Running From Cape Town to London - Deo Kato's Epic Journey Crossing Two Continents On Foot

Deo Kato made history as the first person to run from Cape Town to London - a journey of truly epic proportions. Over 518 days and across 21 countries, he pushed the limits of human endurance to achieve what most would consider impossible.In his first in-depth interview since completing this monumental feat, Deo opens up about a harrowing chapter of his journey: being illegally detained in South Sudan for three weeks, with his loved ones left in agonising uncertainty about his safety and whereabouts.We delve into Deo’s inspiring mission to trace the story of human migration from Africa to the rest of the world, uncovering how his incredible odyssey mirrors the struggles and triumphs of contemporary migrant journeys.This episode is a celebration of the unbreakable human spirit and the transformative power of adventure. From moments of profound connection with strangers to the raw physical and emotional challenges he overcame, Deo’s story will leave you awestruck, inspired, and deeply moved.Follow Deo: https://www.instagram.com/deoruns/Support the podcast:Get a whopping 65% off your first Gousto box at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=TOM42277653⁠⁠⁠Get in contact:https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcasthttps://www.threads.net/@tombryanyeahChapters:00:00 Intro01:30 How is Deo upon his return?05:57 The stats behind Deo's journey10:40 The reason behind Deo's journey14:37 Deo's 381 Running for Justice campaign18:13 How Deo operated day by day20:18 Deo's team back in the UK21:38 Fundraising from Deo's community23:15 Others running Africa and how Deo is playing the long game27:48 The migration of humanity 31:32 Witnessing people flee war zones37:19 No one willingly leaves their home40:23 Facing death threats from farmers49:58 The complex situation in South Africa53:14 Deo's Legacy of Hope56:02 Receiving hospitality through strangers57:44 Struggles at Ugandan border01:01:59 Struggling to work out the best route forward01:04:11 Going missing in South Sudan01:09:18 The difficulties being African travelling through Africa01:11:56 Arrested under fabricated charges.01:18:42 Conditions in jail01:21:31 Getting information from jail to Alice01:26:55 Released from jail01:30:17 A renewed sense of purpose 01:34:33 Following the migrant journey through Europe01:37:50 Travelling alone01:39:50 Hearing first hand experiences from refugees01:41:53 Being stopped by police multiple times01:46:53 Difference in border crossings in Europe01:49:45 Experiencing goodwill in Europe01:54:39 Final push to exit Europe in time01:57:11 Deo's last day02:00:15 Taking the power back from Downing Street02:02:37 How Deo's journey mirrors his Mums own migration02:07:58 How Deo wants to be remembered02:12:09 The team behind the journey02:16:40 Would he do it again?