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Russ Cook shares his experiences and insights on marathon training and endurance running during a live recording in London.

Russ Cook, ‘Hardest Geezer’,  joins Coach Ben and Anya Culling for a special live recording in London, chasing a blistering 2:35 marathon goal. Despite running across a continent, he shares how marathon training is pushing him in new ways. From raw, often hilarious stories from Africa to his broader journey from rock bottom, Russ reflects on completing one of the toughest endurance feats in history - admitting he could never do it again. From raw, hilarious stories of life on the road in Africa to his broader journey from rock bottom, Russ reflects on the grit required to keep going when things get tough. This episode explores why the real value of doing hard things isn’t the finish line, but the self-belief you build along the way. If you're training for a marathon, chasing a PB, or need a shot of running motivation, you'll love this one. Listen for more on: 🏃‍♂️ Why marathon training feels harder than ultra-endurance challenges 🧠 The marathon training mindset that got Russ through Africa 💪 How a “nothing to lose” mindset changes your running performance 🎯 What actually matters most on race day (pacing, fitness, and mindset) 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday…

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