That First Mile

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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. 

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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. 

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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)!  

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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.

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After a long layoff That First Mile Podcast is back for 2025! 

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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 getting involved, and the changes he wants to make to his way of life.  It was crucial to have Ryan go on first as he begins his weight-loss challenge because he personifies the value of starting "That First Mile."

Hope you enjoy as this family trains for a marathon.

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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 inspired to ask the whole family because of their enthusiasm.  As the family gets ready for this task, they discuss their objectives on this week's podcast.

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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!

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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.

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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 miles), half marathons (13.1), horse back riding, and of course hiking.  Sit back enjoy as Claudette tells all about her love for being outside.