The best running books to read while bored in lockdown, from Scott Jurek’s story to finding the Kenyans’ secrets

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Depression Hates a Moving Target

Running and exercise is about mental health and meditation for many participants, but even more so for Nita Sweeney, who brought herself back from the abyss of depression to happiness by running with her dog. This inspirational story lets you see the power of running, and the power within yourself to face any challenge.

Sweeney chronicles her journey from depression to her first marathon, sharing the hard-fought battles with emotional and physical obstacles.


Depression Hates a Moving Target by Nita Sweeney

Depression Hates a Moving Target

How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink (Running Depression and Anxiety Therapy, Bipolar)

It’s never too late to chase your dreams. Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn’t know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink.

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