EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 38 MIN
The Silk Road Project - Ria and the 20,000 KM Run (Part II)
from Hiker Trash Radio · host Bleav + Doc
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc sits down with ultra-runner Ria to discuss her ambitious plan to run 20,000 kilometers from Vladivostok in Russia to Lisbon in Portugal. Ria delves into her extensive preparations, the challenges of planning such an immense journey, and the importance of community support, including her team of volunteers. She also shares insights from her previous ultra-running experiences, particularly her Fastest Known Time (FKT) achievement on the Camino Francis in Spain. Additionally, listeners learn about Ria's motivations, her struggles with learned helplessness, and how running has empowered her. Ria also talks about her plans to create a documentary and podcast during the run, highlighting the cultural and human experiences encountered along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Former Silicon Valley worker and current ultra runner Ria sits down with Doc for some studio time to talk about her upcoming project: running from Vladivostok to Lisbon, 20,000 kilometers following the Silk Road. Settle in and buckle up as Ria shares her escape from learned helplessness and her tech job, embracing nomadism and movement, cultural connections, the magic of peanut brittle, ultras across Egypt, FKTs on the Camino, hail storms on Pikes Peak, and just how exactly you put together all the logistics of running 50 kilometers a day for 15 months across the entirety of Asia and Europe. An instant classic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)
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The Silk Road Project - Ria and the 20,000 KM Run (Part II)
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