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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