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Back of the Pack Podcast

Back of the Pack Podcast

Di: 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 Corsa e jogging Igiene e vita sana
Episodi
  • Running MythBusters: Stop Buying the Shortcut

    Running MythBusters: Stop Buying the Shortcut
    Jun 26 2026
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we wrap up our June Running MythBusters series by taking on the gear, gadgets, gimmicks, and shiny little running trinkets we all love to buy, wear, track, trust, and occasionally blame when the wheels fall off. We talk about the myth that the “right” shoe, watch, supplement, sock, vest, belt, or gadget is what magically makes us better runners. Good gear absolutely matters, especially when it comes to shoes that fit correctly and help keep us healthy, but carbon plates do not come with fitness installed. We also dig into running watches and why Garmin, Strava, and all our blinking wrist computers can give us helpful data, but they cannot give us wisdom. From hydration packs at 5Ks to traveling-yard-sale race setups, this episode looks at the difference between being prepared and being overloaded. We also bust through supplement hype, from electrolytes and gels to collagen, magnesium, pickle juice, and whatever the internet goblin is selling this week. Then we talk cotton, compression gear, and why personal preference matters more than pretending one rule works for every runner. Finally, we close the series by reminding everyone that elite runners, influencers, and sponsored athletes live in a different running universe than most of us. Gear can support the runner, but it cannot replace the runner. At the end of the day, the best running tools are still consistency, common sense, listening to our bodies, and doing the work.
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    32 min
  • More Than Miles at Outpacing Melanoma

    More Than Miles at Outpacing Melanoma
    Jun 22 2026
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we take you with us to the Outpacing Melanoma 5K, where the podcast set up on-site for a morning of racing, conversations, interviews, and community connection. After previously having the race team on the show to talk about the mission behind the event, we had the chance to be there in person, meet the people behind the cause, and hear directly from those impacted by melanoma and skin cancer. Throughout the morning, we spoke with dermatologists, doctors, nurses, survivors, supporters, runners, and families who all brought their own perspective to why this race matters. We also caught up with Jenny from 106.5 The Wolf, the race director, and plenty of runners who were brave enough, curious enough, or just chaotic enough to step up to the microphone. This episode is less of a traditional race review and more of a race-day field trip into the heart of a community fighting for awareness, prevention, treatment, and hope. For runners, the message hits especially close to home, because hours spent training in the sun can come with real risks if we are not taking care of our skin. We talk about the energy of the event, the people who made it meaningful, and the reminder that every start line can carry a bigger purpose than just miles and finish times. Join us as we share the voices, stories, and mission from a powerful morning at the Outpacing Melanoma 5K.
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    26 min
  • Running MythBusters: Race Day Rules That Need Retiring

    Running MythBusters: Race Day Rules That Need Retiring
    Jun 19 2026
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our Running MythBusters series continues with a look at race day rules that may need to be retired, or at least loosened up a little. We talk about the classic “nothing new on race day” advice and why it is good guidance, but not a federal law carved into a Garmin screen. From new shoes at Little Rock to mystery fuel at mile 8, gas station burrito chaos, weather adjustments, hats, hydration plans, and Gatorade versus Powerade, this episode reminds us that race day success requires preparation, flexibility, and common sense. We also bust the idea that carb loading means eating everything in sight, because fueling should help the race, not create a pasta-powered disaster with a bib number. Then we get into one of running’s biggest truths: the first mile is a liar, whether it feels amazing, awful, or just plain weird. We also break down why “banking time early” usually leads to paying it back later, why race day adrenaline is only a spark and not a training plan, and why real runners absolutely can and should use aid stations. Most importantly, we talk about how a bad race does not have to ruin the whole day. Sometimes the goal changes mid-race, and success becomes finishing, learning, helping someone else, or simply getting through the ugly miles with a story worth telling.
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    36 min
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