Being a runner/jogger myself, I really enjoyed Bella's insight into her reasons for taking up this physical activity.  I'm a firm believer that jogging not only has huge health benefits, it also has a massive impact on your mental health well-being.  

I enjoyed hearing about Bella's coping strategies and her struggles.   She gives a good insight into, what is today, a common occurrence for many people.

It was a quick enjoyable non-fiction read that will appeal to many people.   

If you're not sure whether jogging is for you, then all I would say is read this book, feel inspired, and give it a go.  What's the worse that can happen?

A great book for those with anxiety... who think they might be tempted to run!

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. And indeed, though the author's experiences of anxiety differ from my own, there was so much that I found myself agreeing with (and thinking 'thank goodness someone else knows how it feels!'). 

It's about Bella Mackie's own experiences with running; something she took up after her divorce. She describes how initially, it was just a short few minutes around the block, but how over time, she started going further and further, and opening herself up to not only new places, but new experiences too. 

The big question is, who is this book for? I personally feel that if you're an anxious person (or suffer from any other mental health issues), then you'll find this insightful. 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. 

What I particularly liked was the author's honesty and lack of pretension. I was a bit worried it was going to be a bit 'look at me, I'm now an amazing runner, regularly entering marathons' etc. (the running world can be a bit competitive!) - but to my relief, she simply focuses on the benefits of running; whether you're jogging for five minutes, or heading out for a four-hour slog. 

On a more personal note - I too started running, back in April (after a particularly splendid panic attack in Australia that left me literally vomiting!). Like the author, I was initially just heading out to the local park to do a few laps. Then I swiftly grew to love that peace; the sense of giving my mind a rest for a while and just letting my body take over. It's an empowering thing; and I think Bella Mackie captures that perfectly here. 

If you're curious about the benefits of running for mental wellbeing, I'd recommend giving this book a read.

I absolutely loved this book. In sharing her own struggles with mental health and how running has helped her to manage them, Bella Mackie has written an inspiring, funny and insightful book that will encourage anyone looking to improve any aspect of their life to put their trainers on and give running a go. As someone who has suffered with depression since the age of 17 I found it really interesting to read about someone else's struggles and how the link between physical and mental health is too often overlooked. I have been working on the couch to 5k program for a while and Jog On has definitely inspired me to stick with it. This is a well-written, thought provoking and non-preachy look at how running has improved one life and how it could help many more.

Amazing, amazing book , I feel like I should be sending a gift or something to Mackie, I picked this hoping to find motivation and exercise and I did.
She's one of us, and there she is explaining what she's been through and how she fought back: sharp, honest, brave. I want to congratulate her for turning around her struggle and producing such a powerful memoir/book from that.
Would highly recommend it to anyone, who struggles with physical activity, ANYONE not only women, highlighting.
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Great, honest insights into mental illness and it's clear that the author has a genuine love for, and understanding the link between running and good health. However I would have preferred some more details on beginning to run, and coping with longer runs as I felt the book was a bit unbalanced - you'd need to read a running manual along side it if you were a complete beginner.

I’ve read a few of the authors newspapers / magazine articles and really liked her style, her honesty and her openness at sharing her story.. This continues in that same vein and gives good practical help for those who may benefit from exercise in helping their own mental health issues.

My own running has lapsed lately and this has actually given me a much needed prompt and reminder why I need to get back on it!