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Hardest Geezer Russ Cook begins running length of New Zealand

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Russ Cook , nicknamed Hardest Geezer , has begun his latest challenge running the full length of New Zealand .

The 27-year-old will run the 1,864 mile ( 3,000km ) Te Araroa Trail , which will see him take on 60 ultramarathons while navigating mountains, forests, coastlines and cities.

He completed his previous endurance challenge in April last year after 352 days .

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