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by Ross Field and Petar Milardovich
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 <stron
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- Yesterday2h 24m
The Invisible Race
This week on Pod on the Run, Ross and Petar catch up on a busy stretch of Chico running, including the Almond Bowl, Fall Trail Classic, standout local performances, and the volunteers who make it all happen.Then we're joined by one of Chico's fastest runners, Tristan Rice.Today, Tristan has an impressive running résumé: a sub-3 marathon, a Boston Marathon qualification and finish, and a recent 1:22:58 half marathon PR and overall victory at the Turtle Bay Half Marathon.But his journey to becoming a competitive runner has a story most people don't know.At just 21 years old, while attending the University of Wisconsin, Tristan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Suddenly, something most runners take for granted became a constant part of his life. Every workout, long run, and race would require another layer of planning, monitoring, and decision-making.What followed was a journey of learning, adapting, trial and error, and figuring out how to pursue big athletic goals while managing a condition that never takes a day off.In this conversation, Tristan takes us inside that experience. We talk about managing glucose and insulin, dialing in nutrition and fueling, the role technology plays in competitive running, and the mental challenges of navigating both great races and difficult days.We also explore his involvement with the Diabetes Sports Project Elite Team, challenge common misconceptions about Type 1 diabetes, and discuss the message he hopes every young athlete and newly diagnosed kid hears: your diagnosis does not define your potential.Plus, we get into Chico's running scene, share race stories, tackle some rapid-fire questions, and let Tristan build his perfect Chico day.Everyone sees the miles. Few see what it takes to run them.
- Oct 6, 20262h 45m
Built for the Long Run
If you run the trails around Chico, there’s a good chance you know Karen Weintraub’s name — or at least recognize it from a race result.But how well do you actually know Karen?In this episode of Pod on the Run, Ross and Petar sit down with one of Chico’s most accomplished ultrarunners to talk about the person behind the miles.Karen has quietly put together an incredible ultra résumé, with podium finishes at races like Pine to Palm, American River and the Crazy Mountain 100 — along with an outright win at the 2023 Loco 100 in Butte Meadows.We get into how running became such a huge part of her life, why she gravitates toward big mountain races and long days on the trail, how Chico and Bidwell Park have shaped her as a runner, and why so many of her miles are spent following her own rhythm.Karen takes us inside the reality of running 100 miles: training, fueling, crew, pacers, drop bags, doubt, suffering, and those late-race moments when the challenge becomes as much mental as physical.What does Karen tell herself when she wants to stop?Does 30 miles alone ever actually feel lonely?What happens inside your head at mile 70?And after you win a 100-mile race outright… do you wake up feeling accomplished, or start thinking about what you could have done better?We also build Karen’s perfect Chico day, construct the ultimate mile-70 drop bag, run through a rapid-fire round of ultrarunning choices, and ask the question at the heart of the episode:When you keep putting yourself into incredibly difficult situations, what are you looking for?We knew the race results.Now it’s time to get to know the person behind them.Karen Weintraub joins Pod on the Run.Thanks for running with us.
- Aug 30, 20262h 1m
Katie Runs for Chico
Katie Hawley came to Chico to run for the Wildcats.That was the plan, anyway. What she found was a place that slowly, almost quietly, became hers.A team became family. A park became home turf. A college town became home.And somewhere between workouts in Bidwell, long conversations, fun little adventures, hard seasons, good people and a whole lot of showing up, Katie became part of Chico in a way that feels almost impossible to separate now.She is one of those rare people who makes a place feel more alive simply by caring about it out loud.She’s smart enough to understand the complicated stuff, funny enough to make it human, awkward enough to make it charming, and sincere enough that none of it ever feels like an act.She can talk about roads, housing, parks and public policy - and then film herself lying on the pavement, standing in a creek, running through town or doing something just weird enough to make you actually pay attention.And, it works. Because Katie Hawley doesn’t just represent Chico. She loves Chico.You can hear it when she talks about Bidwell Park. You can see it in the way she talks about people. You can feel it in the way she has chosen to spend her time, her energy and a very public part of her life trying to make this place a little better.In this episode of Pod on the Run, we talk about the runner she was, the person Chico helped her become, the strange road from collegiate athletics to City Council, the people who shaped her, the years that challenged her, and what it means to keep running when the finish line keeps changing.We also get appropriately ridiculous.There’s Good News Monday. There’s a Chico Draft. There are questionable civic-communication ideas involving potholes, snorkeling gear, waterfalls and beer miles. There are rapid-fire questions. There is almost certainly some wonderfully Katie-level awkwardness.But underneath all of it is something much bigger.It’s a story about finding your place.About arriving somewhere because of one thing and staying because it gave you a hundred others.About realizing that community isn’t just where you live. It’s something you participate in. Something you protect. Something you laugh with. Something you give yourself to.Katie came to Chico to run.Then Chico gave her people to run with, places to run through, reasons to stay, and eventually something worth running for.And Chico is better because she did.Katie Hawley is running for Chico.
- Aug 8, 20262h 57m
200 Miles Into The Flow
Episode 26 goes long. Before Ross and Petar sit down with today’s guest, they check in on training, Chico summer heat, good miles, fresh pavement, and a running community that continues to absolutely crush. BRC, CRC, Fleet Feet, Union Run Club, Colby Mountain TrailFest - the local scene is rolling.There are some huge performances to celebrate, too. Nimei drops a 2:47 at the San Francisco Marathon. Logan Slack goes sub-five at the brutally steep Rodeo Valley 50K, finishing sixth overall and third in his age group. Maddy and California Travis battle through the Point Mariah Trail Marathon, and Beth puts together a strong day at the Napa to Sonoma Half.Then the main event: Todd Ziegenmeyer - Tahoe Rim Trail 100 finisher, Canyons 100 finisher, mountain racer, real estate professional, gear obsessive, creator of Flow State apparel, and now a 25th-place finisher at the 2026 Tahoe 200, covering more than 200 miles in 68 hours, 30 minutes.In this episode, Ross and Petar dive into Todd’s story from growing up in Sutter and his relationship with brother Logan to discovering ultrarunning, moving to Chico, and quietly building an impressive race résumé.Then they go deep on Tahoe.Todd breaks down why he chose 200 miles, what scared him going in, the heat, sleep deprivation, nutrition, hallucinations, dark miles, and the mental battles that come with spending nearly three straight days in the mountains. He also shares how his crew - including Mitch, Peter Hansen, Joey Skaggs, Matt Henderson, Logan Slack, Frank Rebelo, family, friends, and Whisky the dog - helped carry him through the toughest moments.Todd is also the creator behind Flow State, an apparel project built around tear-off tank tops designed specifically with runners in mind. We dig into where the idea came from, the problem Todd wanted to solve, what “Flow State” means to him, and how his experience as a runner shapes the way he thinks about design. We also talk about the unofficial official ambassadors already rocking the tanks, whether he sees the brand staying local or growing into something bigger, and what’s next as Flow State moves from prototypes toward a wider launch.Then court is officially in session with the debut of Trail Court, where Todd rules on Bluetooth speakers, shirtless running, walking climbs, zero-drop shoes, cold plunges, trail etiquette, and other alleged running crimes.From Sutter to Chico, 100 miles to 200, real estate to Flow State — Episode 26 is the story of Todd Ziegenmeyer continuing to find out just how far he can go.
- Jul 18, 20262h 49m
Chico State's Humble Hammer
Episode 25 brings the heat. Before Ross and Petar sit down with today’s guest, they run through a stacked lineup of summer shoutouts because the Chico running community has been absolutely cooking. Tahoe 200, Dipsea, Broken Arrow, Headwaters, Lemurian, CRC, BRC, Fleet Feet — the whole region is buzzing, thriving, and leveling up.Then the main event: Damian Garcia, one of the most complete runners to ever come through Chico State. A West Region champion, multi‑time CCAA champion, national finalist, and owner of one of the fastest 1500-meter times in Division II history. He’s run the equivalent of a sub‑four mile, shattered school records, and keeps finding new gears every season.But Damian is more than the accolades. He’s the team barber. A pizza and burrito connoisseur. A fisherman. A Rubik’s Cube wizard. A grounded, humble athlete whose rise from Turlock to national prominence is one of the best stories in Wildcat history.In this episode, Ross and Petar dive into Damian’s origin story — from growing up in Turlock and discovering his engine to finding home at Chico State and stepping into the national spotlight. They unpack the breakthrough races that changed everything, including his historic 3:35 at Azusa, the school‑record 800, and the West Region 10K title. Damian opens up about the mental game, the role his mom has played in his journey, and what keeps him coming back to the sport. The conversation explores the Chico State system, the teammates and coaches who shaped him, and the culture that makes the Wildcats different. They break down tactical mile scenarios, talk barber life, pizza missions, fishing stories, and Rubik’s Cube speed, and dig into the gear he trusts. Damian reflects on his connection to the Chico running community, his preparation for the USA Championships, his long‑term dreams, and the future of his running career. He even delivers his entire running philosophy in exactly ten words before taking on the Pod on the Run Rubik’s Cube Challenge and Petar’s secret lightning round. The episode closes with a look at who Damian Garcia is becoming and the legacy he hopes to leave.
- Jun 16, 20263h 5m
Sage Advice from The Real Deal Neil
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.We kick things off at Global Running Day, where Fleet Feet turned a free 5k into a full‑blown Chico reunion. The Chico Striders and Danny DiMeo handed out this year’s Run Strong Scholarships to local high‑school seniors, surrounded by sponsors like Bidwell Run Club, Chico Running Club, The Original A‑Team, and individual supporters Tracie Hannick and Christine Campbell. 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.As we hit record, Todd Ziegenmeyer was out representing Chico on the Tahoe 200 course - one of the wildest tests of grit in the sport.Then we roll into race recaps. First up: Steven Hartman, 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 Peter Hansen - The Form - fresh off a monster run at The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon, where he punched up his Boston Qualifying time like it owed him money.Before we dive into our main guest, we look ahead at what’s coming up in the community: the Colby Mountain TrailFest with Bidwell Run Club and the 4th of July 5k hosted by Chico Running Club - both fueling and supporting the Run Strong Scholarship that keeps this whole ecosystem thriving.And then… we get to Neil. This is where the episode earns its title: Sage Advice.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.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.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.Then we hand him the chalk for Professor Neil, 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).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.Sage advice. Big laughs. A whole lot of heart. Lace up. Let’s run.
- May 14, 20261h 52m
Race Recaps: The Community That Carries Us
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.”
- Apr 9, 20262h 15m
Choppin' it up with Chops
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’s lovable chaos, Bill’s story is full of texture, humor, and heart.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.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.
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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 <stron
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