A review by ksmo
Jog On: How Running Saved My Life by Bella Mackie

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

The first four chapters were a bit of a slog, as they focused almost entirely on the mental health aspect of her story, with only occasional mentions of running. One chapter was mostly definitions of different mental health issues, and almost felt like she was bragging about how many symptoms she had experienced? I appreciate her honesty and openness, but for me it tipped over the line from relatable to 'alright, we get it'.

But I stuck with it, and really enjoyed the second half of the book. It has made me feel more positive about my own running 'journey', and more able to see the benefits that running (and other physical activity) are bringing to my life.
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