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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/kyle1180
Back of the Pack Podcast - https://www.botppod.com/

Races Mentioned
Run the Rainbow for Children's
Rocket City Marathon
New York Marathon
Boston Marathon
Oak Mountain 5k
Chicago Marathon
Tokyo Marathon
Sydney Marathon
Warhorse for Veterans 5k
London Marathon
Dopey Challenge

Shout Outs
Matt
Misty
Scott Green
David Goggins
Selena Daniel
Ruth
Lisa Watkins
Rhonda Hayden

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Nell Gustavson
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Allison interviews Dylan, an ultra runner with 14+ ultramarathons, a sobriety and redemption story, and a weekly live cornhole podcast.

Dylan shares how he ran casually as a young athlete, joined the US Army in 2013 for eight and a half years, then swore off running after leaving in 2021 and struggled with lost purpose and heavy drinking, intensified after a roommate’s death in a 2022 motorcycle accident.

After reading David Goggins’ “Can’t Hurt Me,” he began training for the 4x4x48 challenge, found running as therapy, and rapidly progressed from half-marathon to marathon to 50 miles and then a 100-mile loop race, describing a faith-defining moment around mile 40–41.

He discusses endurance, choosing suffering, gratitude, community, racing routines, fueling and recovery, favorite and hardest races, gear and shoes, mantras for running and sobriety, and goals including a top-10 finish at Cocodona while spreading faith, fitness, and sobriety.

Dylan Led - https://www.facebook.com/dylan.ledbetter.71


Races Mentioned
St. Patrick's Day March
Mid-State Mile
Inkom Last Man Standing
Tennessee Mile
Run LOViT 100
Coca Dona 250

Shout Outs
David Goggins
Becca Jones
John Cox
Brian
Doug
East Coast Adventures
Daniel Castro
Eric
Chad Wright

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On the podcast, Allison interviews Steven (“Big Papa”), a fast, humble runner and new dad, about how he started running after high school to stay in shape and to eventually beat his older brother in races.

Steven describes shifting from mostly trail running in Georgia (especially 2017–2021) to more road running after moving to Mobile in July 2021, noting differences in pacing, muscle strain, anxiety, passing on single-track trails, and the need for more cushioned shoes on pavement.

He shares lessons from running—discipline, consistency, focusing on your own race, negative splits, and not overthinking—plus favorite races like the Mobile Half, War Eagle Half, Bayou Half, and Tunnel Vision 5K, and worst experiences dropping from marathons (Nashville 2012, Savannah 2012, Big Beach 2023) and a tough Duncan Ridge 50K attempt.

Steven details his pre-race routine (early wake-up, coffee, eggs, warm-up), his suitcase-and-backup-gear habits (including wearing three socks and carrying multiple shoes), minimal fueling for halves, and marathon fueling with dates for his upcoming Knoxville Marathon (April 12).

He emphasizes gratitude, faith, community, sleep as recovery, and advice to new runners to get properly fitted shoes, accept discomfort, and build mental fortitude.

Stephen Havard - https://www.facebook.com/shavard6132


Races Mentioned
Cheaha 50k
War Eagle Half Marathon
Mobile Half Marathon
Bayou Half Marathon
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Huntsville Marathon
Double Tunnel Vision 5k
Big Beach Marathon
Nashville Marathon
Savannah Marathon
Boston Marathon
Knoxville Marathon
Duncan Ridge 50k

Shout Outs
Jordy
Valerie Guy
Justin Guy
Port City Pacers
Emily Havard
Pierre
Scott Thornhill
Dave McDonald
Lily Havard

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