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Jog On

How Running Saved My Life

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Jog On

By: Bella Mackie
Narrated by: 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 Publishers
Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Running & Jogging Health Witty Funny Mental Health Physical Exercise Inspiring

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Critic 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 perfectGrazia

A book of real hope and one that will truly inspire youStylist

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I have loved this book and it makes total sense. I have sent into my daughter. thank you for sharing your life Bella.xxxx

Bella is amazing.xx

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Bella's honest and candid description of her own struggles with mental health has helped me understand my own better than I have in years. Offering really useful and practical advice and guidance. This should be on the national curriculum reading list

my go to for r & r

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for someone who doesn't much suffer with mental health it was a real eye opener for me and has helped to detect certain triggers in my daughter, and pushed me to run more for my own fitness mainly, and gave me a few giggles. Fantasticly honest and he's Bella has love soothing tones

A truly delightful read

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I enjoyed this book more and more as I progressed through it. I did jump around a few chapters, it worked for me. The author’s dry wit comes through in her narration, as does her passion for the subject and compassion for others (and eventually herself). A good listen if you know someone who struggles with anxiety or other mental health conditions, and for encouragement to start something difficult and stick with it. And if if you like autobiographies.

Interesting, inspiring and insightful book

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Bellas honesty about her experience of this awful illness was truly commendable. She is a true inspiration to me for her brave and brilliant read xx

Thoroughly enjoyed

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