Miles of Books: Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better

Anyone who believes limited time, options, or resources are holding them back needs to listen to this intriguing episode. Coach Liz Waterstraat shares surprising lessons learned from the hot-off-the-presses book Inside the Box : How Constraints Make Us Better by David Epstein. Realize why more freedom doesn’t equal more possibility—or more productive workouts or better race outcomes! Learn how to minimize distractions during workouts to boost focus. And discover if you are a “satisficer” like Sarah or more of a maximizer/satisficer hybrid like Coach Liz. Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - Join AMR at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code AMR20 for $20 off when you register at

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Miles of Books: Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better is an episode from Another Mother Runner by Sarah Bowen Shea.

This episode is 34:47 long.

This episode was published on May 26, 2026.

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