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
Sunday May 03, 2020
EP0010: A Few of Our Favorite Things
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
A look at goal setting and training motivation led Marco & Jessica into a discussion of their favorite races/events. What are the features of the ideal race? Pet peeves? Favorite running races, triathlons, kayak triathlons, cycling events, post-race restaurants, racing tip, and more! Episode kicks off with an update on the Red Arrow Challenge, with kudos given to the April 20-26 champs.
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
EP0009: Active Shorties
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
By 'health & wellness' we mean both physical and mental health & wellness. In this episode Marco and Jess focus on keeping the smaller members of the family physically and mentally stimulated. Tips include how to easily track their activity so that they can participate in the Red Arrow Challenge, ideas for making exercise fun, and suggestions for entertaining activities that foster development of communication, gross motor, fine motor, social, and problem solving skills. Results from the first week of the Red Arrow Challenge are also discussed, including shout outs to all the division champions for each category.
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
EP0008: What's for Dinner?
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
After shedding over 125 lbs, inquiring minds want to know: What does Marco eat? Jessica takes the podcast reigns as she pokes and prods him to get the details on past and current diets, eating habits, favorite dishes, and an array of other food/nutrition-related topics. The episode also includes an update on the first week of the Red Arrow Challenge and the return to the e-learning routine following a Spring Break stay-cation.
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
EP0007: Spring Break! Whoooo!
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Spring Break! Whoooo! At home. Okay... Marco and Jessica discuss their virtual Spring Break vacation; keeping the kids entertained, providing entertainment for their friends, and keeping their diet/exercise/fitness plans on track all with the constant threat of cabin fever looming. Main feature of this episode focuses on tracking your performance data with emphasis on the disciplines in the Red Arrow Challenge, which kicks off Monday.
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
EP0006: Get Ready! Goal Setting, Cross Country, & Banana Bread... OH MY!
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
On this bonus episode, special guest 'Kid-1' joins Marco and Jessica to discuss the Red Arrow Challenge (RAC), her top secret banana bread recipe, running, multi-sport racing, and exercise. Having just signed up for the Cross Country team, 'Kid-1' shares her goals as well as her plan for reaching those goals. In the lightning round, the roles are reversed as 'Kid-1' takes the podcast reigns and puts her parents on the hot seat.
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
EP0005: Getting on Track
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Marco and Jessica discuss how an obese psychologist who finished high school with a strong dislike for Cross Country went on to become the head coach of varsity Cross Country and Track & Field. Points include early struggles, reoccurring challenges, and the behavior-based coaching package which has been the backbone of his program. Segment updating 'life in the age of coronavirus' and how that relates to exercise/fitness/overall well-being also covered.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
EP0004: Jessica's Journey with Weight
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
After opening with a chat about 'Life in the Age of Coronavirus,' the hosts move into the main topic of this episode, a dive into Jessica's journey with her weight throughout adulthood. Her ups, downs, challenges, attempts to intervene, what worked, what didn't work, and where she is now.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
EP0003: The Red Arrow Challenge (RAC)
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Marco and Jessica introduce the Red Arrow Challenge (RAC), the signature virtual competition for Red Arrow Health & Wellness members. The RAC offers weekly and cumulative competitions in running, walking, cycling, off-road biking, swimming, sit-down paddling, stand-up paddling, cross country skiing, skating, hockey, and in composite point totals. The RAC kicks off Monday, April 13, 2020.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
EP0002: This is Us, Part II
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Our co-hosts introduce Marco, diving into his background and giving insight into his struggles with exercise, dieting, and his weight.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
EP0001: This is Us, Part I
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Welcome to the first episode of the Red Arrow Health & Wellness podcast! Co-hosts Marco and Jessica introduce Red Arrow Health & Wellness, the purpose of the podcast (what it is, what it isn't, where it's going), and introduce Jessica to the audience.