Jog On: How Running Saved My Life

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Quite a relatable read which will hopefully motivate me to create a healthy relationship with running. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's pageview limit.

Most people think of running as something which is good for the physical body in terms of weight management, toning and generally looking good. Since then I’ve written an accompanying journal to encourage others to try exercise more for their minds than their bodies.

As someone who has grappled with anxiety for several years, and has found running to be a really effective way of managing the symptoms, I was naturally drawn to this book. When I was writing my book, Jog On, I read a lot about dualism: the idea that the mind and body are connected. With candour, unfiltered honesty, and humour, Bella recounts how running has helped as a tonic for her anxiety and depression. If you're curious about the benefits of running for mental wellbeing, I'd recommend giving this book a read. For the first 100 pages I didn’t highlight anything or really think this book was too profound , just an enjoyable read.

It explains really well how that particular form of exercise can help you to detach from your problems (for a while); how it almost becomes a form of mindfulness and a welcome break from all the things that are dragging you down.That said, for people who have little or no knowledge of anxiety/depression/PTSD and more, the detailed medical explanations may offer an insight.

You don't have to have fancy kit, you don't need to aim for personal bests, you don't need to run marathons and you can be clumsy (as I am). Registered address: Unit 31, Vulcan House Business Centre, Vulcan Road, Leicester, LE5 3EF, United kingdom. This is not intended to be a full statement of all your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations. At first it’s a painful experience, but eventually she finds beauty and joy in the process and is subsequently able to cope with her surroundings and emotions a little bit better. Following the split from her husband, Bella Mackie’s world is turned upside down, and as a result she has to find a way to cope not only with the trauma of her breakup, but also with her suppressed mental health problems which are now too hard to ignore.The tips for beginner runners at the end of the book are sensible and realistic for complete beginners and/or those with little confidence in their abilities. I especially appreciated her focus on the barriers women are faced with when getting into exercising. 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.

Life has got in the way of running but after reading this I went for a run this morning and am now back on track.As someone who does suffer from depression and has had some very severe episodes in my life, the description of cycles and 'no way out' really resonated with me. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Bella's brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety.