Jog On
How Running Saved My Life
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Bella Mackie
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Bella’s brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. A compassionate and important book’ Joe Lycett
‘Perfect for resetting a glum January mindset’ Alexandra Heminsley
‘My kind of role model’ Ben Fogle
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.
©2018 Bella Mackie (P)2018 HarperCollins PublishersCritic Reviews
‘Bella’s brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. This is a compassionate and important book which presents running as a simple but effective antidote to an anxious world’ Joe Lycett
‘An insightful take on what it's like to experience, and confront one's mental health while joyfully celebrating the fact that just being an everyday runner can be enough to change your life. Warm, accessible and perfect for resetting a glum January mindset’ Alexandra Heminsley, author of Running Like a Girl
‘A heartfelt and joyous ode to the strange, wonderful pull of a pair of ugly trainers, tight fitting Polyester, the rainy, windy open road and the peace and clarity it brings. Anyone that runs will love this book’ Dermot O’Leary
‘I don’t know that I will ever become a runner but this book is an inspiring start to the year’ Nigella Lawson
‘My kind of role model’ Ben Fogle
‘A very relatable book’ Philippa Perry
‘Sport and exercise are important for both body and mind. Jog On is one person’s brutally honest and insightful account of how running had a positive impact on their mental health’ Jimmy Anderson
‘A brilliant, compassionate insight into both mental illness and exercise, Bella Mackie’s Jog On will act as a comfort – and a spur – to so many. It is kind, it is honest and it will make you finally pull on those trainers and get moving. It will also – and this is so important – help you to understand what those experiencing anxiety endure’ Lynn Enright
‘Timely and empathetic… an insightful take on what it’s like to experience, and confront one’s mental health… warm, accessible and perfect’ Grazia
‘A book of real hope and one that will truly inspire you’ Stylist
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- Melinda - YarnderWoman
- 13-02-2020
Breathtakingly Good
This book was incredible. The first half has minor references to jogging and spends most of the time discussing anxiety symptoms, causes, and general information. It was SO good to hear a book talk about this, in a non-judgemental, and simply matter-of-fact way. The book focuses more on the jogging as it goes along, once this base is set up, and I just loved it.
I think this book should be compulsory reading - for those suffering anxiety, you will see yourself here; for those who are lucky to not suffer, you will learn about the condition that affects a huge proportion of society.
I can't wait to read this over and over again.
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- Endurer
- 15-09-2023
Just a great down to earth book
The book is raw and deals with some challenging topic but it is one of the best I have read. Great sense of humour and real.
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-11-2019
good
excellent book with lots of practical help and information in it - very useful I think
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- Anonymous User
- 11-12-2024
fabulous book
This was a moving and joyful account of an adventure through anxiety to a place where it was managed by running.A very thoughtful book , loved it
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