The Latest Breaking News from Russ Cook

‘I wish that I had discovered this side of me earlier’: Spencer Matthews on resilience, addiction and his new Project 7 endurance challenge

INTERVIEW: “If you consistently show up and behave in a way that you admire and you want to be, one day you're going to wake up as that person” Spencer Matthews tells Emilie Lavinia ahead of his latest impossible-sounding endurance challenge

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

‘Life is brutal. Running helps’: the 17-year-old who faced despair – and ran the length of Britain

Marcus Skeet has dealt with a lot: diabetes, anxiety, depression, OCD and the pressures of being a young carer. A few years ago, he reached his lowest point. Then he began working towards an extraordinary goal

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Gen-Z adults with a fitness regime ‘more likely to have a financial plan’

Nine in 10 people who take steps to keep fit also have a financial plan in place, according to research for Experian.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

Brian Schottenheimer Cracks 'Let Russ Cook' Joke When Discussing Cowboys Running Game

A good one from Dallas' new coach.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27, 2025

Hardest Geezer announces brutal new challenge after running the length of Africa

Russ Cook expects the 300,000ft elevation – the equivalent of 10 Mount Everests – to be the most challenging part of his journey

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

‘Hardest Geezer’ to take on 3,000km run spanning the length of New Zealand

Russ Cook previously raised more than £1 million by running the length of Africa.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Uplifting stories of 2024: From Boki the bear’s surgery to Hardest Geezer’s run

Here is a look at some of the most uplifting stories of the year.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Euro 2024 diary: the Hardest Geezer and Kevin Grosskreutz’s schnitzel bar

Our reporter samples the sights and sounds of Germany including England’s emotional semi-final win in Dortmund

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024

Russ Cook Set to Return to Africa to Promote the Marathon des Sables

Russ Cook, otherwise known as the Hardest Geezer, has been all over the news recently after he completed his epic run across the length of Africa.

inkl · Apr 24, 2024

Aches, pains and new goals: what next for ‘hardest geezer’ Russ Cook after Africa run

Experts say best form of recovery will be to stay active and to get psychological support to help set healthy targets

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2024