I'm running across 1000km of ROADLESS Sahara Desert

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I'm running across 1000km of ROADLESS Sahara Desert

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The most dangerous stretch of the journey so far.
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@mrharvest 5 ай бұрын

I love Guus. He's just so solid. At first I thought he was a bit aloof like he didn't care. But it seems like he really cares so much. And Stan, he's not in the videos much but he's been there from the start just doing his part. Fucking legend man.

@loganleroy8622 5 ай бұрын

I really hope the entire crew along the way will be able to show up in Tunisia.

@00CooG00 5 ай бұрын

Gus is the fucking man!

@00CooG00 5 ай бұрын

Stan is the fucking man!

@cameramanstan 5 ай бұрын

Jamie is not the fucking man

@giftapfel 5 ай бұрын

we simp for stan and moustapha

@NoelyNoel 5 ай бұрын

Mustapha is a f***ing legend.

@jettnash5217 5 ай бұрын

This cannot be stated enough. I wanna visit Mauritania just to tell him he's a legend

@pliubumas 5 ай бұрын

I hope the guys are definitely bringing him in for the finish and the afterparty in Tunisia

@HenryJones16Britain 5 ай бұрын

I feel like the average viewer expects some kind of hyper-excitement where every moment is entertaining, but the beauty of this project is not only the raw realism of the situation you’re going through but the resilience your presenting throughout - you’re not doing a 5 day Mr Beast challenge, you’re doing a first-time feat for humanity and it’s not appreciated half as much as it should be

@Nooticus 5 ай бұрын

absolutely

@R4rd 5 ай бұрын

11:36 The Dutch saying goes '(to see) bears on the road'. So not the drink, but the animal. It means to foresee trouble ahead. So 'no bears on the road' means something like 'I foresee no trouble, it's gonna be fine'. Having said that, i might go for a beer on the road as well.

@ElPestino 5 ай бұрын

geen beren op de weg met een biertje voor onderweg

@kimchi_b 5 ай бұрын

I thought it was no bares on the road (naked people)...that's why for forty years when I visit the Netherlands I only get naked in the parks 🤔

@neliz2194 5 ай бұрын

@@ElPestinogeen heineken he

@lewisfranielczyk5756 5 ай бұрын

This channel is so under-subscribed. The level of content being delivered is unrivalled

@1991ryanl 5 ай бұрын

I'm expecting it to be one of those video series that will never stop being watched, and might not even reach it's peak number of viewers even for years after he's done! There will be alot of people who wont know about it until it hits the news when he finishes too. Or maybe a movie/series version might hit one of the big streaming websites, with some extra commentary from the team. We are the lucky ones that get to see it as it's happening!

@Nooticus 5 ай бұрын

agreed.

@Nooticus 5 ай бұрын

@@1991ryanl thats true i guess yeah

@dhidhi1000 5 ай бұрын

@@1991ryanli don’t think so… it’s a bit too niche, like the type of cable TV content like Man vs Wild etc. I wouldn’t be surprised if a larger cable TV bought the rights to this content though.

@1991ryanl 5 ай бұрын

@@dhidhi1000 good point... I forget that im in a bubble of watching documentaries of amazing human achievements, like ataxian, or k2, orrr the long way round... Maybe if they do like a Gossip girl style movie, then they will get the wider audience 😄 I think it has the potential to reach as large an audience as Long way round.. because there are probably more runners than motorcycle enthusiasts, which m ight balance out the fact that euwan mcgregor was a movie star to start with =P

@broshmosh 5 ай бұрын

Desert mice drink water collected throughout the day from their very wide, very thin ears. They effectively recycle their own sweat mixed with the tiny amount of natural condensate in the atmosphere. Incredible creatures.

@scrumpopulous 5 ай бұрын

2 things 1) please get some eye protection before you get an eye infection 2) love the end of episode voiceover trailer Loving the final boss desert challenge: heat, wind, soft ground, no tarmac, no signal. Great finale!

@ishmyboy 5 ай бұрын

Hes gunna scratch his cornea up and get some eye damage. Especially as he's rubbing his eyes with sand in after a sand storm. Never rub the eye in that situation

@Widdox 5 ай бұрын

He was wearing goggles on the super windy day.

@pliubumas 5 ай бұрын

The video is with 2 weeks delay, by now he is back in civilisation in Algeria and looks healthy. So whatever he did he was fine. Still a lot of desert left, but it's tarmac.

@ishmyboy 5 ай бұрын

@@pliubumas he would just tun through it regardless of whether his eyes are fine or not haha

@calhenno8 5 ай бұрын

Probably the most impressive achievement that comes to mind, 305 days of running over a marathon every day in Africa..with all the crap you had to endure. Words can’t describe the respect and pride. Nearly there mate🔥

@Bob-kt6bi 5 ай бұрын

What about the Great Wall of China

@Bob-kt6bi 5 ай бұрын

Not to undermine the Africa run, but they literally built a wall across China

@frandalf_99 5 ай бұрын

I'm just so fascinated to see what the human body can be capable of it's amazing

@itsmartygo3028 5 ай бұрын

Hey massive shout out Mustafa. What an awesome human being 🌞

@ChokyoDK 5 ай бұрын

We need merch for this series man. I've watched since day 1 and it would be greta to have something to commemorate this series

@kimchi_b 5 ай бұрын

Great call!

@claytonfs 5 ай бұрын

It's been nearly a year... honestly shocking they don't have merch. They must not need it, which is good I guess.

@anthea5799 5 ай бұрын

Same & agree!

@jorick-2033 5 ай бұрын

Would definitely buy it!

@samandbencolliesurbex577 5 ай бұрын

I think Iveco should sponsor this trip, what better advert for their vehicles than that old, bashed up blue bus that just refuses to give up. The hardest geezer and the hardest van. Top work fella, crack on make us proud

@LFCNATHAN 5 ай бұрын

I’m not emotionally ready for the end of this mission/series, Kept me going for the past 12 months.

@1Dreamking 5 ай бұрын

My thoughts and feelings as well. I don't want this to end... One of the things that kept me sane this last year.

@00CooG00 5 ай бұрын

Discovered this channnel a few months ago and Im so invested in this series now. Like honestly I can’t believe you don’t have 10 million subscribers. What you lads are doing is fucking wild. Fucking keep at it boys!!! Lots of love! Rooting for you every step!!

@Nooticus 5 ай бұрын

agreed!

@novemberdag1127 4 ай бұрын

Not Guus mixing "no bears on the road" to beers haha. Completely changes it. Love the bromance you all have going on. The series is very wholesome overall.

@SamJansson 5 ай бұрын

I bloody love this series. I love how comfortable the team is together now. I love the insane effort from all of you. I love that Guus finally got some sleep. The first thing I'm doing when this ends is watching it all again. Keep it up lads.

@H3dgeh0g12 5 ай бұрын

The team around you is so solid, I can't wait to see you reach tunisia

@astrolopitekos 5 ай бұрын

Seeing Guus spiraling out due to sleep deprivation reminds me of when my daughter was born and we barely slept for months 😬

@user-ei8jf5hb8i 5 ай бұрын

All algeria are waiting to support you good luck champion see you soon

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

Well, he left Tindouf yesterday. He's already in Algeria. The update is about 2 weeks delayed, since he had no signal in the desert.

@lemonade_ib 5 ай бұрын

Tindouf is Algeria.@@Tjalve70

@MN-vw3rp 5 ай бұрын

@@Tjalve70nice, that's good to hear

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

@@lemonade_ib I know that. I have been in Tindouf. That's why I said HE IS ALREADY IN ALGERIA.

@martinwilliamson5250 5 ай бұрын

That outro was fkn sick, this series is just absolutely next level, the storytelling and great editing while on the road is so impressive. Keep it up guys, if I was a bit older and could afford to travel to that finish line I would.

@highnotes10 5 ай бұрын

I hope you document the process of stopping running after so long. The first day with no running, body effects short term and long term, things most appreciated at home, things missed from the mission.

@hkayir916 5 ай бұрын

This guy is legend as african born and raised in wales .. when i visit east africa i find the heat too much 😫 i can hardly walk and this man runned from tip of south Africa to north of afica this man is a legend a hard man ... yet with a pure heart of gold kudos my friend

@HTOP1982 5 ай бұрын

But if there was a deluge, you would be able to survive, with the Welsh preparation :)

@hkayir916 5 ай бұрын

@@HTOP1982 kkkkkkk

@skrtdaily5533 5 ай бұрын

"Went through it on violence" is such a funny sentence, Gus is hilarious

@xti2020 5 ай бұрын

I hope this crew all maintain a presence on social media after all this is over. I’m sure we’ll see Russ doing some other mad thing, but I hope the other lads continue their own adventures.

@danb1360 5 ай бұрын

i cant wait to read the book about what they couldn't show in the videos

@freelancekate8919 5 ай бұрын

Yeah bring on the book

@garruksson 5 ай бұрын

there's gonna be a book?

@kimchi_b 5 ай бұрын

@@garruksson There has GOT to be...I will help write it if professional help is needed :)

@EhabAboud 5 ай бұрын

Mustapha is casually making up for so many obstacles over the last few weeks. Legend

@jannes3290 5 ай бұрын

The boys met Muad'ib and didn't notice

@MN-vw3rp 5 ай бұрын

Whats that

@jannes3290 5 ай бұрын

@@MN-vw3rp It's a desert mouse in the Dune universe (by Frank Herbert) I won't spoil it for people who are interested, but I'll just say it's of great importance:)

@MN-vw3rp 5 ай бұрын

@@jannes3290 i watched the movie, and find it very offensive but idc, u do u

@joshscott9905 5 ай бұрын

Damn dude, I'm amazed every time I see you post a video and see where you're at. Mad props to you and the whole team!

@cognitivedissonancecamp6326 5 ай бұрын

YT put this in my algorithm and the way I see it, if a dude is going to put this much effort into a project, the least I can do is sit on my ass and watch it.

@seangriffin2070 5 ай бұрын

Godspeed sir, the whole world is behind you

@avalanchas336 5 ай бұрын

Petition to make ANY of the frames around 2:43 the new channel profile picure LOL

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

Are you trying to scare away new viewers?

@Atsury_is_better_than_you 5 ай бұрын

Glad to be able to witness this journey with you all ~

@GamingAmmonity 5 ай бұрын

I love the fact, banter is still good. Amazing management and team work.

@davejudson9921 5 ай бұрын

Rooting for you guys! Looks like a long slog ahead, but so close!!

@Fray-Bentos 5 ай бұрын

This channel is the biggest inspirational channel I have seen in years... Maybe in decades. Love you guys so much. Been here since the start and eagerly await each episode. Big stomps!

@energysource175 5 ай бұрын

I don't know how Russ has the energy to do those voice overs every video!

@danlansley2156 5 ай бұрын

Legendary effort. Keep going Russ! 🇲🇷🇩🇿

@willjohn28 5 ай бұрын

Sometimes I deep how long I’ve been watching this series for (we’re one off episode 80 and almost a year later) and then I have the secondary seemingly obvious realisation that this geezer has been running an ultra marathon every day that whole time 😂

@JasonAllan 5 ай бұрын

You don’t receive 1% of the recognition you deserve for this.

@moustaphabaya7887 5 ай бұрын

Hahahahha that edit of the slackline was just gold! Loving the Sahara vlogs, i don’t think people realise how much work goes into them!!

@elad_sefarad 5 ай бұрын

That's a great story, the only thing I'm missing is the dwelling of the thoughts and exposure of the soul during the long run.

@sammusker4069 5 ай бұрын

Kinda concerned that you'll lose Russ especially now that there's no signal. If there are forking roads it'll be easy to get disoriented and go the wrong way in the dark. If you last saw him 30km ago that'll be an extremely large radius to search and you might not find him before he runs out of water, especially given that he would start dehydrated from being deep into his run when you lose contact. Is it possible to meet up with him every 5k through the desert stretch so there's a smaller radius to search if you lose contact?

@_Wombat 5 ай бұрын

If it makes you feel any better I have the power of foresight and they made it back to tarmac.

@kimchi_b 5 ай бұрын

@@_Wombat Thank goodness for that (your foresight) but it doesn't stop it being reckless beyond belief.

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

@@kimchi_b I agree. I mean, we know know that he's in Algeria. He just left Tindouf yesterday. But it is beyond reckless to split up like that, especially at night. The pickup should simply be driving behind Russ, close enough that the driver can see him. Maybe they will do that from now on. We'll see.

@ArachnidMeadow 5 ай бұрын

A message of support for this channel and a thumbs up on the video. Thanks so much for the effort to provide such consistently good content.

@pointbreakfish 5 ай бұрын

Building up to an amazing finish. My life won’t be the same. Russ you gotta push your Patreon more!! I’m gonna leave mine running to support you on future quests. I’m sure there’s a lot of peeps out there that would do the same 🙏🏽

@nathaliegrant8878 5 ай бұрын

Missed the updates!!! So glad to get another.

@lukewatkeys1817 5 ай бұрын

Yes Russ! Keep smashing that tarmac(sand)!

@pitamul8095 5 ай бұрын

Despite the running challenge - the show itself is great! You guys should definitely continue and come up with something new after you finish Project Africa.

@DanielFinton 5 ай бұрын

Stan really went from bad to Chad with that hair cut didn’t he? Man looks stunning fair play Also end sequence was coldddddddd 🥶

@Vanatice 5 ай бұрын

shoutout to Russ and the whole team as always

@dannyc5813 5 ай бұрын

Great outro, nothing too crazy, just a wrap up. You've got it sorted guys!

@JGGNGHS 5 ай бұрын

Damn! Stan is looking fresh af

@00CooG00 5 ай бұрын

Harry Potter post rehab vibes. Mmmmhmm.

@JGGNGHS 5 ай бұрын

@@00CooG00 haha, exactly!

@toadsageskateboarding7788 5 ай бұрын

WOOOO NEW PROJECT AFRICA VIDEO. READY TO GO FOR MY RUN IN THE FREEZING RAIN NOW. YOU LADS ARE SMASHING IT.

@walterstevens8676 5 ай бұрын

Im surpeised Guus has survived, considering the strange stuff he's eaten. He must have an incredibly strong immune system

@MorewithMat 5 ай бұрын

Yes boys solid effort for the challenge so far! You're gunna smash it across the finish line! Got a spare room in Essex if you get desperate when you're back 👍🏼

@lilme7052 3 ай бұрын

Stans impression of Gus was good. I'm a Stan fan.

@zpiper1_680 5 ай бұрын

come on russ, im going to be so lost when you stop this series, keep it up mate love what you are doing, cant wait for you to finish this epic journey

@jacobvidjeskog 5 ай бұрын

Legendary history in the making! Big up to you and the crew. Respect!

@MrLucasRigby 5 ай бұрын

Insane respect mate. Incredible what you and the team are doing

@pjhunton 5 ай бұрын

Go on you legends, what a team.......best of luck with the next leg....

@scrumhalfwing 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely insane guys. Any chance you could upload some photo spheres to google maps while you go on the next leg? I use it to get a feel for the places you are, but there are none for the next 800 km or so.

@Nooticus 5 ай бұрын

One of the best episodes so far. THIS is the part I've been hyped for since episode 1 and they're actually finally doing it. Insane. Also!! You saw Jerboas they're awesome cute little guys!

@lorenzavanzi2049 5 ай бұрын

History in the making 🙌🏻

@Rainspider. 5 ай бұрын

So epic! Well done 👏 almost there 😊

@RealTal. 5 ай бұрын

You've inspired me to go to Mauritania and get on the iron ore train, thanks!

@brinjoness3386 5 ай бұрын

Your mad. I like it. But no way am I ever getting on that.

@elliosso9780 5 ай бұрын

I think more footage of the running would be good

@apiefred 5 ай бұрын

Funny how Gus said the dutch saying which goes like: "No bears on the road". Which is a cynical way of saying there are no obstacles towards the goal or objective. Kinda funny, while they are in the dessert.

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

I thought he said "No beers on the road". But I guess "bear" makes more sense.

@lilme7052 3 ай бұрын

@Tjalve70 so did I.

@mc-not_escher 5 ай бұрын

Muad’dib, you know, the mouse that goes “pop hop”

@GurpsB 5 ай бұрын

Just joined your journey Russ! Look forward to watching till the finish line!!

@kimchi_b 5 ай бұрын

I honestly recommend starting from the beginning...it's astonishing :O

@TheNails3 5 ай бұрын

That sand storm looked mental

@EuropesNinja 5 ай бұрын

Guus is such a genuine soul for sure, he has the best smile

@Observer544 5 ай бұрын

The jumping "mice" are actually Jerboas. Either, Lesser Egyptian Jerboa Jaculus jaculus, or African Hammada Jerboa Jaculus hirtipes

@JamesCampbell_JAHC 5 ай бұрын

Is that a Bushlapa Bosluis on a Toyota Hilux? Brilliant stuff Russ, you are an inspiration!

@maccabyte 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant content at the end with guus doing his best chewbacca impression 👏 👌 😅

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

I was skeptical about Nelly. And to be honest, I don't think she will make it. I have driven that route, and I would say it's for 4x4s only. Although you could possibly do it in a 2x4 car, if you're good at sand driving. But not a 2x4 van. And you really shouldn't run alone. The pick up should drive next to you. Since there isn't really a road for either of you to follow.

@greatleapforwards 5 ай бұрын

This is about 2 weeks ago.. But yeah...I was wondering how they follow the road. I reckon they drive and run together in the desert

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

@@greatleapforwards I hope they decided to do that. But at least they didn't do it this update. But apparently at least SOME of them survived until Tindouf. So I guess it wasn't all bad.

@_Wombat 5 ай бұрын

I reckon Nelly made it. They wouldn't leave her stranded in the desert. I'm actually more hyped for these next couple of episodes than I have been the whole mission.

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

@@_Wombat They COULD have taken her back to Zouerat. But we'll just have to wait and see.

@freelancekate8919 5 ай бұрын

Amazing so glad you got this far and just keep on going almost made it

@danwilliams7354 5 ай бұрын

Loving these Sahara episodes Proper survival

@quackcharge 5 ай бұрын

so happy to see you guys upload again. let's go russ, you got this!

@MyBikeIsAwesome 5 ай бұрын

Love seeing the desert!

@BeDjeRenD 5 ай бұрын

loving the guus n jamie bromance

@anthea5799 5 ай бұрын

Those night shifts look brutal! You guys got this🎉

@cabingamefever2779 5 ай бұрын

russ break up with his missus? what's he mean he has nowhere to go when hes done?

@Travel_With_Jamie 5 ай бұрын

Guus has good taste, Stromae is great driving music 👌

@nickgraham6807 5 ай бұрын

Is this actually Dune part 2?

@TheRunsPod 5 ай бұрын

Class lads. Good to see you back at it! Keep on smashing it the end is in sight now

@eloquinuk 5 ай бұрын

Come on lads, will be sad to see the end of this journey but incredible to achieve such a monumental accomplishment 👏🏼

@calumvaughan8690 5 ай бұрын

Amazing vid as always. Also i'm now obsessed with Jerboas, what an incredible creature!

@georgeufot9833 5 ай бұрын

Big Shout out to Moustapha ❤

@peterlewis9160 5 ай бұрын

Mustapha for President!

@getstuffdone5494 5 ай бұрын

I would buy merch if you made it!

@leec1509 5 ай бұрын

He may look like the nut case in the corner of an after party but just like that nut case, gus is a bit of a legend

@Fattimithy 5 ай бұрын

What an epic journey this has been, I hope to god you guys are prepared for the crossing. You guys should seriously consider getting a Garmin InReach for comms out there…… So you can contact mustapha to tell him what a bloody legend he is!

@Gary87 5 ай бұрын

Sat at home in comfort, eating some nice food watching Russ suffer. Not a bad evening 😂

@novak6925 5 ай бұрын

Hardest wind for Hardest Geezer

@_Wombat 5 ай бұрын

I'm beyond hyped for these next few episodes. I've very glad to see that at least some of you came out of the desert. I hope Nelly made it, she's so close to the end now, it's almost as impressive as Russ making it.

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

To be honest, I don't think Nelly has made it. It would absolutely be more impressive if she makes it than Russ making it.

@_Wombat 5 ай бұрын

@@Tjalve70 oh ye of little faith! (as we say). I know you've been there but I still believe. We'll see.

@Tjalve70 5 ай бұрын

@@_Wombat Yes, I agree that on this point I have little faith. I fully accept that I could be wrong, and I hope I'm wrong. Anyway, we will find out over the next two weeks or so. Or hopefully faster, since they really should try to get up to date with the updates.

@KittenisKitten 5 ай бұрын

Russ and lads are Legends. Russ really should have Mestastic device on him as back up, and big retractable ariel on Nelly and other truck Even if there was no signal, He could send text messages and get GPS and share that for about 16km/20km, probably further in the desert. Means at least the boys could find him in emergency, but props to Russ and lads. Legends.