Come Hike With Me: Recent Episodes
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Two Retired Navy friends (Randy & Fredo) set out to change the narrative of People of Color not hiking. Randy hikes every chance he gets. Fredo is ready to go on hikes with his friend of more than 18 years as he has never hit the trails. We plan on taking our family and friends on our journey to our National Parks as we are under represented. We each suffer from PTSD and look forward to hiking to help our physical and mental. Come follow along!
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.
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.
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.
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 us what you think. Hope you enjoy.
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!
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 amazing. Ramona Flores. She has played such an amazing role in so many peoples lives and once you hear her story you will see why the guy's wanted her to be apart if this journey. She's a mother, grandmother, and a motivator to so many. They get to know the woman and her journey. Everyone we hope you enjoy Ramona Flores.
As always thanks for checking out the Come Hike With Me podcast!
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 achieving the goals they set out for from the beginning. Everyone has things they go through so it's important heal and take care of it. We hope you enjoy!
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.
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
Randy and Fredo begin their Podcast careers by talking about hiking, health, and diversity in a very entertaining relaxed way.