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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

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72:49

Death by 5k: A Back-of-the-Pack Survival Story

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2026/05/18

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we head to Waterloo, Iowa for an event that sounds simple until the clock starts laughing at you: Death by 5k. The concept is one 5k every two and a half hours for 24 hours, totaling ten separate races and 31 miles through George Wyth State Park. What started with pancakes, cool morning air, and a smart conservative pace slowly turned into a battle against heat, humidity, mosquitoes, storms, sleep deprivation, and one surprisingly bold raccoon. We talk

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30:40

Run Your Race: Goals That Actually Fit Us

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2026/05/15

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our accidental-but-apparently-working Run Your Race series continues with a simple question: do our running goals actually fit us? After talking about runfluencers and the comparison traps that come from friends, watches, race results, and old PRs, we shift into rebuilding something better: goals based on our real lives. We look at the many pieces that should shape a running goal, including current fitness, schedule, health history, motivation,

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33:05

The Hills Have Hooves! 2026 Running with the Cows...

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2026/05/11

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we head back to Bucyrus, Kansas for the 2026 Running with the Cows Half Marathon. After a few years away from this race, we return to see how this beloved local event is holding up, and whether we could finally make peace with a course that has not always been kind to us. The morning started nearly perfect, with cool temperatures, a strong crowd, smooth race morning packet pickup, and that familiar small-town energy that makes this race special. Of course,

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32:42

Run Your Race: The Comparison Trap

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2026/05/08

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our Run Your Race series continues with a look at one of the sneakiest traps in running: comparison. Last week, we talked about the loud pressure of runfluencer culture, but this week we dig into the quieter ways comparison creeps into our minds through faster friends, local race results, Strava posts, Garmin data, and even old versions of ourselves. We break down how seeing someone else’s PR, “easy run,” or big training week can make our own

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38:44

Back to Race Reviews!

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2026/05/04

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we finally get back to race reviews after several weeks of tackling some of the running world’s heavier topics. Kyle recaps the always-popular CCVI Trolley Run in Kansas City, a fast and fun four-mile race supporting children with visual impairments, complete with beautiful spring weather, packed streets, and one pacing mistake that somehow still ended in a PR. The episode also revisits the “Too Slow for Boston” Marathon situation and what the future may

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41:04

Run Your Race: The Runfluencer Problem

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2026/05/01

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we kick off May by asking a big question: are running influencers helping the sport, or quietly making it harder for everyday runners to feel like they belong? We dive into the growing world of “runfluencer” culture, where marathon training can look effortless, high mileage looks normal, rest days get treated like weakness, and every run becomes a piece of content. But for most of us, running has to fit around jobs, families, stress, sleep,

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48:38

A Bad Sign and an Ugly Truth

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2026/04/27

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we dig into the Nike controversy that lit up Boston Marathon week after a storefront sign declared, “Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated.” What might have looked to some like a careless joke felt to many runners like a flashing neon sign for a much deeper problem in the sport: elitism. We break down why that message landed so badly, especially in a city like Boston, where resilience, adaptation, and the full spectrum of the running community should matter

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40:20

Back of the Pack Survival Guide: Built Different

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2026/04/24

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we wrap up our Back of the Pack Survival Guide series by flipping the script on what it really means to run at the back of the pack. This episode is for all of us — the everyday runners, the grinders, the comeback stories, and the ones who refuse to quit. We explore how perspective changes everything, from actually experiencing the race course to appreciating the volunteers, the moments, and the miles that others might miss. We talk about how

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31:41

A Race for Every Pace

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2026/04/20

With no race review on deck this week, we take a different route and dive into a topic that matters deeply to so many everyday runners: which races truly welcome the back of the pack. Fresh off a weekend in Las Vegas, we use this episode to spotlight marathons, half marathons, and shorter races that make room for runners and walkers who need extra time, extra grace, and a finish line that still feels alive when they arrive. We break down what actually makes a race Back of the Pack friendly, from

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40:36

Back of the Pack Survival Guide: When Progress Feels...

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2026/04/17

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our Back of the Pack Survival Guide continues with a deep dive into one of the toughest parts of running — when the miles feel slow and the progress feels invisible. We break down the mental battle that so many runners face, from the comparison trap to that frustrating feeling of “I should be better by now.” But this time, we’re not just talking feelings — we’re bringing the science to back it up. From understanding how your body adapts through

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33:40

Big Race Energy, Small Race Heart

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2026/04/13

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, Kyle is juggling a full plate of spring running chaos, big announcements, and a weekend that turned into more than just one race story. He kicks things off with updates on upcoming podcast appearances, run club plans, future races, and a chance for listeners to connect with the show in person at the Outpacing Melanoma 5K. Then it is on to a lively, detailed recap of the Rock the Parkway Half Marathon, where great weather, familiar faces, and one of Kansas

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39:25

Back of the Pack Survival Guide: Starting (or...

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2026/04/10

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we kick off our April mini-series, Back of the Pack Survival Guide, by going back to where it all begins — the first mile. Whether you’re brand new to running or finding your way back after time away, this episode is your reminder that every runner starts exactly where you are. Kyle breaks down the real, unfiltered truth about starting (or restarting) your running journey — the awkwardness, the doubt, and the feeling that maybe you don’t

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34:55

"We'll Keep You in Mind"

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2026/04/06

This week, we take a step back and ask a bigger question—who is running really for? After a recent experience got us thinking, we dive into the growing tension between the business of big races and the heart of the running community. We explore how expos and events have evolved, what drives decision-making behind the scenes, and where everyday runners fit into it all. Along the way, we remind ourselves that while sponsors may shape the experience, it’s the runners who give it meaning. From

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32:07

Running for Awareness: The Outpacing Melanoma 5K

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2026/04/03

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we sit down with the people behind the Outpacing Melanoma 5K to talk about a race that means far more than pace, place, or finish time. Kelly Klover shares the deeply personal story that led her to found the Outpacing Melanoma Foundation after losing her husband Richard to melanoma just seven weeks after his stage 4 diagnosis, turning heartbreak into fifteen years of action and advocacy. Dr. Gary Doolittle helps break down the realities of

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44:53

Why the Hill Not? Breaking Down the Run Liberty Half

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2026/03/30

This week, we head to Liberty, Missouri for a full recap of the 10th anniversary Run Liberty Half Marathon, a race that continues to carve out a special place in our running calendar. We talk about the community feel that makes this event more than just another stop on the race schedule, from the expo to race morning to the people behind it all. We break down the course mile by mile, including the sneaky climbs, the glorious downhills, and the hills that seem personally offended by our existence. We

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30:45

The Wrong Turn in Atlanta

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2026/03/27

In this episode of The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we take a deep dive into one of the most frustrating controversies in recent running memory: the 2026 US Women’s Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta. What should have been a showcase of elite competition turned into chaos when the lead women were directed off course in a national championship that also carried major world-team implications. We walk through exactly what happened, how the mistake unfolded, and why the fallout hit so hard

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47:05

Beautiful Chaos in Jackson: A Rainbow Marathon Story

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2026/03/23

We head south to Jackson, Mississippi for the Run the Rainbow Marathon, a race with a powerful mission supporting the state’s only children’s hospital. From the moment we arrive, it’s clear this event is fueled by heart, kindness, and a community that truly cares about its runners. The weekend kicks off with an eventful expo experience, complete with great swag and memorable conversations with runners from all over. Race prep takes an unexpected turn with a late-night food delivery adventure that

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36:22

Survey Says: A Better Race!

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2026/03/20

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we welcome back the team from The Good Life Halfsy in Lincoln, Nebraska for a conversation we have somehow never had before in nearly 300 episodes: post-race surveys. Instead of just sending out feedback forms and letting them disappear into the void, the Good Life Halfsy team breaks down how they actually use runner input to improve the race year after year. We dig into what runners loved about the 2025 expo, from the layout and flow to the

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40:22

The Back of the Pack Fights Back

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2026/03/16

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we settle back into a more normal Monday after finally putting Tokyo in the rearview mirror. We open with a few updates from around the Kansas City running community, including a heartfelt recap of Scott’s Extra Mile and the incredible turnout for a run honoring the memory of Scott Green. From there, we also look ahead to the Run the Rainbow Marathon in Jackson, Mississippi, where rising temperatures could make for a tough spring race day. But the heart of

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36:29

Still on the Course: Celebrating Four Years of The...

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2026/03/13

Four years ago, on March 13, 2022, The Back of the Pack Podcast released its very first episode. What started as a simple idea to talk about running, races, and the everyday runner has grown into something much bigger over time. Today we celebrate four years of the podcast and roughly 260 episodes along the way. In this special anniversary episode, we take a moment to look back at how the show began and where the journey has taken us. Along the way, we explore some fascinating statistics about the

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