Slackpackers

Episode 11 – Slackpackers Live with Coach Hollyanne Coach Hollyanne joins Kevin and Pete for this live episode of Slackpackers. While in Omaha, Pete got out the old recording equipment and headed over to Kevin and Hollyanne’s house for this entertaining ep. Coach Hollyanne has solid insights and advice. Kevin and Pete laugh like schoolchildren and recap their Hitchcock hike. Elevation training dis...

Episode 10 – Weather You Like It or Not   If Pete talking a ton is a problem for you, be warned. Kevin gives a brief update on Tater and his week in training. Pete gives a dissertation for his recap. Lots of good stuff, and plenty to tease him about. Then the guys discuss exercising in bad weather. They have differing opinions on the importance of training in all weather. Chime in and let them kno...

Episode 9 – One Big (East) Week Kevin kicks this one off with a Tater report. This could be a regular segment. Probably needs to be. Kevin gives a recap of a big week at the Big East tournament in NYC with his dad. They hit an A10 game, too. A run in Central Park, expensive beer, and a chance to watch his beloved Creighton – what a week! Pete talks about a full week of training, including two runs...

Episode 8 – Short and Sweet The show opens with an update on “humpgate” (aka, Tater’s temperament test). Did Tater do the Humpty Dance? Was he Humpin’ Around? Find out! From there, Kevin and Pete give their weekly updates. Pete lets you into the inner workings of his ever-failing mind. Kevin mutes himself. And that’s a show. #chooseyouradventure #takeahike #bebettertoday Listen, share, rate, and r...

Episode 7 – Ramble, Ramble, Temperament Test Kevin and Pete do ramble a bit in this one, mostly off-topic. Kevin tries to keep with the podcast’s theme with a brief race recap. Pete, well, mostly he talks about beignets. Kevin reveals that their dog has to go in for a temperament test. And then it all goes off the rails. #chooseyouradventure #takeahike #bebettertoday Listen, share, rate, and revie...

Episode 6 – Bananas and a Gear Review Kevin and Pete recap their respective weeks, including a discussion on the hottest topic of the podcast so far – proper banana ripeness. Kevin tells you about his training plans. Pete gives a review of his new backpack. And the guys ask for input on the tagline for the show. #chooseyouradventure? #takeahike? #bebettertoday? All of them? You have one for them?...

Episode 5 – Kevin's Super Bowl Glory and AZ Take Two Pete is back in AZ, but that won’t stop the guys from recording. They kick off the show by talking about the Kansas City Chiefs and a big Super Bowl victory. Kevin is the resident Chiefs fan and is still riding the high. Kevin walks through his week, including a 5-mile race and a muddy 3.14-mile hike. Pete talks through his latest trip to Arizon...

Episode 4 – A Race Recap, COVID Struggles, and Condiment Chat Pete kicks the show off by talking about his ongoing struggles with the effects of COVID. This virus impacts people differently and it has burdened Pete with lingering fatigue. He’s determined to overcome and has gotten some things done while not training. Kevin gives a race recap of the 10K he did in Mesa last weekend. He crushed it wi...

Episode 3 – An Amateur Guide to Slackpacker Training Pete and Kevin are back and ready to teach you about performing at a #slackoff level. Lots of fun in this one before the guys get into what they think training is going to look like heading into October and the Grand Canyon. They apologize for all the stuff before that and ask that you simply keep an open mind that episode four will suck just a...

Episode 2 – A Run, a Hike, a COVID Fight Yes, the episode is late. Is there a good excuse? Sure, if Pete having COVID counts. The good news is he did get in one good hike in AZ. But while he was wasting time in Scottsdale trying to recover, Kevin was out there racing and doing home improvements. For those that asked for #moreKevin #lessPete, you are in luck! Finally, the guys awkwardly wrap it up...

Episode 1 – Meet the Slackers In this debut episode, you get to meet your hosts, and lead slackers, Pete and Kevin. The guys give you a rundown of who they are before they tell you a little about what the podcast will be about, and what events and races they have on the schedule. Then the important stuff starts. Your hosts walk through what road trip snacks they are picking up. Savory? Sweet? Drin...