Back of the Pack Podcast

Author: Kyle Walker

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 5ks 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 youre 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 5ks and 10k's. Take it from us, you are among friends here if youve gotten to the finish line to find all the bananas gone!
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Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running, Sports

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The Long Run: Training Smarter, Not Harder
Episode 32
Friday, 13 February, 2026

This week, we move deeper into our Running & Aging series by getting practical about what training actually needs to look like as we get older. As runners in our mid-40s and beyond, we can’t rely on brute force or outdated plans anymore, but that doesn’t mean we’re slowing down or giving anything up. We break down what physically changes as we age, the most common mistakes masters runners make, and how to train smarter through better structure, strength work, recovery, and intentional intensity. From building weekly schedules that respect recovery to understanding why strength training and sleep are no longer optional, this episode is all about keeping us healthy, consistent, and running strong for years to come. This isn’t about chasing who we used to be—it’s about building the best version of who we are now.