{"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":"Race Recaps: The Community That Carries Us","slug":"race-recaps-the-community-that-carries-us","published_at":"2026-05-14T02:34:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run-7301227/race-recaps-the-community-that-carries-us","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/2822001","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/326112/2822001/ross-and-petar-s-pod-on-the-run/2026_05_14_02_22_29_c040b49f-2e0c-45ed-9c3a-8462a5aa66d9.mp3","summary":"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, these voices share how togetherness, 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.”","meta_description":"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 a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6763,"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/race-recaps-the-community-that-carries-us/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/race-recaps-the-community-that-carries-us.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}