Back of the Pack Podcast
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!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 203
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Stress Effect, Week 1: Head & Heart
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we kicked off our Stress Month series with a deep dive into how stress affects the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. Stress isn’t j…
00:26:06 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Laboring Through the Miles
It was a packed holiday weekend for the Back of the Pack crew! In this episode, Kyle recaps three very different Labor Day weekend races. First up: the debut of the Ottawa Half Marathon, a brand-new …
00:32:33 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Beyond 200: Gratitude in Motion
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we close out our “March to 200” series with a celebration of the people who made it possible. After last week’s milestone episode packed with g…
00:24:27 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
From Beer Runs to Burrito Ultras
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we had a little bit of everything — racing, community, and even a run fueled by tacos. We kick things off with a breakdown of the Summer Sizzle 10K in Overl…
00:28:30 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
200 Episodes Together
Two hundred episodes. Three years of stories, races, laughs, lessons, and community. This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we celebrate a milestone that belongs to every member of the pack. To m…
00:31:32 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Running for a Cause, Racing Against the Heat
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we recap a packed weekend of racing with two 10Ks back-to-back. First up: the Rexy Run in Lawrence, KS, celebrating its 10th year of supporting Baby Jay’s L…
00:35:46 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
The Pack Runs Together: Launching Chasing Rabbits RC
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, the Road to 200 takes a big step off the mic and onto the streets. We’re introducing the Chasing Rabbits Running Club, our brand-new community …
00:26:33 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Running with Purpose: Run to Bless & Rexy Run
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we lace up in Greenwood, MO for the second annual Run to Bless 5K, an event supporting Fellowship Church and the mission trips they fund. We break down the …
00:30:42 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Voices of the Pack: Celebrating Our Guests
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we’re celebrating the voices that have helped our pack grow. Over the years, our guests have brought stories, energy, and whole new communities…
00:21:04 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Goal Paralysis: When Motivation Vanishes
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we lace up for the Spencer C. Duncan “Make It Count” 5K in Gardner, KS — a powerful community event that honors a fallen hero and reminds us why we run. But…
00:31:40 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
The Road to 200 Begins
Every journey starts somewhere — and for The Back of the Pack Podcast, that “somewhere” involved closet recording, clunky editing, and the hope that maybe someone out there would listen. In this kick…
00:31:01 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Break the Plateau: Rethinking Your Training with Karin
While Kyle is out of town, The Back of the Pack Podcast hands the mic to one of our favorite guest hosts — Karin Velez from the Just Grow Something Podcast. This week, Karin brings her science-based …
00:17:27 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Run the Nation: Flat Miles & Fierce Pride
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we bring our Run the Nation series home with a celebration of the heartland — the Central States. From the wide-open plains of Kansas to the la…
00:32:00 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Hills, Heat, and Argo Road: The Group Run from Hell
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we head to Buckner, Missouri for one of the most brutal events you’ve probably never heard of — Summer Argo. Calling it a “race” might be generous, since th…
00:30:55 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Run the Nation: Grit, Gators & Southern Hospitality
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our Run the Nation series heads south — where the miles are sweaty, the smiles are big, and every finish line feels like a family reunion. Kyle…
00:30:42 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Miles, Meals & Mistakes: You Can’t Outrun a Bad Diet
Ever wondered if you can just add more miles to cancel out late-night pizza and gas station snacks? Spoiler: you can’t — and that’s exactly what we’re tackling this week on The Back of the Pack Podca…
00:31:25 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Run the Nation: Grit, Glory & the East Coast
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our Run the Nation series heads to the birthplace of American road racing — the East Coast. From the roaring bridges of New York City to the he…
00:30:57 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Run, Regret, Repeat: The Packy’s Debut
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, …
00:33:41 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Run the Nation: The Wild West Coast
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 co…
00:26:44 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Run the Race You Want
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 w…
00:33:56 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
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