KCSD Wellness Warrior Podcast: Recent Episodes

Jason Hardrath

A podcast by teachers for teachers about how we can maintain our vitality and wellness in a changing world

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KCSD Wellness Warrior Podcast (Ep. 3) "The Coaches" on Starting a Running Habit During COVID-19

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KCSD Wellness Warrior Podcast (Ep. 2) Meghan Stock on Yoga and Wellness

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An awesome opening episode with Theresa Ross

We talk about the following things:

Time - Topic:

2:00 - Who is Theresa Ross? (Origins and Career)

4:40 - Theresa's Wellness Journey

6:45 - Returning to Biking in middle age (Group Rides available at Zach's Bikes)

7:50 - is mountain biking too dangerous for adults?

8:50 - MTN Bike trails and Ski Resorts, what do they have in common? A brief guide to trail ratings

9:24 - Klamath's push to create more "Green (easy)" Trails (Klamath Area Trail Maps)

10:24 - Who builds and maintains these trials? How can I get involved? Klamath Trails Alliance (donate or volunteer)

(Moore Park Trail Map and Spence Mountain Trail Map)

11:53 - Theresa's Favorite Trails

13:46 - CALIFORNIA DEATH RIDE!?!

16:07 - Advice for those just starting out with biking or interested

  • Zach's Bikes Beginner Group Rides

  • Klamath Area Cyclist Group Ride Calendar

  • OC&E Trail Map

17:33 - How to start: Seek a Mentor/Friend

  • Klamath Cycling Group "Strava Club"

18:15 - How to start: Have an accountability partner

18:35 - Women's and Biking: It is a great time to start as a Woman

  • Women's Only Mountain Biking Clinics and reach out to Theresa Ross rosst@kcsd.k12.or.us

19:57 - Getting Kids on Bikes: Opportunities for Youth

  • All Kids Bike Program for K-1 (Video) already in Shasta and Henley (article)

  • Bonanza Elementary Fundraiser for All Kids Bike Fleet (Donate or Share)

  • 4th-6th grade bike skills and safety program

  • MS/HS Klamath Basin Mountain Bike Team (Facebook Page) Lillian Schiavo can be reached at lillian.kfcmtb@gmail.com or 541-892-7894

25:00 - Double Reconstructive Knee Surgery - "how to prepare, what to expect, how to recover" from Theresa's perspective

29:16 - Have a routine to strengthen yourself

31:00 - Healthier Competition Perspectives: Be Playful

34:52 - How Theresa managed the stress of the Covid-19 shut downs

36:11 - The power of individual sports and practices for us and for kids during these times

39:58 - Wellness Warp Wrap-up