Anyone who has struggled with depression knows the ways the mind can defeat you. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink. Using running, 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. Before she discovered running therapy, Nita Sweeney was 49 years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. The Dog Writers Association of America awarded Nita Sweeney a Maxwell Medallion for excellence in writing about the Human/Animal Bond for her memoir. #1 Best Seller in Running & Jogging, Exercise & Fitness, Depression, and Bipolar DisorderĪn unforgettable story of tenacity, running therapy, beating depression, and the companionship of a dog. "Nita's brave, honest book imparts hard-won lessons on using running to combat depression." Scott Douglas, contributing writer for Runner's World and author of Running Is My Therapy Running Can Be the Best Therapy for Depression
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