{"podcast":{"title":"Ross and Petar's Pod on the Run","slug":"ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run-7301227","podcast_index_feed_id":7301227,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run/20250417_070420_2bfa8b11e91bdc232dfe216b84c1c8bb.png","author":"Ross Field and Petar Milardovich","episode_count":25,"summary":"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 Fleet Feet Chico and the Bidwell Run Club . 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 run…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T20:17:11.080627+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run-7301227"},"episode":{"title":"Choppin' it up with Chops","slug":"choppin-it-up-with-chops","published_at":"2026-04-09T22:33:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run-7301227/choppin-it-up-with-chops","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run-7301227","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run/2716999","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/326112/2716999/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run/2026_04_09_22_12_42_fb5a491d-e700-443e-bde5-2a755c30c7b0.mp3","summary":"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. 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. 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…","meta_description":"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 probabl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8147,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run-7301227/episodes/choppin-it-up-with-chops/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run-7301227/choppin-it-up-with-chops.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}