Miles of Books: Debut Non-Fiction + Fiction Episodes (Replay)
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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: Jess Kidd
I See You’ve Called in Dead: John Kenney
Other books Ellison is looking forward to reading:
33 Place Brugmann: Alice Austen
A Gentleman’s Gentleman: T J Alexander
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