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Bailing as this is definitely not what I was expecting. It is not about running. It is not a memoir. It is a non-fiction introduction to mental health (mainly anxiety) full of a lot of facts and references. Useful if that‘s what you‘re after!

Easy reading, could identify with a lot of what Bella wrote about. She reminded me of the things I do to stay level, which includes but is not limited to running. It's about taking responsibility for your mental health and doing the things for yourself that help you. Everyone should be doing something, and even Bella admits running isn't the solution for everyone! I think you'll enjoy this book even if running isn't your crutch

A really important read, and a great insight into the positive effects of physical exercise. Some of the content is quite heavy, but absolutely vital to share. Great read 💚

This wasn't really what I was expecting. I thought it was going to be a memoir more than anything, Anna actually bits read likea reference book, with lots of citations and references to other works. Lots of statistics about mental health generally. I still find it very interesting, just not exactly what I thought it was going to be, & actually less focused on running than anticipated.

Still an enjoyable read #bookspin complete! @TheAromaofBooks

Bella Mackie‘s book “Jog On: How Running Saved My Life” wasn‘t what I was expecting and sadly this wasn‘t what I was looking for. I‘m sure that this book will be really beneficial to those wanting to learn a little more about mental health, but if you‘re expecting a book specifically about running, I would probably give this one a miss.

My full review is up on my blog now 📚

Jog on How Running Saved My Life. #bellamackie #running #run #book #mentalhealth

An important book for anyone to read if they have suffered from bad mental health, although not necessarily a book which would inspire many not affected by this to run. I found the book to be sad but also hopeful and enjoyed my read.

This one gets a corgi bum because it was so disappointing. In the last year I started running but fell into a bit of a slump. I was hoping this book would inspire me and all I got were references to statistics and other mental health resources. There were over 30 references to other sources within the first 40 pages!

If you don‘t have a good understanding of mental illness, then maybe this book will help but it‘s not what I was looking for.

I am not a natural runner. Too chubby, self conscious, and unfit with bad knees. So I approached this book more for the 'anyone can run, just get up and try' viewpoint. What I found was a fascinating look at how exercise, particularly running, taps into basic instincts and can help us to find balance when feeling distinctly wobbly. Informal, irreverent and self deprecating, it is packed full of testimonials and resources to dip into when you need.