Ross and Petar's Pod on the Run
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<p>What happens when two buddies hit 42 and decide to celebrate with 42 kilometers? The Birth-K sparked something extraordinary, and now Ross and Petar are here to reflect on their journey—mud, memories, and all—while exploring the heartbeat of Chico’s running culture. Whether you’re here for the behind-the-scenes tales, the spirited banter (serious runners? not really...), or the chance to meet the incredible people pounding the trails and roads of Chico, this podcast is your go-to for all things running—and a lot of things not running. From the history of the running community to favorite routes, future challenges, and even the big existential question, “Why do we even run?”, Ross and Petar serve up insights, laughs, and plenty of moments where things didn’t go quite as planned. And speaking of incredible people: Chico’s running community is fueled by local legends, inspiring everyday athletes, and fantastic organizations like <strong>Fleet Feet Chico</strong> and the <strong>Bidwell Run Club</strong>. These groups offer camaraderie, unforgettable events, and shared experiences that embody the true heart and soul of Chico's running scene. Ross and Petar will spotlight these organizations, their impact, and the runners who keep the miles (and smiles) going strong. Birth-K may be where it started, but it’s far from where this journey ends. So, lace up, press play, and let’s run this thing—figuratively, of course. Because sometimes life is about more than just the miles…it’s about the memories.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Sage Advice from The Real Deal Neil
<p>Episode 24 is a full‑stride tour through the Chico running universe - community highs, big race breakthroughs, and the kind of mid‑life brilliance that only comes from someone who has lived enough life to know better… and run anyway.</p><p>We kick things off at <strong>Global Running Day</strong>, where Fleet Feet turned a free 5k into a full‑blown Chico reunion. The <strong>Chico Striders</strong> and <strong>Danny DiMeo</strong> handed out this year’s <strong>Run Strong Scholarships</strong> to local high‑school seniors, surrounded by sponsors like <strong>Bidwell Run Club</strong>, <strong>Chico Running Club</strong>, <strong>The Original A‑Team</strong>, and individual supporters <strong>Tracie Hannick</strong> and <strong>Christine Campbell</strong>. We grabbed interviews with Danny and a couple of the scholarship runners - and they’re sprinkled throughout the episode like perfectly timed aid‑station snacks.</p><p>As we hit record, <strong>Todd Ziegenmeyer</strong> was out representing Chico on the <strong>Tahoe 200</strong> course - one of the wildest tests of grit in the sport.</p><p>Then we roll into race recaps. First up: <strong>Steven Hartman</strong>, who just obliterated a 50k in Oregon and brought back a perspective that’s equal parts grounded and gritty. After that, we caught up with <strong>Peter Hansen - The Form</strong> - fresh off a monster run at <strong>The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon</strong>, where he punched up his Boston Qualifying time like it owed him money.</p><p>Before we dive into our main guest, we look ahead at what’s coming up in the community: the <strong>Colby Mountain TrailFest</strong> with Bidwell Run Club and the <strong>4th of July 5k</strong> hosted by Chico Running Club - both fueling and supporting the Run Strong Scholarship that keeps this whole ecosystem thriving.</p><p>And then… we get to <strong>Neil</strong>. This is where the episode earns its title: <strong>Sage Advice</strong>.</p><p>Neil is 60-3, but in running years he's the guy who shows up humble, quotes a study about aerobic development, and then drops you on a hill. He’s funny, wise, analytical, and somehow both modest and quietly unstoppable. He talks about growing up in Boston with the marathon practically baked into his DNA, his Carlsbad years, and the winding path from runner to the mortgage industry to lawyer to teacher… and back to runner.</p><p>He breaks down how he re‑engineered his running form, why he’s proud of the athlete he’s turning into, and how he plans to savor every mile from here on out. He studies the sport like it’s a master class - VO₂ max, cadence, ground contact, mechanics, progression, longevity - and yes, algebra is absolutely part of his joy.</p><p>And in classic Neil fashion, he drops a few dry, perfectly placed one‑liners about dating apps and mid‑life romance - the kind that sneak up on you and make you laugh out loud.</p><p>Then we hand him the chalk for <strong>Professor Neil</strong>, where he dishes out pop‑quiz answers, running truths, and a homework assignment guaranteed to make you a better runner (or at least a smarter one).</p><p>This episode is clever, heartfelt, funny, and full of the kind of perspective you only get from someone who’s lived a lot of life - and is running straight into the next chapter with joy, curiosity, and a very dialed‑in cadence.</p><p><strong>Sage advice. Big laughs. A whole lot of heart. Lace up. Let’s run.</strong></p>
May 14, 2026
Race Recaps: The Community That Carries Us
<p>This episode is a celebration of community - the people who shape our races, carry us through the hard miles, and remind us that running is never a solo act. Through stories from Boston, Eugene, Big Sur, and the Mendocino Coast, twelve voices share how togetherness, illness, weather, terrain, crowds, and crew support transform a race into something shared and deeply human. From the emotional simplicity of running side‑by‑side, to the internal negotiations of the middle miles, to the coastline that becomes a companion, to the ultra-community that turns endurance into belonging, each segment reveals a different way we’re held by the people around us. What emerges is a portrait of running as a communal experience—messy, joyful, reflective, chaotic, grounding, and always shaped by the “we” more than the “I.”</p>
April 9, 2026
Choppin' it up with Chops
<p>In the latest episode of Pod on the Run, Ross and Petar sit down with one of Chico’s most quietly iconic figures: Bill Parnell, the runner you’ve probably seen floating up North Rim with Fred or Leia trotting beside him. Bill is one of those rare Chico characters whose reputation reaches you long before the conversation does — the effortless stride, the calm presence, the stories that sound too wild to be true until he casually confirms them. From closing the Big Alta 100K with 8‑minute miles to completing twelve 100Ks, ten 50Ks, Western States, and Dacia UTMB® Mont Blanc 2023 – CCC, his running résumé is stacked, but it’s only one part of a much deeper, more introspective story.</p><p>Bill’s love for running didn’t begin with racing — it began on the Pacific Crest Trail. A full thru‑hike lit the spark, and in this episode, he shares the trail magic, his trail name, the characters he met, and the long, quiet days that shaped the way he thinks about movement and himself. That early adventure set the tone for a life built around curiosity and reflection, a life that eventually took him to Antarctica, where he worked for a season and ended up running a marathon at the South Pole. He also completed a 10‑day silent meditation retreat where he didn’t speak a single word — an experience that fits perfectly with the introspective way he moves through the world.</p><p>Running runs deep in his family, too. Bill talks about his dad — an incredible athlete who holds an American record for his age group — and how growing up around that kind of quiet excellence shaped his own approach to the sport. From his PV High cross‑country days to the Upper Park loops that forged him, from the Deerpen rocker era to becoming a legitimate bocce ball threat and poet, from Fred’s steady companionship to Leia’s lovable chaos, Bill’s story is full of texture, humor, and heart.</p><p>Throughout the conversation, Bill opens up about what running gives him, what ultras have taught him, how he thinks about suffering and joy, and why he keeps returning to the long stuff. Petar closes things out with a lightning round, and the episode ends with a look toward what’s next — the adventures, races, and unknowns Bill is quietly leaning toward.</p><p>It’s a conversation that’s grounded, surprising, and full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from a life lived everywhere from the PCT to the South Pole to the North Rim. This one moves like water.</p>
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<p>What happens when two buddies hit 42 and decide to celebrate with 42 kilometers? The Birth-K sparked something extraordinary, and now Ross and Petar are here to reflect on their journey—mud, memories, and all—while exploring the heartbeat of Chico’s running culture. Whether you’re here for the behind-the-scenes tales, the spirited banter (serious runners? not really...), or the chance to meet the incredible people pounding the trails and roads of Chico, this podcast is your go-to for all things running—and a lot of things not running. From the history of the running community to favorite routes, future challenges, and even the big existential question, “Why do we even run?”, Ross and Petar serve up insights, laughs, and plenty of moments where things didn’t go quite as planned. And speaking of incredible people: Chico’s running community is fueled by local legends, inspiring everyday athletes, and fantastic organizations like <strong>Fleet Feet Chico</strong> and the <strong>Bidwell Run Club</strong>. These groups offer camaraderie, unforgettable events, and shared experiences that embody the true heart and soul of Chico's running scene. Ross and Petar will spotlight these organizations, their impact, and the runners who keep the miles (and smiles) going strong. Birth-K may be where it started, but it’s far from where this journey ends. So, lace up, press play, and let’s run this thing—figuratively, of course. Because sometimes life is about more than just the miles…it’s about the memories.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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