The Art of Type 2 Fun: An adventure podcast

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...

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 t...

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 Tues...

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 Race Tips for traveling to foreign c...

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 c...

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 Fortitude Dealing with Setbacks DNF'ing a race Finding a supp...

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 mento...

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...

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: Musi...

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 als...

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&...

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 experien...

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 ar...

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 ea...

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 con...

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...

 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...

Karey had the opportunity to sit and chat with adventurer extraordinaire, Kait Boyle, a while back and now you get a chance to listen in!  They cover so many things including: Outdoor adventures like biking and climbing. Setting world records Pushing yourself past setbacks Finding yourself after coming back to your sport Giving back to the community Trail Advocacy and Bikepacking Roots efforts CHO...

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...

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...

In Episode 5, I get to sit down with Cassidy Howard, adventure chick extraordinaire!  We chat about her journey into bikepack adventuring and her super packed year of bikepacking adventures in 2023.  We talk all things learning, community, and most impressively, adventuring solo!  If you've ever thought about going out alone, this episode is for you.  Cassidy gives tips and tricks for figurin...

During this solo episode, Karey ventures a bit into "life" Type 2 Fun and talks shares her experience of sobriety with y'all.  She ventures into her journey to sobriety and likens her experiences to those on the trail in the wilderness.   If your experience doing a Sober January goal has got you thinking more about putting down the drink, or if you know someone who needs a bit of en...

In this initial episode, the Podcast Host, Karey Miles open up about how she came to record this podcast.  She covers growing up and her outdoor adventures with her grandpa as well as finding herself in a low spot in her college days.  Join with her and get to know her as she begins to explore the Art of Type 2 Fun in her podcast journey.  You are sure to learn a lot about her and yourself as you...

In Episode 2, Karey sits down with her two besties, Aliza Richman and Deann Garcia from Oregon who are adventurer extraordinaires.  They took on The Big Lonely adventure race as a duo in 2023 to really test their fitness, fortitude and friendship.  They passed with flying colors and lived to tell the tale. Join them as they cover: - How they trained for the race - What they ate during the race - R...

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 d...