‘Mind over Miles’ by Russ Cook

After a few thrillers, a couple of teenage fiction novels and the odd best-seller, we are back to a running book. In fact, I haven’t read a running book since June. so it was nice to read this.

Russ Cook, or better known as the Hardest Geezer, is a bit of a celebrity after his epic run down the length of Africa. He completed the 10,000 mile run in 352 days and I remember watching the odd social media post at the time. So when I saw he had written a book about the adventure I thought I’d give it a go.

I probably overuse the phrase ‘definitely worth a read’, but this is definitely worth a read. I really enjoyed it.

It’s more than just a book about a bloke doing lots of running. Of course, he came up against various obstacles, some bigger than others: attempted kidnapping, armed robbery, denied border crossings, and a plethora of running issues. But it also explores his own problems with drinking and gambling.

A story of grit and determination. You can’t read it without being inspired!

I’m off to book in the next 100km race.