I Crossed into the Namibian Desert ALONE | Running Africa #5

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  • @Nooticus
    @Nooticus ปีที่แล้ว +929

    Huge props to whoever took the advice and started numbering the episode titles!! 👏

    • @espowari
      @espowari ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think I begged a few episodes ago! Can't tell you what a huge help that is!

    • @Ewld
      @Ewld ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have also left comments in the past regarding this. And happy they updated the playlist as well ❤️

    • @bbbastii8048
      @bbbastii8048 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought he starts in Tunisia??

    • @bbbastii8048
      @bbbastii8048 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We also need a day tracker in these videos and map where he is at what time

    • @joshuawalker6405
      @joshuawalker6405 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ​@@Nooticus Tbf the original plan was to start in Tunisia so maybe that's why they're confused

  • @EyeMWing
    @EyeMWing ปีที่แล้ว +601

    The epic tale of some blokes in a van stalking some ginger guy across a continent continues. In this episode: Van blokes make a huge miscalculation.

    • @cameramanstan
      @cameramanstan ปีที่แล้ว +8

      😂😂👏👏

    • @robdotcom71
      @robdotcom71 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      LOL... That sounds even better if you read it in Jeremy Clarkson's voice....

  • @robs720
    @robs720 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    absolutely huge credit to the production team for taking everyones advice onboard regarding the editing/flow of the episodes. Not everyone takes advice constructively on YT, and my god has this channel got so much better because of it.
    Well done team, huge well done.

    • @Blandge
      @Blandge ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What did they change?

    • @kiwifarmer8828
      @kiwifarmer8828 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      More of the running through the landscape outdoor mean I would watch the videos to the end.

    • @softchocolatemousse4708
      @softchocolatemousse4708 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@Blandge added the scale to the map, more running footage, numbering the episodes ...
      there was a ton of ideas and suggestions under the previous videos, I'm sure if you go through them you'll find even more examples :)
      It's mostly small changes and details but at least to me personally the "flow" of the videos feels much better with each new one. The production improved a lot even if it may not be noticeable at the first sight

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely agree! Legend!

  • @benjaminadams1823
    @benjaminadams1823 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    A ginger guy in a desert with some pepper spray and a tray of sausage rolls genuinely sounds like the set-up for a joke.

  • @froghornleghorn
    @froghornleghorn ปีที่แล้ว +100

    "There's no need to be scared of the crazy man lurking in the darkness, when you are the crazy man lurking in the darkness"
    Another genius pearl of wsidom.
    Keep smashing it Russ!

    • @kimchi_b
      @kimchi_b ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved that!

    • @607
      @607 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was 1 to 3, though!

  • @onlybeees
    @onlybeees 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Came to this series from kara and nate and it's been so fun to watch

  • @nightscapeofficial
    @nightscapeofficial ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Easily my favourite channel right now

  • @dougwilz
    @dougwilz ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Some big sponsors will be knocking on the door soon! Keep smashing it mate
    Content is getting better and better. Can’t fault it the Editing is spot on.

  • @Patterrz
    @Patterrz ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The tray of Sausage rolls was hilarious, peak survival necessities

  • @halfstaffmusic
    @halfstaffmusic ปีที่แล้ว +196

    i love that you don't just show running footage for the whole episode, i like seeing the surrounding stories as well. godspeed 🙏

    • @jamez6398
      @jamez6398 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Well, otherwise it'd just be a video of a guy running in a straight line along the side of a road in the middle of the desert with nothing but sand and tarmac for miles around for several hours straight. Not exactly compelling footage...

    • @freeaudiojungle4407
      @freeaudiojungle4407 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      funny comment in the context of the last few episodes

  • @pibblewist2
    @pibblewist2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Fully invested in Hardest Geezer and this adventure now, inspirational legend, brilliant content, looking forward to how the journey progresses over the coming months!!
    Keep it up boys this is epic

  • @jamesc2980
    @jamesc2980 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Especially as you get further into the mission it'd be great to see a quick recap at the start of each episode. How far you've come, which countries you've been through, injury updates, which of the crew you're currently with etc.
    Keep up the good work lads

  • @francescodipietro4340
    @francescodipietro4340 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    "There's no need to be scared of the crazy man lurking in the darkness, when you are the crazy man lurking in the darkness"
    Breaking bad vibes
    Best episode till now !!!

  • @george8660
    @george8660 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This channel will have 1mill+ subs by the time you’re done!

    • @607
      @607 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope so!

    • @jmdyt3626
      @jmdyt3626 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I don’t know how it hasn’t

  • @haddingtonhighlights958
    @haddingtonhighlights958 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Great job normalizing the audio on this one. Best episode yet.

    • @gombles
      @gombles ปีที่แล้ว

      could definitely still be better, having to constantly ride the volume knob...

  • @theswedePK
    @theswedePK ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This episode is so much better than the first few, I went from thinking maybe I'd just watch an edited down version of it once it's all done to not being able to wait for the next episode to come out. Amazing progression, Will be here for the next 100 episodes ;)

  • @cupcakesonrainydays
    @cupcakesonrainydays ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The content of this channel is reward winning material. The suspense is killing me ..... I need to see the next episode😂
    Really, thanks for making this into a edge-of-your-seat experience for the viewer. Your editing is extremely good. Russell, still cheering for you. You are a very brave man for entering Namibia alone. I am from South Africa and have family in Namibia. Great place and great people. We visited there by train and by car. The landscape is absolutely beautiful. Love you guys

  • @AllyLaws
    @AllyLaws ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Best content on YT rn

  • @PepeLounge
    @PepeLounge ปีที่แล้ว +11

    been here since the crossing england with a football video from tom awaiting this series. i cant believe how good it actually is. + i m really happy that this channel is getting bigger and bigger

  • @kossa12345
    @kossa12345 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    This man motivates me more than Goggins.

    • @benjaminfoord2447
      @benjaminfoord2447 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m half expecting Goggins to appear out of the desert with a can of gas and a tray of sausage rolls

    • @syrus3k
      @syrus3k ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay hard!

  • @EJproductionsxD
    @EJproductionsxD ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This might seriously be the best series ever on youtube. As soon as I see there is a new episode, I drop everything I am doing to watch it, Keep up the AMAZING work!

  • @marianunes8472
    @marianunes8472 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    best part of it all is the amount of people who are happy to help and for free!! my dad loves cycling and he often does some big rides, needing to stay here and there and he always comes back with the best stories about amazing ppl he met, doing incredible things and helping one another. all the love to the kind souls ❤️

  • @ste9890
    @ste9890 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's taken a few episodes but the editing on this one is peak 👌

  • @ubi_ezis
    @ubi_ezis ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Gonna be honest, this episode is the one that got me invested in this series. Good job guys!

  • @INathyx
    @INathyx ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The best series on TH-cam right now, keep stomping brother!

  • @sarahs1708
    @sarahs1708 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I wish I had started following this journey much earlier. An incredible challenge along with great entertainment!

    • @WhackaWhacka
      @WhackaWhacka 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too. OTOH, watching it all in a week was a hell of a ride and I only had to wait for the final episode.

  • @SirRealShow
    @SirRealShow ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Every episode gets better honestly! Really incredible blend of the run and the fun. Best thing on youtube right now

  • @Louis
    @Louis ปีที่แล้ว +96

    best cliff hanger ever!!

    • @hanswoast7
      @hanswoast7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hint: He narrated the cliff hanger himself :D

  • @trebormole
    @trebormole ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The editing on these videos is amazing, especially since it's done while on the road. Well done boys

  • @jamez6398
    @jamez6398 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Considering the fact he's able to give this voice-over, I'm guessing he isn't gonna die in the desert in the next episode...

    • @igge
      @igge ปีที่แล้ว +6

      All I kept thinking is I'm happy we get to see his footage; that probably means all went at least fairly well 😬

    • @sw_nn
      @sw_nn ปีที่แล้ว

      obviously - did think that spoiled it a little bit ! considering they included footage of him in namibia obviously it all went fine,

    • @lunac6094
      @lunac6094 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@sw_nn Spoilers that he didn't die? lol, I don't think that this series would continue to be uploaded if he had, and you'd be hearing about it in the news.

    • @djdjdjdjhdjjd7819
      @djdjdjdjhdjjd7819 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol he literally updated everyday on twitter, this footage is over a week behind

    • @kaj661
      @kaj661 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@sw_nn spoiled it 😂😂😂😂

  • @BH-xv1ig
    @BH-xv1ig 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is the greatest documentary of all time. its got everything

  • @nathonso_edits
    @nathonso_edits ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best episode yet lads! Whoevers editing these is doing a great job, the pacing and flow is really good and the 20 mins or so flew by, keep it up for the rest of the episodes and I'll for sure watch them all!!

  • @JakeTPE
    @JakeTPE ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really enjoyed watching Russ with Geowizard in Dribbling Britain but running the length of Africa is truly mental! Subscribed and looking forward to the adventure!

  • @RunWithRelentless
    @RunWithRelentless ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a man! What a mission! Unbelievable!!! 👏👏👏👏

  • @AuntyAwesome
    @AuntyAwesome ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Omg what a way to end the episode 😂 loving this mission

  • @GoodEnoughVenson_sigueacristo
    @GoodEnoughVenson_sigueacristo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "No need to be afraid of the crazy man lurking in the darkness when you are.. the crazy man lurking in the darkness." Love it!

  • @olliebiddle2278
    @olliebiddle2278 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Levels. The editing, the story, it’s all coming together. Love the POV sections from Russ and seeing the relationship with Russ and the boys growing.

  • @Jh9801
    @Jh9801 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Next level story telling at the end. Great job Stan.

  • @ITSmeCHEESE
    @ITSmeCHEESE ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The production on this is fucking awesome! The 24 minutes just flew by, so engrossed. Keep going Russ

  • @rhysevans4273
    @rhysevans4273 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos should be hitting millions of views, great quality, well filmed, just booting vids, love it mate

  • @samswales1873
    @samswales1873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Videos keep getting better and better

  • @Shimeez
    @Shimeez ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This series just shows how grateful you are for the thing you don't have

  • @Joelog-dd7jq
    @Joelog-dd7jq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome series…! Smashing it russ and the team, big up my brothers keep the hard work going!

  • @Bruceymac11
    @Bruceymac11 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy to see your following grow over the last couple of weeks.
    Your adventure needs a global audience.

  • @alastairwright856
    @alastairwright856 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best ep today without doubt, properly buzzing for the next one to drop. Keep it up, going to donate now for the episode

  • @jackbeckford1043
    @jackbeckford1043 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m engrossed in this project, keep it up boys! The best content on YT atm. Following every step of the journey from Cairo, let me know if you pop over at the end of the journey haha!

  • @BigFred109
    @BigFred109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been in since Day 1 thanks to Givestar, but this episode is the best yet. Properly invested and gripped. What a man, what content. Keep going brother!

  • @hughcopley7434
    @hughcopley7434 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legendary, I am from South Africa so cool to see you doing this, absolute godspeed

  • @brandon2103
    @brandon2103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1's & 2's Geezer keep them stomping, there's gonna be a lot more people backing this channel there's no way it doesn't blow! Incredible stuff

  • @steveroe_5621
    @steveroe_5621 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the kind of stuff TH-cam was made for, glad to have been recommended your channel, I've binged the first 5 episodes and notificiations on for the next one, keep up the good work you lot

  • @randomuserUC5rVWmRGWjPiLjHpN
    @randomuserUC5rVWmRGWjPiLjHpN ปีที่แล้ว

    what an incredible series! I really hope your audience keeps growing, more people deserve to see and be inspired by this unique adventure! Wishing you all the best for the rest of the trip, can't wait to follow along.

  • @stationcolossus
    @stationcolossus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feel so lucky to be here before this goes viral and this channel blows up! Also, the production quality on these vids is amazing, shout out to the editor!

  • @davidutslotty1974
    @davidutslotty1974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The storytelling in this video is great! Keep it up lads

  • @ChokyoDK
    @ChokyoDK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This series just gets better and better

  • @jonnyashley6013
    @jonnyashley6013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The episodes keep getting better every time! Keep it up lads!

  • @graham8854
    @graham8854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cliffhanger man! Hope you survive until the next episode. Love 'em all

  • @meatsweatmundungus6415
    @meatsweatmundungus6415 ปีที่แล้ว

    This series has improved a lot!
    Excited for more

  • @TommyMull_Art
    @TommyMull_Art ปีที่แล้ว

    Been looking forward to this episode. Cracking work from all of you

  • @michelcornelis3688
    @michelcornelis3688 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    30 seconds in and already stomping is checked off 🤘🏼

  • @joehill2105
    @joehill2105 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adding in the handheld clips from Russ is a great touch!

  • @J4NOObs
    @J4NOObs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE THIS WHOLE PROJECT ITS MAD

  • @theunionjackwright
    @theunionjackwright ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspirational mate, living up to being the Hardest Geezer on the daily. Keep on stomping. 👊🏼

  • @awaydaysfootball
    @awaydaysfootball ปีที่แล้ว

    BIG fan of the variety of football shirts on show throughout the series so far

  • @Youngers9991
    @Youngers9991 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The greatest thing I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Never in doubt. Well done everyone!

  • @samuelpeek3346
    @samuelpeek3346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Elite content. Keep smashing it Russ & team🏃🏼‍♂️

  • @Hannah.m.meyer22
    @Hannah.m.meyer22 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are smashing it! - a proud saffa 🇿🇦

  • @ncubesays
    @ncubesays ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good going guys!! So stoked that you're entering Namibia 🇳🇦. It's such a beautiful country with commanding landscapes.

  • @Reverend-JT
    @Reverend-JT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ususally one someone calls themself "The Hardest Geezer" you roll your eyes.
    I suspect Russ might actually be the Hardest Geezer. This whole thing is a madness.

  • @OutHereLivin
    @OutHereLivin ปีที่แล้ว

    This one was a cracker lads - the vids are just getting better and better and the relentless effort and ticker is out of this world!

  • @rn8427
    @rn8427 ปีที่แล้ว

    Massive episode. This is going to blow up so much in the next few months

  • @Owarikun
    @Owarikun 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how they are just laughing at their terrifying and horrible problems that could potentially cause the death of their friend and their own...

  • @thisisnotdom
    @thisisnotdom ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel exahsuted just watching! Loving the series!

  • @EziosBladez
    @EziosBladez ปีที่แล้ว +3

    >.> You're still uploading and there is an episode 6 which means you're not dead, which is a good start. :) Keep going!

  • @123seanful
    @123seanful ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been watching this since episode one I’m so jealous of the person that gets to binge watch this after it’s done God speed mate if anyone can do it it’s you 👍

  • @santicazorla3785
    @santicazorla3785 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yesss they listened to my episode numbering advice! Smashing it Russ!

  • @DarkS1m
    @DarkS1m ปีที่แล้ว

    Russ and the editing team hitting their stride with this one. Best video yet!

  • @carl-emilhaugejohansen4324
    @carl-emilhaugejohansen4324 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it possible that you put out the running stats for each day? would be very cool to see 🔥 keep up the good work and best of luck

  • @adam85296
    @adam85296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Friggin hell, been following it all - but this vid is pretty serious! Great story telling!

  • @Lenny101
    @Lenny101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what an adventure. its nice to see more footage from Russ too

  • @bc1406
    @bc1406 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure why I decided to follow you on twitter first and never bother with the TH-cam videos. Loving the content

  • @gadmas2670
    @gadmas2670 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome cliffhanger taking a page out of geowizards book. Respect for powering through!

  • @no_u
    @no_u ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for numbering the episodes

  • @marshayame
    @marshayame ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep it pushing king, loving this mission!

  • @garruksson
    @garruksson ปีที่แล้ว

    Episodes are improving! Keep them coming 😍

  • @JubzAlmighty
    @JubzAlmighty ปีที่แล้ว

    this channel will explode following this series.

  • @ChipoJ
    @ChipoJ ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember that Border Post. Went for a Kanu-Trip on the Orange River in 2009. We got our stamps from the Nambian Side and then drove back into SA, were 3 days on the river and then drove back thru Namibia. Thats why we needed to back first to the Namibian Border Post.
    Such a remote area. Oh and the nights are bloody cold. So huge respect.

  • @ZenPossum
    @ZenPossum ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Will they make it to me in time before I die?" Says the voiceover of future Russ

  • @FlameOfHydra
    @FlameOfHydra ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm pretty excited, whats going to happen in the next Episodes. Good luck in Namibia

  • @pato9097
    @pato9097 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really amazing stuff lads great video

  • @Adam2050
    @Adam2050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching a ginger float through a desert without a hat gave me chills, heres me with a ginger gene or two, baking in 15.c heat in may and catching the sun.

  • @kkkkk12345kkkkk54321
    @kkkkk12345kkkkk54321 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best pre-run watching ever devised LETS GET IT

  • @peterm4969
    @peterm4969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be great if we could see more of the running.

  • @raulo.9
    @raulo.9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harry with a Chivas Jersey last episode and a Cuervos FC this episode 🔥🔥

  • @thesearchforproof518
    @thesearchforproof518 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit, best episode yet it just gets better

  • @calumvaughan8690
    @calumvaughan8690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best episode yet, what a cliff hanger!

  • @softchocolatemousse4708
    @softchocolatemousse4708 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cliff hanger! Honestly can't wait what next episode brings

  • @JJShields
    @JJShields ปีที่แล้ว

    I love running and you've made me want to run everywhere I suffer from mental health so inspiring gonna grab my shoes switch my strava from cycle to run and start running again. Loving the vids

  • @alistairmilne7637
    @alistairmilne7637 ปีที่แล้ว

    That ending... can't wait for the next episode!

  • @saggycheese
    @saggycheese ปีที่แล้ว

    We need more of our favourite geezer vlogging his run 🏃

  • @oliversmiddy840
    @oliversmiddy840 ปีที่แล้ว

    "What have you got with you?" "A left hook, a danger left hook." LOL.