Miles of Books: Debut Episode

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 MilkmanFour Thousand Weeks: Oliver BurkemanUnwinding Anxiety: Judson Brewer When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Check out the full Currex lineup + get 15% off with code AMR15 at Currex.com Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off sitewide at bearmattress.comGet 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices