A man running the length of Africa has secured the visa needed to continue his challenge. Russell Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, had planned to complete the length of 360 marathons in 240 days. After visa complications, the 26-year-old previously said the challenge was dependent on whether he could secure permission to cross the border […]
A man running the length of Africa has been advised to avoid travelling through Algeria by the UK Foreign Office over safety concerns. Russell Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, had originally planned to complete 360 marathons in 240 days. After visa complications, the 26-year-old said the challenge could be in doubt. The government warned terrorists […]
A man running the length of Africa for charity has said the challenge could be in doubt over visa issues. Russell Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, had planned to complete the length of 360 marathons in 240 days. After complications including an armed robbery, the 26-year-old was forced to extend the challenge. Mr Cook said […]
A man running the length of Africa is eyeing the most difficult part of the challenge – crossing the Sahara Desert. Russell Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, had originally planned to complete 360 marathons in 240 days. After complications with his visas, health scares, geopolitical issues and an armed robbery, the 26-year-old was forced to […]