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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Hardest Geezer suggests daily 5km runs to tackle Britain’s obesity crisis

Ultramarathon runner Russ Cook, who ran the length of Africa last year, has suggested daily 5km runs as a solution to Britain’s obesity crisis.

Cook, who is also known as “Hardest Geezer”, said he was “blown away” by Britain’s obesity statistics and could not believe it costs the NHS around £6.5 billion a year.

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