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
Wind, Rain, and Mental Pain: Conquering El Dorado
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we dive into the mental battlefield of endurance running after surviving the brutal El Dorado Half Marathon in Kansas. Join us as we recount our harrowing e…
00:31:22 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Medals by Mail: Exploring Virtual Races and Challenges
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of virtual races and challenges, inspired by a listener request! We explore how these accessible alternatives to traditio…
00:32:30 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Controlling the Controllables: The Liberty Half Marathon Experience
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we tackle the highs and lows (quite literally) of the Liberty Half Marathon in Missouri, sharing our unfiltered experience with those notorious hills that t…
00:35:38 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Running in Character
This week, The Back of the Pack Podcast brings you the colorful world of Andrew, better known throughout Kansas City as the KC Cosplay Runner. From 5Ks to half marathons, Andrew transforms the race c…
00:45:26 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
The Impossible Ultra
The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind dives into the legendary Barkley Marathons this week, an ultramarathon so brutal it's been dubbed "The Race That Eats Its Young." Join us as we explore this …
00:29:11 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
The Back of the Pack Podcast Turns Three!
Join us for a special anniversary episode of The Back of the Pack Podcast as we celebrate three years of running adventures! Host Kyle recaps the festive Westport St. Patrick's Day 4 Mile race while …
00:29:54 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Vegas Lights & Running Nights
Join Kyle on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind as he finally unpacks his unforgettable Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas weekend from February. From touchdown in Sin City on his birthday to crossing tw…
00:35:08 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
The Fading Footprints
Join Kyle on this poignant episode of The Back of the Pack Podcast as he unpacks the bittersweet second annual B.E.A.R.D. Run 10K – a race created to honor local running legend Scott Green's 300th ca…
00:28:53 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Join us for an episode of The Back of the Pack Podcast that tackles a surprisingly common runner's nemesis – dogs on the chase! Host Kyle dives into "When Good Runs Go Ruff," inspired by a listener's…
00:26:31 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
La Petite Roche Marathon Weekend
Join us for an immersive recap of the 2025 "La Petite Roche" Marathon weekend as The Back of the Pack Podcast takes you behind the scenes of Little Rock's Mardi Gras-themed race extravaganza! Host Ky…
00:33:36 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Viva Las Drinking
Join Kyle on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind as he lives up to the show's unofficial motto: "I make the mistakes, so you don't have to." In this eye-opening episode, Kyle candidly shares hi…
00:20:59 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Science with Karin! VO2MAX!
Join us for an enlightening episode of The Back of the Pack Podcast where we welcome back our beloved guest host and award-winning podcaster, Karin Velez from the Just Grow Something Podcast. While K…
00:18:31 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Sin City Running
Join us for an illuminating journey through Las Vegas's unexpected running paradise on this week's episode of The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind. Beyond the dazzling casino lights and entertai…
00:29:53 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Presidents Day Reviews
Buckle up for a triple-header of race reviews that's more action-packed than a Presidents Day mattress sale! Join host Kyle as he burrows underground for the Groundhog Run's Tunnel to Tunnel Challeng…
00:33:29 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Get Your Second Wind!
Ever feel like one weekly dose of The Back of the Pack just isn't enough? Well, grab your recovery shoes because we're about to double your running podcast joy! Welcome to The Back of the Pack Podcas…
00:23:35 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
2025 Liberty Half Marathon Preview
This week, we're diving deep into the world of hills, hills, and... oh yeah, more hills! Join host Kyle as he chats with Michael Russel about the upcoming Liberty Half Marathon and William Jewell 5k …
00:29:56 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Big Beach Marathon Weekend 2025
Join host Kyle as he takes you on a wild southern road trip that somehow involved two races, one dolphin-themed medal, and enough BBQ stops to fuel a small army. From Kansas City to Gulf Shores, this…
00:42:01 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
The Dreaded Strength Training
She's BAAAACK! Our great friend Karin, from the Just Grow Something Podcast is back to drop her knowledge! This time she is going to talk to you about strength training. Now before your chicken butt …
00:17:01 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Cold as Ice!
Brrrr! Well that was cold! This past weekends Battle of the Bean 5k was sure an eye opener! Or an eye freezer depending on how you want to look at it! Most of the US is in the ice box right now, with…
00:33:44 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
2024 Year in Review!
Let's put the finishing bow on 2024. Here we will cover every race we did in the last year. Get a the speedy review on all the places we've been. The good, the bad, and the ugly! If here is anything …
00:51:41 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
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