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This episode was bound to happen at some point. My running journey starts at the end of a marriage. I know a lot of runners who have come to the sport the same way. Let's finally talk about running and divorce. Of course if you need more help than running can provide, please seek the help of mental health specialists.

The Heartland 30k series is over. A great time had at the Plaza 10k, KC Hustle Run, and new Boulevard 10k. Races run and a lot more on the horizon. Now's the time to take a look at our mental focus going into October. We all get competitive and sometimes its for the better and sometimes its for the worst. Let's talk about those and figure out the difference.

It's finally here! The KC Hustle Run brought to you by the Back of the Pack Podcast is now in the history books! What an amazing day of being with our running friends both new and old. There's so many people to thank and I know we'll miss some, but from Kyle at the BotP Podcast, THANK YOU!

Yikes! Some audio issues plague us at the start. Sorry! Whew! It's busy now! The Plaza 10k finished up with a new kind of injury. Hot Spots! What the heck is that? We'll go over it! We'll also talk about 9/11 so we Never Forget. Lastly we'll preview the KC Hustle Run and talk just barely about a potential game changer for your favorite running podcast!

It is Labor Day! The unofficial end of summer and the officially unofficial start of the Fall! Since we are coming out here on a Holiday, we will keep this brief! Let's get our Fall plans all lined up because we have a lot of running to do between now and the end of 2023! Lace 'em up because we are running ALL the miles while those leaves start to Fall!

It is our 75th episode! The Diamon Episode if you will! Who would have thought we'd make it here? This week we will take about last weekends races, get you caught up on the goings on with the KC Hustle Run, and talk about the future of the Back of the Pack Podcast. The march towards 100 episodes has begun! Let's really blow this thing up!

Rawr! Greetings from Rexy Run weekend! Rexy, Kyle, the Back of the Packettes, and many more had a wonderful time Saturday morning in Lawrence Kansas for the 8th Annual Rexy Run! An even near and dear to our hearts benefitting Baby Jay's Legacy of Hope. We got to see so many of our running friends and family there. This community of runners that we get to be a part of is so special to us. We hope it is special to you as well. Let's talk about running families, communities, and groups. They are critical in our opinion to this running world of ours. Join us as we figure out how to find your tribe!

Kon'nichiwa! We're cruising right along in our summer. Big Race Lotteries are opening up and now is the time to throw your name in the hat! We wanted to show off some new shoes, but due to a store error we are left barefoot and injured! Let's talk about these shoes we hold most dear. When do good shoes go bad? When is it time to grab some new kicks? We'll answer these and more on this weeks Back of the Pack Podcast!

Not every race leaves you disappointed and down in the dumps. Sometimes this great sport of ours can leave you frustrated and angry! It happens to all of us both in running and in life. There's tons of ways to combat it, but we have to be willing to do them! Don't just sit in your frustration. Find the way out and get back to what you love. P.S. Kyle did not produce this podcast...

Let's break down the Rock Island Half Marathon. It was a crazy hot day for a half marathon! Fortunately, it's not long now before the Fall running season is upon us. Mixed in with what is already on the schedule, let's talk about some dream half-marathons around the world! Join us while we go jet-set dreaming!

Guess who's back? Back Again? Brad is back! That's right, Brad Ziegler from KC Running Company is back and we are talking all things Fall running! The Heartland 30k Series is now set with the addition of the Boulevard 10k. Hear all about it and more as we talk to the Boss Man of the KC Running Community!

Our good buddy Dave B. is back! We are talking all things Garmin Kansas City Marathon with its race director. We will talk about what works, what doesn't, what changes, and what won't. We will also discuss the acquisition of Hospital Hill by the KC Sports Commission and what that might look like for the future of that race. Settle in and let Dave dazzle you with all his brilliance!

Here's the rundown you've hardly been waiting for! Kyle's first Triathlon is now in the books! MANY lessons learned over the course of this Sunday morning. Triathlons are a completely different beast! This isn't your standard road race. Here all about the experience, and then let's see what is actually better? Are you Team Triathlon or Team Running?

We are getting into the dog days of summer. The times when it would be REAL easy to just skip that run. The times when maybe it is too hot, or you had too much food, drank too much drink, or are just ready for the pool. We know it happens, but with Fall running season so close, here is your reminder to keep your eyes on the prize my friends! We have to find that balance, but ultimately, we have to show our hustle! Hustle and Grind! It's what we as runners do!

We are honored to again be joined by our friend at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Crysta! This time we talk about everything St. Jude does in the running world and how you can pretty much run THE world for St. Jude. Be a St. Jude Hero and get ready for all the running and walking action coming up this Fall with the KC Hustle Run, St. Jude Run/Walk weekend in Kansas City, and the big St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend in December!

What a huge weekend for running! Two local 5k's and many of our running friends up in Duluth, MN for Grandma's Marathon weekend. We are going to talk a little about the Fighting Fentanyl 5k, Father's Day Super Hero run, and mix it all together with the newly released guidelines for the Boston Marathon 2024! We're all over the place this week, so join us for the madness!

Did you see the alerts all week? Something about the poor air quality. Did you ignore them? Yeah, I did as well. We probably shouldn't though. As much fun as we have ignoring things as runners, it turns out the air quality is kind of a big deal. Listen in and let's talk about Air Quality, Global Running Day, and everything in between.

We are here with our first YouTube episode! This week we are going to break down the 2023 Hospital Hill Half Marathon for both good and bad. We will also discuss a little kindness that came from such a tough race. Producer Katy joins us for the first episode shot for YouTube and this week's new episode of the Back of the Pack Podcast!

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone! The unofficial start of summer is upon us, so it is now summer running season! On this week's holiday episode, we'll talk all about the Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon and let you know where we will be this summer and what races we'll be covering. Grab your hotdog and burger! Settle in for a new episode of the Back of the Pack Podcast!

The KC Running community is fortunate. Fortunate that we can say we have runners like Back of the Pack Podcast Ambassador Amy! Amy is a wife, mother, teacher, runner, pacer, and the #1 recruiter for the show! We love Amy here and now you all get to meet her as well. If you haven't already! Amy will get you through your next race, so listen in and get to know this runner extraordinaire!