Episode 103: Jake Hostetler - They Thought He'd NEVER Be Able to Run

Jake Hostetler is a runner, musician, and manager at a local specialty running store, Athletic Annex. During this episode, sponsored by ⁠Previnex⁠ and ⁠BITCHSTIX⁠, we talk about: his personal journey from overcoming physical challenges in childhood to becoming a dedicated runner in middle and high school. He discusses his switch from being a music performance major to focusing on music production and audio engineering due to severe performance anxiety. Jake also talks about his experiences in the running specialty industry, his training strategies, and his participation in various races, including a recent ultra marathon. The episode also explores his passion for creating and producing music, including podcast intros and other audio projects.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:43 Welcome to Finish Lines and Milestones02:18 Spring Break Recap03:27 Upcoming Running Events04:48 Alcohol-Free Journey05:10 Introducing Jake Hostetler06:19 Jake's Early Life and Running Journey18:07 High School Running Experience22:53 College and Music Career31:03 The Gigging Life: Studio Sessions and Jazz Solos31:47 Transitioning to Retail: From College to Jackrabbit31:57 Building a Career: Meeting Luke and Developing Skills32:30 Managing at Jackrabbit: Challenges and Growth33:12 Joining Athletic Annex: A New Opportunity34:20 Navigating Retail During COVID-1934:58 Innovative Sales Strategies: Adapting to Challenges38:00 The Importance of Proper Footwear: Customer Experiences42:19 Running Journey: From High School to Half Marathons45:25 First Full Marathon: The Mill Race Experience50:56 Ultra Marathon Adventures: Prairie on Fire59:20 Discussing Drinking During Runs01:00:09 Documentary: Chasing 10001:02:10 Becoming an Ultra Marathoner01:04:13 Music Production Journey01:05:07 Creating Custom Music01:08:45 The Art of Music Production01:16:01 Running and Music Preferences01:18:58 Future Running Goals01:22:05 Podcast ConclusionSponsor Details:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Previnex⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ALLY15 for 15% off your first order- ⁠⁠⁠⁠BITCHSTIX⁠⁠⁠⁠ -ALLYB for 20% off your order