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.

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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 them to get back to the podcast.  They've missed you!  

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

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.