Behind the scenes with Russ Cook in Africa - in pictures

Russ Cook's run through Africa took him and his team far from the tourist trail. All photos: Jarred Karp Photography
Russ Cook's run through Africa took him and his team far from the tourist trail. All photos: Jarred Karp Photography
Cook's arrival in many countries sparked curiosity
Cook's arrival in many countries sparked curiosity
As the team travelled, they were met with friendly welcomes and often given gifts
As the team travelled, they were met with friendly welcomes and often given gifts
The crew were often invited to stay in locals' homes
The crew were often invited to stay in locals' homes
Harry Gallimore from Cook's support team chats to police officers during the mission
Harry Gallimore from Cook's support team chats to police officers during the mission
Guss van Veen, right, who was part of the support crew, is all smiles with locals during the mission
Guss van Veen, right, who was part of the support crew, is all smiles with locals during the mission
Stan Gaskell, left, was lead editor for Russ Cook's Project Africa
Stan Gaskell, left, was lead editor for Russ Cook's Project Africa
After 352 days, Cook crosses the finish line
After 352 days, Cook crosses the finish line