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
Miles with Meaning: Running Through the Struggle
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we wrap up our Mental Health Awareness Month series with an episode rooted in resilience, reflection, and finding your “why.” After exploring m…
00:41:38 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Behind the Mic with Behind the Bib
While Kyle is out of town, The Back of the Pack Podcast welcomes a first-time guest host to the mic—Lisa Watkins from the Behind the Bib podcast! Broadcasting from Huntsville, Alabama, Lisa brings a …
00:46:48 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Benched, Broken, and Building Back
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we tackle the quieter, tougher side of the comeback: recovery. Whether you're healing from injury, surgery, burnout, or a personal storm, the m…
00:41:20 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Running Through Soup: Humidity, Heat & Race Day Reviews
Week one of ultramarathon training is in the books—and it was a sweaty one! In this episode, we kick things off by checking in on how training is feeling so far, especially as the summer heat settles…
00:40:17 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
The Invisible Finish Line: Motherhood, Mental Health, and Miles
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we’re flipping the script and handing the mic to the women. Kyle is joined by special guest Hillary Burgess—a San Antonio-based runner, influen…
00:50:46 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Running Through the Storm: St. Louis Strong with The Happy Pace
While host Kyle is out of town, we're thrilled to welcome Gretchen and Elaine from "The Happy Pace Podcast" out of St. Louis as our guest hosts! These incredible women have mastered something that fr…
00:43:24 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Man Up or Speak Up: Running Through Men's Mental Health
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we launch our June Mental Health Awareness Month series with the most personal episode Kyle has ever recorded. In an unfiltered, no-interview f…
00:38:24 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Conquering Hospital Hill: Race Review, Milestone Celebration, and Air Quality Awareness
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we dive deep into the 52nd running of the legendary Hospital Hill Half Marathon in Kansas City, Missouri – Kyle's ninth time tackling this challenging cours…
00:25:18 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Behind the Microphone: Why Every Dollar Makes a Difference
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we take a brief look ahead to this weekend's Hospital Hill Half Marathon before diving into a heartfelt conversation about the behind-the-scene…
00:20:13 |
Fri 30 May 2025
Catching Up and Slowing Down: Racing Injuries and Recent Conversations
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we deliver a comprehensive update on everything happening in our running world, starting with Kyle's volunteer experience at this morning's Going the Distan…
00:26:13 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Vertical Adventures: How Rendezvous Climbing Gym Elevates Your Fitness
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we break new ground with our very first on-location recording at the incredible Rendezvous Climbing Gym in Leawood, Kansas! Join us for an excl…
00:20:51 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Running Through the Generations: Village Shalom's Father's Day Tradition
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we celebrate the perfect Father's Day gift – a community run with purpose. We're joined by an inspiring panel from Village Shalom retirement and memory care…
00:26:40 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Running for Awareness: The Critical Mission of the Fighting Fentanyl 5K
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we bring you a conversation that transcends running and touches on an urgent public health crisis affecting our communities. We sit down with Libby Davis, f…
00:29:18 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Growing Tomorrow's Triathletes: Inside JCPRD's Team Tri913
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we dive into the exciting world of local multisport events with special guests Josh and Katy from Johnson County Parks and Recreation Departmen…
00:51:06 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Capital Punishment: Tackling Topeka and Lincoln Back-to-Back
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we tackle the grueling "Fly Over Challenge" - an ambitious weekend of back-to-back half marathons across two states in just 24 hours. Join us as we recount …
00:32:37 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Fueling Smarter, Not Harder: The Truth About Carb Loading
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we roll out the red carpet for special guest host Karin Velez, the award-winning creator behind the "Just Grow Something Podcast." In this nutr…
00:20:42 |
Fri 02 May 2025
Running for the Roses: The Kentucky Derby Festival Challenge
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we take you on our whirlwind adventure to the Bluegrass State for the Kentucky Derby Festival race weekend! Follow our journey as we road trip to Louisville…
00:41:24 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Derby Dash: Previewing Kentucky's Premier Running Festival
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we deliver a triple-header of running excitement! We kick things off with our breakdown of the 2025 Boston Marathon results, analyzing the elite performance…
00:30:18 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Owning Every Mile: Accountability in the Running Community
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we share a remarkable story of accountability from The Running Well store that transformed a minor expo table mishap into a lesson in ownership…
00:32:22 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Rock the Parkway and Rest the Body: A Masters Runner's Guide
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we take you behind the scenes and onto the course of the celebrated Rock the Parkway Half Marathon weekend! Join us as we recount our adventures at the bust…
00:38:14 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
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