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    Back of the Pack Podcast

    Back of the Pack Podcast

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    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!

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    Kyle Walker

    Growing Tomorrow's Triathletes: Inside JCPRD's Team Tri913

    Growing Tomorrow's Triathletes: Inside JCPRD's Team Tri913

    May 9, 2025
    51m
    This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we dive into the exciting world of local multisport events with special guests Josh and Katy from Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department (JCPRD). These race directors extraordinaire pull back the curtain on organizing some of the Kansas City area's most beloved endurance events, including the Kill Creek Triathlon, Shawnee Mission Park Triathlon, and Heritage Park distance races. The spotlight shines especially bright on their groundbreaking new initiative – Team Tri913 – a youth triathlon program launching this summer designed to introduce the next generation to the joys of swimming, biking, and running. Get the inside scoop on this innovative program's structure, goals, and how it's creating accessible pathways for kids to experience the transformative power of endurance sports. Plus, hear the exclusive announcement about how The Back of the Pack Podcast will be partnering with JCPRD at this year's Shawnee Mission Triathlon to enhance the experience for participants and spectators alike. Whether you're a triathlon enthusiast, a parent looking for youth athletic opportunities, or simply curious about the people behind your favorite local races, this conversation showcases the passionate community builders making multisport magic happen in Johnson County.

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