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Back of the Pack Podcast

Back of the Pack Podcast

By: Kyle Walker
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 Lace up your sneakers, grab your favorite headband, and toe the starting line! The signal has fired and the “Back of the Pack Podcast” is up and running! Are you a fan of running 5k’s just because the finisher medal looks cool? You are not alone there! Join the show that is all about the race swag and running on a Saturday morning to get the most out of your race registration. We will talk about local races in the Kansas City area. We will give you a heads up if you’re wanting to go farther outside the area to run the big races. Host Kyle Walker has fourteen full marathons, over eighty half marathons, and hundreds of 5k’s and 10k's. Take it from us, you are among friends here if you’ve gotten to the finish line to find all the bananas gone!Copyright The Back of the Pack Podcast Hygiene & Healthy Living Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • Run, Regret, Repeat: The Packy’s Debut

    Run, Regret, Repeat: The Packy’s Debut
    Jul 7 2025
    What do pit bulls, frozen hurricanes, and minus-14 wind chills have in common? They’re all part of the wild ride that’s been the first half of 2025 for The Back of the Pack Podcast. In this episode, we lace up to break down the Stars and Stripes 5K in Overland Park — the race that let us run off the BBQ calories just in time for fireworks. But we don’t stop there. We’re rolling out our very first Packy’s: the official, totally unserious mid-year awards for the best, worst, weirdest, and coldest running moments so far. From surprise PRs to regrettable sign-ups (looking at you, double hill climbs) and heartwarming heroes who remind us why we keep showing up — it’s all here. Pour yourself a post-run drink (maybe not a giant Vegas Hurricane at 9 a.m.) and come celebrate six months of sweat, stories, and back-of-the-pack glory. Stick around — your own Packy might be waiting in December!
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    34 mins
  • Run the Nation: The Wild West Coast

    Run the Nation: The Wild West Coast
    Jul 4 2025
    This Fourth of July, The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind kicks off its Run the Nation series by heading out West — where the freedom to run wild is as big as the coastline itself. From misty coastal boardwalks to rugged mountain trails, the West Coast running scene is all about adventure, grit, and epic scenery that makes you grateful to lace up in the land of the free. Kyle breaks down iconic bucket-list races like Big Sur, Western States 100, and the legendary Hood to Coast Relay. We’ll dig into how the terrain, climate, and laid-back surf-and-trail culture shape a community where ultramarathons, mindful miles, and post-run beers go hand in hand. You’ll hear stories about West Coast running legends like Jim Walmsley, Sally McRae, Ann Trason, and Dean Karnazes — athletes who show what American endurance is all about. Whether you dream of running under the Golden Gate Bridge or climbing mountain passes in the high Sierras, this episode will stoke your wanderlust and remind you that running is one of the best ways to celebrate the freedom we have. So on this Independence Day, let’s hit the road, the trail, and the coast — and honor America, one mile at a time.
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    27 mins
  • Run the Race You Want

    Run the Race You Want
    Jun 30 2025
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, Kyle takes you to the start line of the All-American 8 Miler in Independence, MO, with a full breakdown of hot miles, hometown vibes, and a celebration of what makes small-town holiday races so great. Then, he pulls back the curtain on how this podcast picks races—controversies and all—and reminds everyone that Back of the Pack stays true to itself and the listeners who keep the miles (and mics) moving. Finally, Kyle answers a heartfelt listener question about getting back into running after years away—covering the mindset shifts, the ego checks, and the stubborn belief that it’s never too late to lace up again. Come for the fireworks, stay for the real talk—this episode is for every runner who's ever needed a nudge to start over.
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    34 mins
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