Jog On

How Running Saved My Life

De: Bella Mackie

Narrado por: Bella Mackie

Duración: 6 h y 34 m

Resumen del Editor

The Sunday Times best seller.

Divorced and struggling with deep-rooted mental health problems, Bella Mackie ended her 20s 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.

Over the previous decade, Bella had been so paralysed by her fears that exercise was the very last thing on her mind. So that first run 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, and she had swapped hiding in her house for fresh air, unknown roads and running tracks.

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 audiobook will encourage you to say ‘jog on’ to your problems and get your life back on track - no matter how small and scary those first steps may be.

©2018 Bella Mackie (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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)

"My kind of role model." (Ben Fogle)

Bella - you’re fabulous

I loved every word. It’s wonderfully written, inspirational and emotional. Thank you for sharing Bella!

Amazing

If you read any book this year, it has to be this! Honest, charming and hilarious at times.

A wonderfully candid and clever read

Bella brilliantly draws light to the shade by generously sharing her story and knowledge from a life tightly interwoven with anxiety, speaking to her highs, lows and running progress with such raw and witty candour.
It’s a wonderfully motivating, smart and chord striking read, sure to be enjoyed by all and treasured by those unaware of how much they needed it.

Maybe I will go for a run.

The only thing that annoyed me was the repetitive bringing up of Trump. Some of us, especially those like me that are not political, read to escape the world's madness. It brought the vibes down and made me cringe. The book was engaging and educational for those struggling with mental illness.

A great tale of overcoming anxiety and running

Loved it - inspired me to run again. will keep the mantra always feel better afterwards

I didn't even finish the book.

The publisher's summary and a few reviews mentioned that this book is hilarious. I'm on chapter 4, I haven't laughed once. If you're looking for a book to keep you motivated and interested to keep listening during your run, this is not the one.