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Type 2 Fun, according to many adventurer folks, is the type of fun that is not necessarily fun while you are doing it, but you are hella glad you did it after the fact. And that's what this Podcast is all about!
The Art of Type 2 Fun is an adventure podcast hosted by backcountry adventurer, cyclist, and ultrarunner, Karey Miles. We feature women and their supportive folks and talk about epic tales of adventure and suffering! Even if you aren't a lady, join in on the fun! These stories and tips and tricks are for anyone who loves pushing themselves in the outdoors! We share questions, and all the juicy deets of how we experience and grow from learning the Art of Type 2 Fun.
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Overcoming Challenges in the Odyssey of the VOG: An Interview with Aliza Richman In this episode of the Art of Type Two Fun podcast, host Karey interviews Aliza Richman, who just completed the Odyssey of the VOG, a grueling 350-mile bike packing race in Oregon. Aliza shares her journey, detailing the highs and lows of the race, her mental and physical struggles, and the strategies she employed to overcome them. She discusses the significance of preparation, gear choices, and the importance of...
In this episode of the Type Two Fun podcast, host Karey interviews Eszter Horanyi, an adventurer, athlete, photographer, and writer. Eszter shares her journey from being a competitive swimmer to a celebrated endurance cyclist and bike packer, and now an avid trail runner. She recounts her transformative experience of living a mobile lifestyle and her deep love for outdoor adventures. Eszter also touches on overcoming personal challenges, including a finding resiliency from experience with abu...
In this episode, Karey sits down with adventurer and ultra-runner, Bronte Ibsen who is a life-long Arizonan and has many stories to tell! Karey and Bronte met during the later half of the Black Canyon 60k race where they bunny hopped each other and yelled words of inspiration back and forth for hours while running towards last grueling miles of the race. They now both run regularly with the Tuesday Women's Evening Run Club (TWERC) based in Phoenix. Bronte brings such a lig...
Karey, alongside guest Co-hosts Aliza and Deann sit down and chat with ultra-endurance bike racer and author, Meghan Hackenin for an episode full of adventurous stories about the Atlas Mountain Race, Meghan's travels in Morocco, and what it means to be a thoughtful, intentional author. We cover: What it took to place 2nd in the recent 2025 Atlas Mountain RaceTips for traveling to foreign countries as a womanPushing your comfort limits both mentally and physcallyWhat it means to put you...
Check out the first part of this 2 part episode! Karey sits down with Dylan Turner on The Endurance Studio Podcast to talk about life, sobriety, endurance training and racing and all other things in life that they have in common. This is a unique episode where you can catch the first half here, and then make sure to head on over to The Endurance Studio Podcast to catch the second half. OR You can watch the video version on the Podcast YouTube Channel (all links below). ...
On this solo episode, Karey shares a bit her thoughts and experiences going through a current injury. She talks about how she incurred her recent foot injury, which includes a torn plantar fascia as well as a sprain, both in her left foot, which have left her unable to run for the past couple of months. Karey talks about: Mental FortitudeDealing with SetbacksDNF'ing a raceFinding a support teamRiding the wave of recovering from injury Links to things that she mentioned in th...
In this Episode, Karey gives an update about what is going on in her neck of the woods, upcoming races, and touches on some recent accomplishments of previous guests of the pod. Karey's focus on this episode is the Art of Mentorship and she talks about the following: What does it mean to be a mentor?What is the state of female mentorship in the Sports world?What can we do to be good mentorsHow do we find other strong female mentors and role models in the adventure spaceHere are some r...
Karey had the opportunity to sit down with Tara Dower who holds the newly minted Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail. Tara has made history, besting both the previous men's and women's FKT's for this trail, completing the trail in 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes. She has been featured in many podcasts, articles and beyond for her recent feat of endurance! She's been at this for a while though, and acts as a wonderful mentor and educator, sharing her knowledge a...
Karey sits down with ultra runner, Liz Trokey to talk about her recent ultra race, Pikes Peak Ultra, where things didn't quite go as planned. They talk all things being flexible, being resilient and going with the flow. Liz is a powerhouse mentor for other ladies in the Phoenix Valley area and is an expert in sharing the joy of doing hard things! Support the show Intro Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/night-thunder...
Karey sits down with outdoor adventurer and bikepack racer, Karin Pocock. They chat about recent Type 2 Fun adventures including the Grand Loop, Revisiting the AZT 300 and most recently the Oregon Timber Trail. Karin talks about what it means to her to be able to be outdoors pushing herself, even after doctors said that she wouldn't be able to use her foot in active sports again. Karin also shares her stoke for the upcoming Colorado Trail Race which is happening right now wi...
Karey sits down with Pro MTB endurance racer, Hannah Otto to talk all things suffering, pushing yourself, and setting lofty goals. Hannah recently set a new FKT on the Kokopelli trail on her second attempt and her journey through this goal was beautifully captured by Competitive Cyclist in a short documentary film, "Kokopelli Strong." We get a glimpse behind the scenes and into Hannah's determined spirit as we chat about her adventures and racing. Kokopelli FKT Stats: 137.38 mile...
With the Colorado Trail MTB Race grand depart coming up on August 11, Karey and Aliza thought it would be fun to sit down and relive some of their adventures on their Colorado Trail experience in 2021. They have invited Patty along to rehash since he was there through the thick of it as a SAG wagon, providing support for them along the way. Though they didn't race the CT, they still experienced the trail as a whole and completed the epic journey that the Colorado mountains have to offer...
Join your host Karey and her partner Patrick (aka Patty) while they chat about their recent adventures on the White Rim Trail near Moab, UT. Karey and Patty have had this trail on their bucketlist for a long time. This rugged loop is jam packed with views for days and all the red rock you could hope for. The route is by permit only, and permits go fast for prime time, so make sure that if you are wanting to check this route out, that you go do your research and set an alarm for w...
This solo episode was a special one for Karey. She recorded it on April 21 which is her life celebration day. Nope, not her birthday, but rather a day where she celebrates the fact that she's alive and able to do the things she wants to do. Each year, her life celebration day looks a little different, some times doing epic things, and some times just chillin' and watching a show and eating good food. Karey takes the time to share her story about how she was hit by a car i...
Karey sits down with Cynthia Carson, ultra endurance cyclist. They chat about all things bikes, racing, gear, food, highs and lows and best of all, Cynthia's experience in the Atlas Mountain Race, which she previously won this February, 2024. Check out Cynthia's website, socials, and more for an in depth look at her packing skills, tips for adventure riders and more! As a talented content creator, Cynthia puts a lot of time and effort into her content in an effort to help ...
After a brief hiatus in March, Karey launches into April by sitting down with Type 2 FunBassadors with Aliza and Deann and talk about all things adventuring, food, and all of the things! Make sure to subscribe to the pod and check us out on Instagram for updates on Karey's adventures this summer and more! Exciting things down the pipeline! Support the show Intro Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/night-thunder Lice...
This week, for Episode 9, Karey sits down with Michelle Schroff, aka Waddell Running Lady, to talk about redefining stereotypes, finding joy in the unexpected, and balancing life while pushing yourself. Michelle Schroff is a plus-sized endurance runner who is active in her pursuits to share her stoke with others. They talk about ups and downs of self-love, trying to fit into a mold, and pushing beyond expectations of yourself and others. ***Please note that there is referenc...
Episode 7: Dirty Details Funbassador Report #1 In this episode, I have my adventure gal-pal Type-2-funbassador crew on as guests. This week includes Heather Snapp (California) and Aliza Richman (Oregon). We generally leave the topics open and just talk about all things life, goals, and general Type 2 Fun. We also cover any questions that listeners have sent in, so make sure that if you have any questions or topics you want covered, to let me know! In this episode, we cover the f...
In this episode, your host, Karey Miles, delves into her mental state and methods of preparation for her first 60k ultra marathon on the Black Canyon Trail (BCT) in AZ. She starts by giving a brief run down of the BCT and the race and her experiences on the trail in the past. To help you understand where her years of experience on the bike and in other athletic disciplines have helped her prepare mentally for this race, she delves into her history as an athlete and how she has learne...
In Episode 3, we continue to hear from Aliza Richman and Deann Garcia about their experience with their first bike packing race as a duo. Make sure to check out Episode 2 where we cover tons of information including details about The Big Lonely, eating, what the race start was like, etc. In this episode we talk more about food and snacks, sleeping, and race strategy and what went well and what didn't. Keep listening to see if Aliza and Deann finish the race and what they le...
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