Miles of Books: Debut Non-Fiction + Fiction Episodes (Replay)
About this episode
This episode features a discussion on new non-fiction and fiction books relevant to athletes and readers.
The Miles of Books Non-Fiction Debut Episode originally dropped on April 22, 2025. This debut episode is ideal listening for all athletes, especially ones in a pursuit of increased athletic enjoyment and success. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz Waterstraat does a deep dive into the new book Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change by Olga Khazan. Among other things, Coach Liz discusses the importance of openness during a race; how conscientiousness can help runners succeed in training; and why being more outgoing might deepen your connection to running. (As promised, here’s Coach Liz on Goodreads .) Other books Coach Liz recommends: How to Change : The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be : Katy Milkman Four Thousand Weeks : Oliver Burkeman Unwinding Anxiety : Judson Brewer The Miles of Books Debut Fiction Episode originally dropped on May 6, 2025. Fiction lovers will delight in this first novel-filled episode of our new biweekly [now weekly!] podcast. In a lively conversation, Ellison Weist talks up these four books with host Sarah Bowen Shea: The Fisherman’s Gift : Julia R. Kelly Tilt : Emma Pattee Murder at Gulls Nest…
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