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 mental fortitude. Aliza also reflects on her training regime, previous bike packing experiences, and the lessons learned from pushing her limits. The episode highlights the importance of perseverance, proper planning, and the support of friends in accomplishing challenging endeavors.

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Aliza's IG

Odyssey of the VOG Bikepacking Race

Misogi Studio in Corvallis, OR

Coach Emma Maraanen

Youtube Episode

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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 abuse in her youth, and discusses the importance of finding joy and authenticity in one's pursuits. The conversation explores her perspective on living intentionally, embracing new challenges, and the value of mentorship and fortitude.

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Ouray 100 Race

Endure by Alex Hutchinson

The Explorer's Gene by Alex Hutchinson

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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 light to her view on her experiences in the outdoors in a way that is respectful of her fellow adventurer folk as well as mother nature. Her experiences and stories are inspiring and just down to earth in a way that Karey hopes will encourage all of you to get out there and just do the damn thing!

Saddles 100 Race

Bronte IG

Black Canyon 60k

CDT Coalition

AZ Trail Association

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