The Art of Type 2 Fun: An adventure podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Art of Misogi: Aliza Richman and the Odyssey of the VOG
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…
S2 E11: The Art of Being Bold with Eszter Horanyi
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 ce…
The Art of Ignoring the Nay Sayers with Bronte Ibsen
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 Cany…
The Art of The Discomfort Zone with Meaghan Hackinen: Atlas Mountain Race
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,…
The Art of Sharing the Love with Dylan Turner at The Endurance Studio Podcast
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 …
S2: Ep 7: The Art of Returning From Injury
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…
S2 E6: Solo Episode: The Art of Mentorship
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 thi…
S2 E5: The Art of Going for It with ultra runner and through hiker, Tara Dower
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…
S2 EP 4: The art of problem solving with Ultra Runner, Liz Trokey
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…
S2: EP 3: The art of Finding Yourself out there with Karin Pocock
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 T…
The Art of Resilience and Hope with Hannah Otto
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 …
S2: Ep 1: The Art of Reliving an Adventure - Colorado Trail edition with Aliza Richman and Patrick White
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 202…
Episode 14: Trail Report: White Rim Trail with Patrick (Patty) White
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…
Episode 12: SOLO Episode, The Art of Putting the Pieces Back Together
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…
Episode 11: The art of Bringing the Competition with Cynthia Carson
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, w…
Episode 10: Dirty Details with Type 2 FunBassadors: No. 2
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 t…
Episode 9: The Art of Sticking to it with Michelle Schroff aka Waddell Running Lady
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 yours…
Episode 8: The Art of Coming Back and Giving Back with Kait Boyle
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 …
Episode 7: Dirty Details with Type-2-Funbassadors: Aliza, Heather, and Karey
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 (Orego…
Episode 6: Solo: The Art of Self-Talk and Preparation
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 ru…