Bella Mackie - Jog On

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This eBook first published in Great Britain in 2018 by William Collins

Copyright © Isabella Mackie 2018

Illustrations by Anna Morrison

Cover illustrations © Anna Morrison

Isabella Mackie asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

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Source ISBN: 9780008241728

Ebook Edition © 2019 ISBN: 9780008241742

Version: 2019-11-11

‘Timely and empathetic … an insightful take on what it’s like to experience, and confront one’s mental health … warm, accessible and perfect.’

Grazia

‘A book of real hope and one that will truly inspire you.’

Stylist

‘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 Polyyester, 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

‘ 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

For George,

who was as brave as anyone I ever met,

and to whom I owe most things.

CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Praise for Jog On

Dedication

1K – Everything is Awful

2K – In Sickness and in Health

3K – Suffer the Little Children

4K – Is It Too Late to Try?

5K – Exercise is Intimidating

6K – Pushing through Panic

7K – Why Do We Run?

8K – Know Your Limits

9K – Listening to Your Body

10K – Pitfalls and Disappointments

And finally … some tips for getting started

Footnotes

Resources

References

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Also by Bella Mackie

About the Publisher

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