That First Mile

Send us Fan Mail Liliana talks about her training setbacks and how she managed the week in today's podcast. We also give a brief overview of the family's current running adventures. Randy and Liliana discuss four Black Americans who are long-distance running pioneers. Theodore "Ted" Corbett, Lisa Elder, Marilyn Bevans, and Aaron Morris.

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode of That First Mile Podcast Lili and Randy talk to the Mother and Daughter duo Gaby and Jaylynn. They share the stories about their love for running. Gaby talks about all the half marathons she's run. They both talk about their amazing experience running the SOCAL Ragnar. A 200ish relay race from San Diego to Huntington Beach California. 

Send us Fan Mail 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. 

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks podcast Liliana and Randy talk to Sandy and Natalia about beginning their running journey. Sandy is Liliana's Aunt and Randy's Sister-in-law. Also, Natalia's Mom. We talk to them about their goals for 2025. We hope you enjoy this weeks podcast as these ladies are an inspiration to us all. 

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode we talk to family members Paola and her daughter Sophia! They talk with Randy and Liliana about how Sophia watched her Mom complete the Golden Gate Half Marathon and how it motivated her to start running at 8 (soon to be 9)!  

Send us Fan Mail On this week's podcast Randy introduces his host Liliana Torres. Liliana is on her journey and is preparing to run her first Marathon in Oct 2025. She will join Randy every week as they encourage their family (and themselves) to run a marathon! 2025 is going to be a big year for everyone. Like, share, and subscribe to That First Mile Podcast.

Send us Fan Mail After a long layoff That First Mile Podcast is back for 2025! 

Send us Fan Mail This is the inaugural episode of the "That First Mile" podcast.  Randy discusses the necessity of the name change.  The significance of the name change, as well. Ryan Grant, Randy's youngest son, visits this week to share his story.  He explains to his dad why he decided to participate in the Family Move Challenge.  They discuss his objectives, his motivations for g...

Send us Fan Mail The Come Hike With Me podcast this week has special guests Oracio, Gabriela, and Jaylynn Campos on the episode titled "Why U Runnin."  This week, Lili takes over as co-host.  They began boxing with Randy after Sara went to join the US Navy.  When Randy made the decision to run a marathon, he enquired as to how they would feel about running one as a family.  Randy was ins...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Sara and Randy are joined by Philip and Camillia Grant, who talk about why they decided to take on the family's marathon challenge.  They talk about the cognitive and physical difficulties they anticipate.  They decide what they want to accomplish in the following six to seven months.  Hope you had fun!

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of Come Hike With Me we have United States Navy Retired Chief Petty Officer Claudette Griffith stop in to chat with the fellas.  She is a Black Woman from the Southside of Chicago who served over 21 years in the Navy.  From a very early age she developed a love for the outdoors.  Since retiring that love has only grown as she has done marathons (26.2 mi...

Send us Fan Mail Fredo and Randy are back after a 5 month hiatus.  As everyone knows sometime life can get in the way.  But, they are resilient and they are back to talk about the time away.  Randy took a trip to Virginia and they were able to visit Shenandoah Nation Park together.  The fellas laughed and talked all about the experience.  Would like to thank everyone who has tuned in and motivated...

Send us Fan Mail 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 student...

Send us Fan Mail Mona has lived in the shadows of Yosemite National Park her entire life.  Believe it or not she had never visited the park until now.  We took Mona on two hikes that day.  First was to lower falls a fairly easy 2 miles.  Second was on the Mist Trail which was a little of 5 miles!  She was able to knock the hikes out with no problems and loved every minute of it.  

Send us Fan Mail After taking a few weeks off Fredo and Randy are back! They explain the life changing event that rocked the Muniz family.  Fredo opens up his heart and shares how is recovering and healing.  Thanks for your continued love and support.  

Send us Fan Mail This week on Come Hike With Me Podcast Ramona and Randy interview Jess.  She is retired from the U.S. Navy and her and Randy have sailed the world together.  Now, she dedicates her life to hiking, backpacking, traveling and van life.  Join us as she shares stories from her hikes and her experiences as woman on the trails.  

Send us Fan Mail This week Fredo and Randy discuss preparing for a hike and the equipment needed for you to get out on a hike.  Hiking is such an amazing experience and we want to help everyone be prepared.  This weeks guest is Ana Grant and she shares how she helps Randy prepare for all his hikes.  She talks about the importance of hydration, shoes, food, navigation and first aid.  Tune and tell...

Send us Fan Mail Ramona Flores is back!  This week she is our guest host! We are lucky that she was able to fill in and help out.  Ramona and Randy discuss his recent hike in Yosemite National Park.  Randy shares with everyone that Yosemite is still awesome!  They talk about how to prepare to starting or becoming a hiker.  Ramona shares her keys too consistency.  We hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Fredo and Randy are getting back on track.  They had a better time with with those barriers and are hopefully are on the healing side of things.  Fredo is getting his routine with his walking down!  Cheer him on as he does.  Randy is finally back in the gym and also logging those miles.  Let's hold them accountable. On this episode we bring in the amazin...

Send us Fan Mail When this Podcast began Fredo and Randy thought they were ready to get the journey going right away.  Well, it didn't quite happen that way.  Troubles at home slowed the process down for each of them.  Barriers and struggles that everyone has to deal with hit each of them.  But with support, these two friends helped one another deal with life and get back on a path to achievi...

Send us Fan Mail This week Fredo tells us his journey on what brings him to wanting to become an happy and healthier version of himself.  He talks about his upbringing in Puerto Rico then onto Buffalo, NY.  He joins the U.S. Navy meets his wife and starts his family.  We appreciate you for coming back this week and checking us out.

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Fredo begin their Podcast careers by talking about hiking, health, and diversity in a very entertaining relaxed way.