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FareWays Chapter 3: Reflections in the Rain
Running on Joy brings you the first in-the-field episode of a series following the FareWays project. A collaboration between the Big Hoof and the British Pilgrimage Trust, FareWays aims to connect people to the outdoors through long-distance journeys on foot and horse along the old ways of the UK for the benefits of their mental and physical health.
This July, a core team of four set out on a 200-mile adventure across St Columba’s Way in Scotland to raise money for the incredible work of the Venture Trust – specifically their new Outdoor Therapy Program, which supports the mental health of vulnerable 16 to 25 year-olds and ex-service personnel. The aim was to break down what a runner, rider or hiker should look like and to open conversations around the benefits of a reciprocal relationship to nature and mindful, slow travel.
It was a life-affirming journey as we experienced the incredible kindness of strangers and, what became known as The Big Hoof Gang, changed and grew as people from all walks of life joined us, each with their own tales to tell. We were also able to witness the work of the Venture Trust first hand as a group of their staff and service users joined us for a memorable day which started with leading six horses through central Perth and finished with hugs, smiles, tears and soggy sandwiches in the rain after a morning of walking, laughing and exchanging stories along the river.
Over the next few months, Running on Joy will be bringing you some of these stories, along with personal reflections and interviews with patrons and collaborators. If you feel inspired, you can find out about future FareWays projects and how to support our fundraising efforts at www.thebighoof.com/fareways.
In this episode, Francesca, Jake and Louis take a break from two days of pavement pounding and reflect on their experiences thus far; the challenges ahead; what it means to walk alongside others towards a common goal, and the relief and liberation that the comparative simplicity of putting one foot in front of the other brings. Some time is also dedicated to Jake choking on a sandwich, which has been retained for authentic effect.
With thanks to: The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust, Gravis Advisory, Fera GB and Firepot Food for their generous support of the journey across Scotland.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Francesca GoodwinRunning on Joy brings you the first in-the-field episode of a series following the FareWays project. A collaboration between the Big Hoof and the British Pilgrimage Trust, FareWays aims to connect people to the outdoors through long-distance journeys on foot and horse along the old ways of the UK for the benefits of their mental and physical health.
This July, a core team of four set out on a 200-mile adventure across St Columba’s Way in Scotland to raise money for the incredible work of the Venture Trust – specifically their new Outdoor Therapy Program, which supports the mental health of vulnerable 16 to 25 year-olds and ex-service personnel. The aim was to break down what a runner, rider or hiker should look like and to open conversations around the benefits of a reciprocal relationship to nature and mindful, slow travel.
It was a life-affirming journey as we experienced the incredible kindness of strangers and, what became known as The Big Hoof Gang, changed and grew as people from all walks of life joined us, each with their own tales to tell. We were also able to witness the work of the Venture Trust first hand as a group of their staff and service users joined us for a memorable day which started with leading six horses through central Perth and finished with hugs, smiles, tears and soggy sandwiches in the rain after a morning of walking, laughing and exchanging stories along the river.
Over the next few months, Running on Joy will be bringing you some of these stories, along with personal reflections and interviews with patrons and collaborators. If you feel inspired, you can find out about future FareWays projects and how to support our fundraising efforts at www.thebighoof.com/fareways.
In this episode, Francesca, Jake and Louis take a break from two days of pavement pounding and reflect on their experiences thus far; the challenges ahead; what it means to walk alongside others towards a common goal, and the relief and liberation that the comparative simplicity of putting one foot in front of the other brings. Some time is also dedicated to Jake choking on a sandwich, which has been retained for authentic effect.
With thanks to: The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust, Gravis Advisory, Fera GB and Firepot Food for their generous support of the journey across Scotland.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.