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  • 200 Episodes Together

    200 Episodes Together
    2025/08/22
    Two hundred episodes. Three years of stories, races, laughs, lessons, and community. This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we celebrate a milestone that belongs to every member of the pack. To mark episode 200, we opened the mic to the voices that have been with us along the way — fellow podcasters, Patreon supporters, friends of the show, and the runners who’ve become family. What started as one guy and a microphone has grown into something so much bigger: a community where every pace is welcome and no runner is ever left behind. This episode is a thank you, a reflection, and a celebration of what we’ve built together. Here’s to the next 200 miles, stories, and finish lines at the back of the pack.
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    32 分
  • Running for a Cause, Racing Against the Heat

    Running for a Cause, Racing Against the Heat
    2025/08/18
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we recap a packed weekend of racing with two 10Ks back-to-back. First up: the Rexy Run in Lawrence, KS, celebrating its 10th year of supporting Baby Jay’s Legacy of Hope and the families it serves. Then we hit the pavement again for the Hearts for Ronald McDonald House Charities 10K, another powerful community race with a meaningful cause. But both events had one major opponent — the weather. With real-feel temps pushing near 100 degrees, sky-high humidity, and dew points in the 70s, it wasn’t just a test of fitness — it was survival mode. We break down how extreme heat affects the body and the mind, and why struggling in those conditions doesn’t mean you’re a weak runner. If you laced up this weekend, you’re tougher than you think — because finishing in those conditions is an accomplishment all its own.
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    36 分
  • The Pack Runs Together: Launching Chasing Rabbits RC

    The Pack Runs Together: Launching Chasing Rabbits RC
    2025/08/15
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, the Road to 200 takes a big step off the mic and onto the streets. We’re introducing the Chasing Rabbits Running Club, our brand-new community run club in partnership with Discourse Brewery. This isn’t just about logging miles — it’s about building on three years of friendship, laughter, and the “no runner left behind” promise that’s been at the heart of the podcast since day one. We talk about where the idea came from, what you can expect at our first meet-up on August 21st, and why this club is for everyone, regardless of pace. From the turtle shell tradition to post-run hangs at the brewery, we’re creating a space where connection matters more than competition. Whether you’re local and ready to join in person or a listener who wants to represent from afar, this is your invitation to run with the pack. Because now, the Back of the Pack runs together.
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    27 分
  • Running with Purpose: Run to Bless & Rexy Run

    Running with Purpose: Run to Bless & Rexy Run
    2025/08/11
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we lace up in Greenwood, MO for the second annual Run to Bless 5K, an event supporting Fellowship Church and the mission trips they fund. We break down the race experience, the course, and the community spirit that made it a great Saturday morning run. Then, we shift to one of our favorite causes: the upcoming Rexy Run 5K, 8K, & 10K in Lawrence, KS. We sit down with Race Director Kristina to talk about this special 10th anniversary event, benefiting Baby Jay’s Legacy of Hope — an organization helping families cover expenses while their children battle cancer. The Back of the Pack Podcast is proud to sponsor a mile of this race and be featured on every runner’s giveaway bag. We want to see you out there on August 16th to help make this Rexy Run the biggest year yet!
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    31 分
  • Voices of the Pack: Celebrating Our Guests

    Voices of the Pack: Celebrating Our Guests
    2025/08/08
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we’re celebrating the voices that have helped our pack grow. Over the years, our guests have brought stories, energy, and whole new communities into the fold — each one leaving their own unique mark. Some inspired listeners to take on new races, others sparked donations or volunteer work, and many became ongoing friends of the show. We revisit some of the most memorable conversations, laugh about moments that still make us smile, and reflect on how these voices helped shape the Back of the Pack into what it is today. Whether they joined us to share training tips, talk about a cause close to their heart, or simply swap race-day stories, they’ve all played a part in growing this community. This episode is a love letter to everyone who’s run alongside us — on the mic, on the course, and in spirit — as we keep moving toward episode 200.
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    21 分
  • Goal Paralysis: When Motivation Vanishes

    Goal Paralysis: When Motivation Vanishes
    2025/08/04
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we lace up for the Spencer C. Duncan “Make It Count” 5K in Gardner, KS — a powerful community event that honors a fallen hero and reminds us why we run. But after crossing that finish line, we shift gears and talk about something a little heavier: what happens when we sign up for a big, exciting goal… and then totally freeze. Yep, we’re talking goal paralysis — that weird brain loop where motivation vanishes and the training plan becomes a ghost you’re afraid to open. Host Kyle shares his own story of signing up for his first 50-miler (and immediately pretending it didn’t happen), and dives into the psychology behind why runners sometimes stall out after the sign-up high fades. From perfectionism to fear of failure, we break it down in real, relatable terms — and offer practical tips to break the freeze and get moving again. This one’s for anyone who’s ever looked at their race calendar and thought: “What have I done?”
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    32 分
  • The Road to 200 Begins

    The Road to 200 Begins
    2025/08/01
    Every journey starts somewhere — and for The Back of the Pack Podcast, that “somewhere” involved closet recording, clunky editing, and the hope that maybe someone out there would listen. In this kickoff to our Road to 200 series, we rewind all the way back to episode one and share how the show began, what inspired it, and the hilarious stumbles along the way. From awkward first recordings to the surprising messages that made it all worth it, this episode is a love letter to starting messy and sticking with it. We talk about the spark that lit the mic, the early listeners who gave us a reason to keep going, and the milestones that built the foundation for nearly 200 episodes of running community goodness. Whether you've been here since day one or just found us last week, this episode will remind you how far we’ve come — together. Hit play, take a jog down memory lane, and help us kick off the countdown to 200. Spoiler: we’re just getting started.
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    31 分
  • Break the Plateau: Rethinking Your Training with Karin

    Break the Plateau: Rethinking Your Training with Karin
    2025/07/28
    While Kyle is out of town, The Back of the Pack Podcast hands the mic to one of our favorite guest hosts — Karin Velez from the Just Grow Something Podcast. This week, Karin brings her science-based expertise and Marine Corps mindset to explore the power of novel stimulus in your running routine. She explains how runners often hit a plateau — mentally and physically — due to a concept called General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). When your training becomes predictable, your body stops responding. Enter the SAID principle — Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands — which explains why changing things up is key to unlocking progress. Karin shares how to keep your runs interesting without overtraining, burnouts, or breakdowns, using real-world tactics and military discipline. If you’ve been stuck in a rut, this episode is your blueprint for shaking things up and sparking new growth — without losing your back-of-the-pack spirit.
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    17 分