness bro!

Absolutely loved hearing the speech at the end, what a man you are Russ Cook. The hardest geezer. 🫡

You're piece at the end rang true and moved me a lot. Thank you for this, I don't really know why you're doing it but boy it's a journey and incredible to watch you grow. Boys supporting you - Jared and SA lad forgot your name, you boys are legends. Followed you from the beginning and I'll be there to the end. Tom from Devon

@tomrainey7975

10 ай бұрын

Ps I'm ginger and I've never been told I smell of milk but I do really like milk

Such a lovely chat with Jared at the end 🤍

Dropping some wisdom at the end!

Dam, that ending giving me goosebumps. keep it up team you got this!

The last few minutes were very poignant. Been rooting for you from the start Russ, you’ve got this mate! ❤

Awesome boys you are all doing amazing Bang Bang 1-2 all the way to the end x

Great stuff. Loving the adventure

Literally loved this episode, raw and thankful ❤

This ep was actually incredible

That monologue near the end is one of the best moments of the journey so far. Keep crushing it mate

Memorized by the last few minutes of this one 😊 keep up the good work Russ 👏

beautiful work russ. Keep it up.

Pretty sure if you check the youtube analytics you’ll see people from countries all over the world are watching and supporting you! Keep going!!

"There's so much beauty in the struggle". --Geezer

@lilme7052

3 ай бұрын

Almost Gandhi level

Great to hear some words from Russ in this episode, keep smashing it🫡

Best episode so far just for the monologue at the end. Good to hear the deep and meaningful thoughts from inside Russ' head.

These keep getting better !

Amazing words at the end, inspirational stuff. Absolute pleasure following this journey lads. 1's and 2's forever 💪🏻

Loved the little chat at the end

Absolute legend Russ! Another great video Stan, Harry and Jared! That bit at the end was really poignant and great to share with us. It would be interesting to try and communicate some of the places that Russ goes to mentally everyday in his runs. I love the toilet humour but it's also nice to have the motivational content (I literally started running 4 months ago because of Russ and am now training for a half-marathon). I also wonder if you've thought about outsourcing someone to edit reel type content as another way of attracting new viewers?

"There's so much beauty in the struggle, there's so much growth in the struggle." I've been able to relate so much with this adventure because all of us are facing our own different struggles and trials. Russ and the lads are such an inspiration, I'm very proud and honored to be a witness of this. Much respect and admiration from Colombia.

let’s go Russ, you’re an inspiration

Don’t give up russ you will heal and come back stronger

Love you mate, you are an absolute f***ing legend!!!!

keep smashing it!

The speech at the end was amazing and inspiring

Russ is always so positive and upbeat. Always got a smile despite pushing his body to the limit every day. Remarkable - top work.

This ending has been the best part of the series so far. Keep it going Lads 👏👏👏

This man is utterly inspirational

Unreal, keep going!

What a man and what a mission - a true inspiration to everyone ❤

I've never heard a man sound so turned on by croissants before, but i totally get it!

The privilege is real, but so is the struggle. Stomp on!

In the timeline of not a single person has ran from the bottom of Africa to the top of Africa. He will be the first man in the entire history of existence to run this stretch of the earth.

@s.wvazim6517

10 ай бұрын

It's actually mind blowing what him and his team are doing

Let's goooo Russ !! Much love from India ❤🇮🇳

If there's ever been a gent I've thought "This guy right here deserves 1 million subs overnight", its you man 100% Love from South Africa brother keep pushing

“There will come a time there’s so much security and comfort that we’ll want more than anything else is deprivation and challenge.” ─ Kierkegaard

I have absolute confidence in this man to do the impossible! Inspiring

Amazing ending. Still the best series on youtube

Goooo on lad!!

Love your humility ❤