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That First Mile

Randall Grant

Booking Overview

An interview-led personal transformation and fitness show focused on running, mental resilience, healthy habits, and the small steps behind major life changes. It typically features accessible guests with firsthand endurance, fitness, community, or personal-transformation experience, making it a credible target for running coaches, fitness professionals, mental-health advocates, and relatable experts with practical guidance; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 52

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

randyg122@gmail.com

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Host

Randall Grant - Host focused on running, fitness, mental health, and the personal journeys behind lasting change.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Firsthand experience in running, fitness, endurance events, mental-health advocacy, or a meaningful personal transformation, supported by practical lessons or a relatable story.
Required Achievements:  
Completed endurance events or significant fitness goals, Built experience supporting runners or local fitness communities, Demonstrated resilience through a major personal or professional transition, Developed practical expertise in running, fitness, or healthy habits

Recent Guest Discussions

Rosemary Rios - Running-shoe Fitting, Injury Prevention, Beginner Running, Running Communities, And The Connection Between Fitness And Mental Health.

Oscar Soto - Life After Physically Demanding Work, Family Legacy, Injuries, Fitness Motivation, And Taking Up New Goals Later In Life.

Izayah Campos - Marathon Training, Navy Boot Camp, Discipline, Resilience, Fitness, And Major Life Transitions.

Recent Topics

Running, Fitness, Mental Health, Resilience, Habits

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
That First Mile
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From the South Side of Chicago to South Africa Episode 1:The Man You Know as Dad

October 26, 2026

Send us Fan MailWhat if your own children don’t know the full story of the life you’ve lived?I’m just a guy from the South Side of Chicago. I graduated high school with a 1.2 GPA. I was involved in a gang. I became a father at 18. And at one point, I wasn’t sure I’d live long enough to have much of a future.In 1995, my childhood friend Clifford Ray was killed in Chicago. We’d known each other since I was five years old. We grew up a couple houses apart, got caught up in gangs, and had plans t...

South Side Chicago To South Africa

October 13, 2026

Send us Fan MailI thought I was going home to Chicago for baseball, family time, and the Chicago Marathon buzz. What I came back with was bigger: I got selected to run the South Africa Marathon in Cape Town, and it lit a fire I didn’t expect. This isn’t just a race update, it’s the start of a new long-form story I’m calling “From The South Side Of Chicago To South Africa,” where marathon training becomes a way to finally understand my own roots. I’m sharing the conversations that shook me, st...

Family Ties & Tired Thighs: Running Ragnar Together

August 23, 2026

Send us Fan MailThis episode of That First Mile Podcast is all about what happens when running becomes a family affair.Randy sits down with his wife, Lili, daughters Liliana and Juli, and Ryan to talk about their experience running Ragnar together as a family.They talk about the miles, the laughs, the exhaustion, the unexpected moments, and what it was really like spending 200 miles together as a family. Ragnar is hard enough on your legs, but doing it with the people you love creates a compl...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with That First Mile?

That First Mile is hosted by Randall Grant. Its publicly listed email is randyg122@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for That First Mile?

The publicly listed email for That First Mile: randyg122@gmail.com.

How many listeners does That First Mile have?

Podseeker estimates That First Mile reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for That First Mile?

That First Mile typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand experience in running, fitness, endurance events, mental-health advocacy, or a meaningful personal transformation, supported by practical lessons or a relatable story. Common among recent guests: Completed endurance events or significant fitness goals; Built experience supporting runners or local fitness communities; Demonstrated resilience through a major personal or professional transition. Recent guests include Rosemary Rios, Oscar Soto, and Izayah Campos.

How hard is it to get booked on That First Mile?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does That First Mile cover?

Recent episodes cover Running, Fitness, Mental Health, Resilience, and Habits. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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