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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 ti ...
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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 glim…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 ju…
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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 adventu…
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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 …
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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 se…
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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…
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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 …
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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 o…
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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. …
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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 kn…
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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 sur…
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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 …
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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,…
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