Capital Punishment: Tackling Topeka and Lincoln Back-to-Back

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we tackle the grueling "Fly Over Challenge" - an ambitious weekend of back-to-back half marathons across two states in just 24 hours. Join us as we recount our journey from the rolling hills of the Top City Half Marathon in Topeka, Kansas on Saturday morning to the spirited streets of the Lincoln Half Marathon in Nebraska on Sunday. We break down every aspect of this double-header weekend: from navigating the capital city courses and managing the three-hour interstate drive between races, to the mental and physical battle of waking up with 13.1 miles already in the legs and facing another starting line. You'll hear unfiltered insights about course conditions, crowd support, medal quality, and the unique characteristics that make each race special, along with the reality of what it takes to complete 26.2 miles split across consecutive days. Whether you're considering your own back-to-back challenge or just enjoy the vicarious thrill of extreme running adventures, this comprehensive race review delivers the complete Fly Over Challenge experience from start to finish(es).