Brit operating size of Africa may have wild meal and booze combo when he is dwelling

A bloke operating the size of Africa who calls himself ‘Hardest Geezer’ has lived as much as his identify as he revealed he’ll sink a Stella Artois together with a Tesco meal deal when he is again within the UK.

Russ Cook is 280 days into his mammoth journey and has not too long ago skilled metaphorical street blocks as he tried to enter Algeria, however he is aware of the end line is shut – and he’s dreaming of some British favourites.

Russ, 26, from Worthing, West Sussex, was aiming for a complete of 360 Marathons in 240 days however has since wen’t over his schedule.

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The complete journey size is a leisurely 15,000 km, or 9,320 miles. That’s is across the size between Russ’ native boozer in Worthing… to Australia.

Even nonetheless, the previous rest room cleaner is already dreaming of a chilly pint. Responding to an X follower who puzzled what Russ’ “first meal in England and choice of pint is” he revealed all, with shocking outcomes.

“Tesco meal deal + Stella Artois. Heritage,” Russ responded, with the Italian pinched fingers gesture emoji.

After being known as a “man of culture” by one other follower, he added: “Sophisticated international geezer of mystique & sophistication.”

The ginger beer lover has a option to go but, although. And he has some points getting by way of his subsequent nation.

Taking to X earlier this week, he wrote: “We haven’t been in a position to get visas for Algeria, and if we don’t get them, then it’s recreation over for Project Africa.

“I’ve been running now for 278 days, covered nearly 12,000km through 13 countries and raised over £140k for charity in my attempt to become the first person ever to run the entire length of Africa.

““But proper now all of that’s completely hanging on whether or not we will get permission from Algeria to allow us to cross in by way of this border with Mauritania. This is the one possibility we now have left so, Algeria, should you’re listening, please attain out to me.

“Anything you need from us please let me know. It would be an absolute privilege to visit your beautiful country.”

Russ did not specify why he hasn’t been in a position to get a visa however tagged in a number of Algerian officers into his tweet, together with the nation’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

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