Husband and wife team of Marco & Jessica co-host weekly episodes for Red Arrow Health & Wellness, a virtual fitness club. Listen as they have a drink and discuss the ups and downs of weight loss, fitness, coaching, and life with four young children. Episodes also include updates on the Red Arrow Challenge, a virtual multi-sport competition that incorporate running, walking, biking, swimming, paddling, skiing, skating, and hockey all into one. With advanced degrees in behavioral psychology and a love for triathlons, aquabikes, and fun races, Marco and Jessica offer unique perspectives on the topics they discuss.
Episodes
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Armed with a pile of questions from listeners and followers, special guest host "Kid-1" takes the reigns of the show and interviews Marco and Jessica. Topics covered span cross country, track & field, hockey, running, triathlons/multisport racing, weight loss, nutrition/dieting/food, whiskey/cocktails, parenting, coaching, teaching, podcasting, life in the age of COVID, and more! Kid-1 didn't hold back in this entertaining and revealing episode. And, of course, we wrap up with shoutouts to the most recent set of Red Arrow Challenge (RAC) champions.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
With COVID statistics surging, daylight dwindling, colder weather moving in, and a wave of new restrictions/lockdowns setting in, it is easy to slip into a dark mood that embraces an 'all doom & groom' attitude. So much of this is out of your control. In this episode, hosts Marco and Jessica discuss what you can control -- your attitude -- and how to foster positive thinking even when things aren't overtly bright and shiny. They also chat about a busy week of COVID tests, conferences, holiday prep, hockey, a sports radio appearance, and of course a shoutout for the latest set of Red Arrow Challenge (RAC) champions.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
With Halloween (and the Regional Cross Country Meet), the State Finals, and the cross country team's awards ceremony behind them, Jessica and Marco take a moment to catch their breath and look ahead to what's next -- and that, of course, is Thanksgiving. Our dynamic hosting duo lay out a low carb (i.e. keto, paleo, whole 30 friendly) approach to what is arguably the biggest food holiday in the United States. From appetizers for the grazing snackers thru dessert, they have you covered. Along the way they share a few of their favorite Turkey Day anecdotes, updates on life around the rink with their three young hockey players (SPOILER ALERT: Kid-1 wasn't the only one in goalie pads), and take time to give a shoutout to the most recent champions in the Red Arrow Challenge (RAC).
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Cross country. Covid. Rye. In this episode, recorded on the eve of the Michigan high school cross country state finals, Marco and Jessica do a follow-up to episode 30's bourbon and hard seltzer tastings. This time it's an array of rye whiskeys and a set of made-in-Michigan hard seltzers. And in between sips, our hosts discuss the craziness that was the past few weeks. The lead up to the cross country regional meet, the distractions and challenges leading up to the state finals, covid-19 scares, quarantines, virtual versus in-person school... oh yes, there is much to discuss. Sit back, listen in, and enjoy.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
According to the CDC, 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this episode, Marco and Jessica discuss their family's journey in regards to ASD. Starting with their initial clinical experiences way back as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) students, they move into life with a child of their own on the spectrum. The early years, the initial indicators, the rollercoaster of evaluations and assessments, the challenges and joys, and the battle for a clear clinical diagnosis are explored before discussing everyday life for the whole family and the way ahead. The episode also includes a quick coaching update on the cross country postseason, as well as a shoutout to the latest round of Red Arrow Challenge (RAC) champions.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Coaching. Running. Cross country. Track & field. Ice hockey. Fitness. Exercise. Weight. Diet/nutrition. Sleep. Photography. Yes there is an app for that, and that, and... well you get the point. This week co-hosts Marco and Jessica get comfy, kick back, and run through their favorite smartphone/tablet apps. And before they go, they provide shoutouts to the most recent set of champions in the Red Arrow Challenge (RAC).
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
A pseudo-follow-up to episode 11, this is a new snapshot of life for Marco & Jess. What do they eat? How much do they exercise? Obviously their lives must be calm and mundane, right? Our co-hosts provide a day by day retelling or their week, including what they ate, their workouts, and any curveballs thrown their way. And before they go, Marco and Jess take a moment to praise the most recent set of champions for the Red Arrow Challenge (RAC).
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
It is easy to share success stories, but what about those times when everything does not go as planned? The epic fails? Prepare yourself, because in this episode co-hosts Marco and Jessica share their favorite tales of failure. Running/racing fails. Teaching fails. Cooking fails. Work/behavior analysis (ABA) fails. Parenting fails. Exercise/training/fitness fails. Whether you need cheering up after a rough week, need to know that this is no such thing as "the perfect life," or merely need entertaining stories, this is the episode for you. Before wrapping up, Marco and Jessica give a shoutout to the latest set of Red Arrow Challenge (RAC) champions.
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Fall is here, and with it a new collection of low-carb cocktails. In this episode Marco and Jessica share twelve (12) seasonal recipes that work well for anyone trying to keep their net-carb intake low. In addition to sharing their takes on autumn adult beverages, our co-hosts discuss the latest virtual race offerings from Red Arrow Health & Wellness, as well as giving props to the most recent Red Arrow Challenge (RAC) champions.
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
What would it be like to grow up when not one but BOTH of your parents have advanced degrees in psychology and are trained as behavior analysts? How is it different? In what ways is it like any other household? What are the assumptions, misconceptions, accurate depictions, and frequently asked questions that pop up from friends and loved ones? In this episode Marco and Jessica begin answering those questions and more, diving into a discussion of what it is like for their four kids. And before calling it a night, our hosts take a moment to give shoutouts to the latest set of Red Arrow Challenge (RAC) champions.
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
In this episode Marco and Jessica take a step back after a busy week to reflect, relax, enjoy each other's company, and sample an array of adult beverages. More specifically, they work their way through a bourbon flight followed by a flight of hard seltzers. Between discussing their samples of four bourbons and four seltzers, the hosts have fun by taking turns asking probing questions. How did Marco get into Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? How did Jessica get involved in multisport racing? What is Marco's favorite part of coaching cross country? What comfort food might be making an appearance in the near future? All of these, and more, are answered. And then before wrapping up, they again make time to give a shoutout to the latest set of champions in the Red Arrow Challenge.
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Coaching is easy, right? Just point and tell athletes what to do? Think again. On this episode Jess interviews Marco, digging into what life is really like for the man behind the clipboard. The motivations behind coaching, the high points, the lows, the hours of work, the toll on family life, and the work/family/coaching/exercise balance are all explored. Before signing off, the hosts also recap the current virtual race offerings (all free) and give a shoutout to the most recent set of Red Arrow Challenge (RAC) champions.
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Kid-1 and Kid-2 are back! And this time they are taste-testing a set of low carb desserts. But before indulging in a buffet of sweets, they discuss the week with Marco and Jess; new classes, new schools, a new job, new schedules, and trying to find a new routine. They even touch on the ups and downs related to gyms, ice rinks, bowling alleys, and athletic teams in Michigan. The group caps off the episode by highlighting the Red Arrow Challenge champions for the week beginning August 24th.
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
With the new school year upon us, Marco and Jess discuss big changes forcing noticeable adjustments to their routes and the potential ripple effects on their diet, exercise, and sleep. But before diving into all of that, our hosts run through September's FREE virtual competitions: The Selfie Scavenger Hunt, the Forget-Me-Not 5k & 10k, the Sapphire Team Rally, and (of course) the continuing Red Arrow Challenge (RAC). Speaking of the RAC, they wrap up the episode with shout outs to all of the most recent RAC champions.
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Need to get away? Clear your head? Looking for a place to bike or run? Or a great spot for a weekend adventure? This week Marco and Jess review their visit to Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula and the Traverse City area to bike the Leelanau Trail together. But before they get to the biking, as well as their detours to Traverse City Whiskey Co. and a few wineries, they preview big things rolling out from Red Arrow Health & Wellness in September. Also in this episode Marco and Jess discuss their week, big changes for their kids (well... the whole family, actually) and the impact it had on their diets, exercise, and health. And before they go, Marco and Jess take time to highlight the latest set of Red Arrow Challenge champions.