What do pit bulls, frozen hurricanes, and minus-14 wind chills have in common? They’re all part of the wild ride that’s been the first half of 2025 for The Back of the Pack Podcast. In this episode, we lace up to break down the Stars and Stripes 5K in Overland Park — the race that let us run off the BBQ calories just in time for fireworks. But we don’t stop there. We’re rolling out our very first Packy’s: the official, totally unserious mid-year awards for the best, worst, weirdest, and coldest running moments so far. From surprise PRs to regrettable sign-ups (looking at you, double hill climbs) and heartwarming heroes who remind us why we keep showing up — it’s all here. Pour yourself a post-run drink (maybe not a giant Vegas Hurricane at 9 a.m.) and come celebrate six months of sweat, stories, and back-of-the-pack glory. Stick around — your own Packy might be waiting in December!