Jog On: How Running Saved My Life - Bella Mackie

Blurb

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.

In Jog On, Bella explains with hilarious and unfiltered honesty how she used running to battle crippling anxiety and depression, without having to sacrifice her main loves: booze, cigarettes and ice cream. With the help of a supporting cast of doctors, psychologists, sportspeople and friends, she shares a wealth of inspirational stories, research and tips that show how exercise often can be the best medicine. This funny, moving and motivational book will encourage you to say ‘jog on’ to your problems and get your life back on track – no matter how small those first steps may be.

Review

Jog On is an unfiltered, insightful account of how running helps Bella battle her crippling anxiety and depression. There is no sugaring coating the details in these pages, from the depths of despair, the euphoric runners high and everything else in between all her accounts are detailed with refreshing honesty. Sprinkled with humour, Bella incorporates a wealth of others inspirational experiences, interesting research results and tips for absolute beginners. Full of hope and motivation to get those running shoes on!

Thanks to NetGalley & Harper Collins UK for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

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