Running For My Life

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In2018, Jordan Wylie trained and ran in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan to raiseawareness of the plight of children suffering in war zones as well as the fundsto help provide education.Risking hislife in some of the most hostile places in the world, Wylie defies suicidebombers, official advice, dehydration and exhaustion, as well as his own mentaland physical health issues in an incredible tale of endurance and tenacityagainst the odds.His first race,in Somalia, is moved to Somaliland after a suicide bomber kills 600 people.Running the Baghdad half-marathon brings back painful memories of friends andcolleagues he lost when he served there. Finally, at the Afghanistan marathon,he provides a high-profile target for the Taliban, who murder seventeen peoplethe day before he arrives. What makesthese three runs even more challenging is the fact that Jordan is affected notjust by mental health issues from his own experiences, but also with epilepsy.Alongside the more extreme obstacles, Jordan has to overcome self-doubt -andthe doubt of others - to show what can be achieved with belief and fortitude.'A determined, fearless adventurer andan inspiring man.' - Sir Ranulph FiennesOBE'An inspiring read of courage,determination and passion to help others. Jordan takes us on an incrediblejourney to places most people will never see, while also facing his own mentalhealth struggles head on.' - Colonel Dame Kelly HolmesMBE'The inspiring story of a man on theedge who faced up to and conquered his demons in order to help himself andothers build a better life. One step at a time.' - Kay Burley, Sky News