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