Back of the Pack Podcast

In this weeks episode we follow up with our friends from Baby Jay's Legacy of Hope. The good folks that bring us the Rexy Run in August and fight against Childhood Cancer all year round. We'll find out about their upcoming events and put a bow on the 2022 Rexy Run.

Here it is! The announcement you all have been waiting for! Let us introduce you to The Hustle Club! We are starting a running club for everyone. Front of the Packers, Middle of the Packers, Back of the Packers. Everyone has a home here! Come learn about this new running club we hope will sweep over Kansas City AND Greenville, SC. Hear about the benefits and where to go to get yourself signed up!...

Just a solo episode for Kyle this week. We'll get caught up on some World Marathon Major news, review a few local races we've been at, and then hit our point for this week. Running and drinking, can you do both? Are there actual health factors involved? It is a slipper subject to get your mind around, so let's talk it over and you decide where you land.

This week we talk to the Race Director for the KC Santa Dash, Mr. Chris Cornell! This is a super fun and super fast race through the streets of Westport in Kansas City, MO. Learn all about what this years race has to offer. We also talk a little running future, and just chat about running as two runners will do. This race is coming up soon so make sure you get registered. If you cannot run then pl...

The Holidays are the worst for nutrition! Halloween candy, Thanksgiving meals, leftovers, and let's not even mention Christmas Parties! How can we survive these times and not blow our whole years worth of training? We talk to our buddy Pete from the Up State Performance Project on how we can stay on track and still enjoy the season.

We all have those mornings when running a race seems like the worst idea in the world. If you race long enough you will eventually end up with a DNS. A Did Not Start. Is this okay? Should you feel some form of shame or have to light your running shoes on fire? Let's talk about the decision to toe the start line or stay home and live to run another day.

Have you ever heard runners talking to each other? They speak a strange language at times. All this talk of PR's, BQ's, Fartlek's, and the like. What does this all mean? Is any of it important? Let's take a crash course into runners language. Now you can wow your friends at your next group running by being all brushed up on your runnersese!

Another fun weekend of running in the books. In this episode I'll tell you about the Cliffhanger 5k. I am also going to go over something we've never discussed. Race Day Etiquette. I swear there were some runners trying to drive me to drink out there, so let's talk about some of the ways we can help ALL our fellow runners enjoy the race we are running.

What an amazing time we had at the Garmin Kansas City Marathon Expo! We got to see a ton of our friends and definitely made some new ones! To all of you who stopped by our booth, thank you SO MUCH! It was our pleasure meeting so many new and amazing people! For this episode, we have some interviews done at the expo and we will wrap up the weekend.

Have you seen the guy at the race with the really cool costume? Maybe he was The Hulk, or maybe the Statue of Liberty could have been the New Years' Baby! That is Andrew! Join us this week while we talk to the KC Cosplay Runner! Raising money for charity one race and one wig at a time!

This week we welcome in a Personal Trainer as we are coming down the finish line of Fall Running Season. Let's hear from someone who knows what they are doing when it comes to being healthy and actually taking care of ones body. Unlike us injury-denying runners!

As runners we all get disappointed. Injuries, weather, bad races, deferrals, etc. We have a lot that can go wrong in a sport like this. How do we deal with those? We just throw our running shoes away right? Wrong! That's not how we deal with them at all! Let's talk about this and find the best way to deal with disappointment.

We have a lot to talk about this week. We'll finish up with a few more pieces of advice for our female running friends. Next we have a HUGE announcement about the Garmin Kansas City Marathon! Last we'll get a few of our recent races reviewed and send some love to our buddy about to run the BMW Berlin Marathon.

I am absolutely sick over what happened to our fellow runner Eliza Fletcher. Women should never have to fear running. Running is what brings us all together. In this episode we'll talk safety for female runners. Although I know that this conversation should NEVER HAVE TO HAPPEN! There are terrible people out there and they do terrible things. My heart breaks for this woman and her family.

The running world is often divided into two. The front of the pack and the back of the pack. More often than not, we get along famously. There is usually nothing but love for each other at all the races. Sometimes though, you get an article released blasting those of us in the back. These articles don't sit well with me. Let's talk about the front of the pack vs the back of the pack. Let's go ahea...

It was a huge week in the world of the BIG races. Ballot updates were available for London, New York, and Big Sir. Information about the next Boston Marathon came hot and heavy as well. We'll update you on when and how to register for these events. We will also get caught up on some of the local races we have been at. You'll get a story and some incoherent host ramblings.

This week we wanted to address a listener requested topic. We are going to do Memorable Races! In this episode I cover all the Full marathons I've done. Some were great and some were awful! Every race is a unique experience. We can only imagine all the different marathon tales out there! I'd love to hear them, but for now, here's mine.

Injuries happen to us all. They stink. When they cost you your Fall Marathon though.....That's when it gets really bad! The unfortunate truth is that injuries will affect us all. We have to be smart and not stubborn. Let's talk about race deferrals and injuries. Let's talk about being smart and coming back stronger. We stubborn runners need reminding sometimes that we need to shut it down so we ca...

Join us for another Beyond the Finish Line Episode! This week we welcome in Erica and Kristina from Baby Jay's Legacy of Hope. A group in Lawrence Kansas is doing all they can to help the families of children who are currently undergoing cancer treatment. Baby Jay's was set up in honor of Jayden who received her Angel wings at the age of five after a two-year battle against cancer. We want to rais...

It's time to tell the tale. On the sixth anniversary of my open heart procedure, let's talk about how things went down for me. As rough as it was, it's still a story of triumph. We all have setbacks. Some worse than others, but we all have them. How do you respond to them? Let's talk about the things that knock us down and how we get back up!

We are so fortunate to be joined this week by the Race Director for the Garmin Kansas City Marathon! Dave Borchardt is here to talk about the race, being a race director, the Boston Marathon, and even some World Cup Soccer coming to Kansas City! Dave has had his finger on the pulse of Kansas City sports for a long time, and he's here to talk to us about it all. Join us for this great interview wit...

Another race weekend is in the books. A first for the podcast as we had a table at the Gardner PD Law Dog 5k/10k. We got to meet new people and even sold a shirt! Exciting times! The Back of the Packettes ran their first 10k at this race. Both placed first in their age divisions. This made us think a bit about kids and running. When is too early? What is too much? When should you back off? These a...

A two-race weekend is in the books. It was HOT out there. The best part of long runs is letting your mind wander though. Mine went to the lessons running teaches us. I found some info from a fellow runner to share and then I wanted to give my opinion on my running lessons as it relates to the Fourth of July. Join us for an Independence Day podcast worthy of powdered wigs, red coats, and explosions...

Summer just began. We are entering the hottest part of the year. What does that mean? Fall training programs have begun! Yes! It's hot, but the cooler days and long races are just 12 - 16 weeks away. Let's talk about the importance of training plans when it comes to our long runs. The training, the nutrition, and the mental challenges that all come together to effect our runs. It's time to ramp up...

Happy Fathers Day everyone! It was a two-race weekend for the Back of the Pack Podcast. Two races and it isn't exactly cool outside. Fun right? No? Let's take a closer look at Fun! Seems a fun topic. Did you know there are multiple levels of fun? Well, you do now! Come listen as we talk races and fun all at the same time!