That First Mile
Randall Grant
Randy, who retired from the US Navy after 23 years of service. His weight has fluctuated since then. His youngest daughter made the decision to enlist in the Navy. She requested that he attend her graduation wearing his uniform. He hadn't worn the uniform since he retired, so he thought it was time to get back in shape. He would lose 20 pounds, and both of them would look fantastic in their uniforms.
He needed a new challenge because Sara had completed boot camp. Randy saw some friends compete in a marathon while he was deployed in Iraq in 2007. Then he decided to run one of his own; sixteen years later, still no marathon. He told Sara that he wanted to finally run one at the age of 47. She thought doing it as a family would be a great idea.
When they pitched the idea to their family, everyone loved it. All of the family members have begun training in an effort to reach this goal, despite being spread out from Chicago to California. As we start running and set goals, we'll share our journey. Stay tuned as we all start “That First Mile”.
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Big Sur International Marathon/ Coachella Review
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05/11/25 • 34 min
Liliana and Randy are back and sharing their activities after taking a few weeks off. Liliana was working and enjoying the atmosphere at Coachella. Randy participated in the Big Sur Marathon, running 21 miles. They talk about how much they appreciated each of those events. As the family gets ready for their next half marathon, Liliana keeps everyone informed about their progress. A special announcement has been made: the family has decided which marathon to run. We appreciate you for listening to our podcast.
Katy's Begins her Running Journey
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01/26/25 • 46 min
In this weeks episode we have Katy Schauer join Randy and Liliana on That First Mile Podcast. Katy is a friend of Randy's they met while serving in the Navy. She shares her journey being in the Navy and new fitness goals as she enjoys life as a new grandmother.
10k in the Bag
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02/23/25 • 21 min
This week Randy and Liliana go over results from the families first race of the year. Liliana shares about her week and how that affected her training leading to race day. Don't forget to subscribe to join us on our next journey as we train for our next family race.
Take It Back In Time
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02/18/25 • 14 min
This week we are taking it back to the Family's very first run. Randy talks to Levi, Izayah, and Jaylynn. This is from a year and half ago. Let's see what they were talking about with Randy. Then we will have those 3 back to see how they are doing now.
A Blast from the Past
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03/30/25 • 70 min
This week, Liliana and Randy welcome Alfredo Muniz-Rivera, the former host of Come Hike with Me, back. Since he began his fitness adventure, it was crucial to acknowledge and appreciate his accomplishments, including losing weight and becoming a runner. Liliana is taken back in time by Randy and Alfredo. Alfredo talks about his newfound passion of running, including its highs and lows. We hope this special podcast is enjoyable.
We're back!
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01/01/25 • 6 min
After a long layoff That First Mile Podcast is back for 2025!
Why U Runnin
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04/08/23 • 31 min
As the Come Hike With Me Podcast shifts its emphasis. Randy (Grant) and new cohost Sara (Limon) talk about the podcast's future. Randy aspired to run a marathon while deployed in Iraq 16 years ago but has yet to accomplish it. Sara seeks for ways to keep in shape after graduating from Navy Boot Camp. So the two of them decided to turn it into a family challenge. Everyone agreed, much to their astonishment. We've arrived! They may switch to the Why U Runnin Podcast, but this is not confirmed, so stay tuned.
Madera High School Hiking Club
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05/29/22 • 57 min
This week the fellas interview Adriana Quintana a teacher at Madera High School in Madera, CA. Mrs. Quintana is helping two dozen students achieve their goal of starting a Hiking Club at the Madera High School. It was brought to the fellas attention through different social media hiking groups that they are a part of and thought it was important to share the story of the students of the Madera High School Hiking Club. The students do fundraisers to help raise money to be able to go on these hikes. They also have a Go Fund Me as well, so help these students get out and enjoy nature. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode with Mrs. Quintana!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/madera-high-school-hiking-club
Randy's Journey
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03/06/22 • 28 min
Welcome back everyone to Come Hike With Me Podcast! Thanks to those that tuned in to episode one and came back for episode 2. In this week's podcast Randy shares a brief story of who he is and how he got here. We hope you enjoy! Thanks again. #hiking
Drum Roll Please
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04/20/25 • 53 min
Liliana and Randy have some HUGE news to share on this week's podcast. Liliana's first half marathon decision has finally been made! She brings back her mother (Lili) and her aunts (Sandy, Gaby, and Paola) to share the news with the audience. They discuss training schedules, the half marathon, and the anticipation that accompanies the announcement. Enjoy, we hope!
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FAQ
How many episodes does That First Mile have?
That First Mile currently has 34 episodes available.
What topics does That First Mile cover?
The podcast is about People Of Color, Health & Fitness, Ptsd, Mental Health, Podcasts and Hiking.
What is the most popular episode on That First Mile?
The episode title 'We're back!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on That First Mile?
The average episode length on That First Mile is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of That First Mile released?
Episodes of That First Mile are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of That First Mile?
The first episode of That First Mile was released on Feb 27, 2022.
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