The Red Arrow Health & Wellness Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our co-hosts introduce Marco, diving into his background and giving insight into his struggles with exercise, dieting, and his weight.

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.