Kyle Walker (Back of the Pack Podcast) - "Why are we taking this seriously?"

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!At the Run the Rainbow Expo, Allison interviews Kyle of the Back of the Pack Podcast ahead of the Run the Rainbow race and a planned meetup at Rocket City Marathon’s Podcast Alley.Kyle shares that he began running after a 2010 divorce, starting at nearly 300 pounds by running short intervals, completing his first 5K in December 2010, and eventually doing about 382 races.He started his podcast to share lessons from mistakes and support all runners, pushing back on claims that back-of-the-pack and charity runners don’t belong and noting that charities raise millions (e.g., NYC Marathon).He discusses two open-heart surgeries in 2016, his return via 5Ks, favorite race (NYC Marathon 2021), and least favorite (Tokyo due to strict gun-time checkpoints), pre/post-race routines, fueling with Jolly Ranchers, indoor soccer cross-training, and goals to finish the original six World Marathon Majors (Sydney upcoming, London needed).Kyle Walker - https://www.facebook.com/kyle1180Back of the Pack Podcast - https://www.botppod.com/Races MentionedRun the Rainbow for Children'sRocket City MarathonNew York MarathonBoston MarathonOak Mountain 5kChicago MarathonTokyo MarathonSydney MarathonWarhorse for Veterans 5kLondon MarathonDopey ChallengeShout OutsMattMistyScott GreenDavid GogginsSelena DanielRuthLisa WatkinsRhonda HaydenSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, app development, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye GuyAndrew WilliamsKellie LandrumDownload our new app on Apple or Android!!!