Run for Your Life : How One Woman Ran Circles Around Breast Cancer

Jenny Baker

ISBN 10: 1785312618 / ISBN 13: 9781785312618

Published by Pitch Publishing Sep 2017, 2017

About this Item

Neuware - Running has been many things to Jenny Baker--a space to achieve new things, a way to keep fit and healthy, and a source of friendship and community. She had planned a year of running to celebrate her birthday; instead Jenny was hit with a bombshell which rocked her life when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had one question for her oncologist: can I keep running It gave her a sense of identity through her chemotherapy, while her treatment was stripping away everything that was important to her. This book is the story of how she kept running to help her beat cancer, and how it helped her get her life back on track after a turbulent time in her life.

Seller Inventory # 9781785312618

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Run for Your Life : How One Woman Ran Circles Around Breast Cancer
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Sep 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785312618
• ISBN 13: 9781785312618
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 196W x 127H x 15D millimeters 196 millimeters width by 127 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 218 grams

About this title

Synopsis

A journey of resilience, hope, and the healing power of running through cancer.

Jenny Baker's life takes an unexpected turn when a cancer diagnosis derails her marathon plans. Run For Your Life is the inspiring story of how she confronts the challenges of treatment, surgery, and recovery, all while lacing up her running shoes. More than just a fitness journey, it's a testament to the strength found in community, the importance of identity, and the transformative power of hope.

Follow Jenny as she navigates chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and the emotional toll of cancer, finding solace and strength in the rhythm of her feet on the pavement. This book is for you if you are seeking:

• Inspiration to overcome adversity
• Guidance on maintaining fitness during illness
• A story of hope and resilience in the face of cancer

Discover how running became Jenny's lifeline, offering a path to well-being and a powerful act of defiance. Will she cross the finish line, and what will she discover about herself along the way?

About the Author

Jenny Baker is a marathon runner, a member of the Ealing Eagles running club, and a chair of Amos Trust, a human rights charity.