{"podcast":{"title":"Back of the Pack Podcast","slug":"back-of-the-pack-podcast-5326207","podcast_index_feed_id":5326207,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5474889/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.botppod.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f9d8e4cc10cc014653b3595336db5c08.jpg","author":"The Back of the Pack Podcast LLC.","episode_count":273,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/back-of-the-pack-podcast-5326207"},"episode":{"title":"Back of the Pack Survival Guide: Built Different","slug":"back-of-the-pack-survival-guide-built-different","published_at":"2026-04-24T13:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/back-of-the-pack-podcast-5326207/back-of-the-pack-survival-guide-built-different","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/back-of-the-pack-podcast-5326207","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-of-the-pack-survival-guide-built-different--71595458","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71595458/04_24_2026_best_audio.mp3","summary":"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 time shifts from pressure to freedom, allowing us to run with purpose instead of panic. This episode also dives into the power of gratitude — being thankful not just for the finish line, but for the ability to even stand at the start. We redefine what it means to “win,” where finishing, fighting through, and coming back matter more than podiums or pace. And along the way, we celebrate the stories that only back-of-the-pack runners get to tell — the chaos, the connections, and the unforgettable moments that happen when you’re out there long enough to really live the race. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about being fast… it’s about being resilient, determined, and persistent. And no matter your pace, your place, or your finish time — you belong here.","meta_description":"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 mea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2420,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/back-of-the-pack-podcast-5326207/episodes/back-of-the-pack-survival-guide-built-different/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/back-of-the-pack-podcast-5326207/back-of-the-pack-survival-guide-built-different.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}