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.
