Hunter Leininger, a young adventurer, shares his experiences and mindset of living life to the fullest. From growing up with adventure racing to building robot costumes and props, Hunter has always pursued his dreams at a young age. He started a business in high school and has embraced a positive mindset that allows him to overcome challenges and fear of failure. Hunter recently ran the Florida Trail, pushing himself outside his comfort zone and appreciating his home state in a unique way. Despite the logistical challenges, Hunter's focus was on starting the trail and learning as he went along. Hunter Leininger shares his experience of running the Florida Trail and the challenges he faced along the way. From dealing with last-minute crew changes and logistical issues to navigating flooded sections of the trail, Hunter's journey was filled with chaos and uncertainty. Despite the obstacles, Hunter remained grateful and focused on the present moment. He learned the importance of being self-reliant and adaptable, and the power of gratitude in overcoming challenges. Looking ahead, Hunter has his sights set on attempting the Appalachian Trail FKT in the future. Chapters 00:00 Living Life to the Fullest at a Young Age 03:00 Growing Up with Adventure Racing 06:00 Building Robot Costumes and Props 08:00 Unconventional Halloween Costumes 11:00 Starting a Business in High School 15:00 The Power of a Positive Mindset 20:00 Overcoming the Fear of Failure 23:00 Switching from Negative to Positive Motivation 27:00 Pushing Through Challenges 34:00 The Motivation Behind Running the Florida Trail 38:00 Logistical Challenges of a Long-Distance Run 40:16 Chaos Before the Start 41:48 Logistics and Preparation 46:28 Rerouting the Trail 51:20 Dealing with Flooding 58:59 Dealing with Criticism 01:05:11 The Finish Line 01:13:43 The Power of Gratitude 01:15:30 Future Adventures Support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/theadventurejogger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices