Jog On: How Running Saved My Life

Jog On is a brave and frank account of Bella Mackie's battle with anxiety and depression. She used running to battle her problems without sacrificing her main loves, and shares inspirational stories and tips to encourage others to do the same.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 12 December 2019
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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The Sunday Times bestseller Jog On is a powerful and brave account of Bella Mackie's journey with anxiety. Written in a compassionate and important style, the book offers a refreshing perspective on mental health issues. Joe Lycett, a renowned author, praised Jog On as "perfect for resetting a glum January mindset." Alexandra Heminsley, another acclaimed author, described it as "my kind of role model." Ben Fogle, a well-known adventurer and advocate for mental health, also endorsed the book, stating that it is "divorced and struggling with deep-rooted mental health problems, Bella Mackie ended her twenties in tears. She could barely find the strength to get off the sofa, let alone piece her life back together. Until one day, she did something she had never done of her own free will—she pulled on a pair of trainers and went for a run. That first attempt didn't last very long. But to her surprise, she was back out there the next day. And the day after that. She began to set herself achievable goals—to run 5k in under 30 minutes, to walk to work every day for a week, to attempt 10 push-ups in a row. Before she knew it, her mood was lifting for the first time in years.

Jog On is a humorous and unfiltered exploration of how Bella Mackie used running to overcome crippling anxiety and depression. Despite her love for alcohol, cigarettes, and ice cream, she was able to incorporate running into her lifestyle without sacrificing her main pleasures. With the support of a diverse cast of doctors, psychologists, sportspeople, and friends, Bella shares a wealth of inspiring stories, research, and tips that demonstrate the therapeutic benefits of exercise. This funny, moving, and motivational book encourages readers to take the first step towards addressing their problems and reclaiming their lives, no matter how small those initial steps may seem.

\n Weight: 208g\n
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008241728\n \n