The Bare Truth Podcast

The Bare Truth podcast Julia Armstrong

'The Bare Truth' is a celebration of the extraordinary in day-to-day living, from the unsung hero to those on a bigger stage. Each week, Julia interviews someone from a different area of interest who is passionate about what they do, who is expressing themselves in their own unique way, and who wants to share what they do with others.

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Running to Learn 54: Graeme and Anne - guides for blind runners

22 March 11

Hazel McFarlane with her running guide Anne

Hazel McFarlane

Click here to find this podcast on iTunes, or here for the feed – look for 22 March 2011.

British Blind Sport has joined forces with Joggingbuddy.com a site created by Tony Piedale to connect runners up all over the world. By joining forces they hope to encourage more people who are blind to feel confident that they will be able to find someone to guide them wherever they travel to. My conversation with blind runner, Hazel McFarlane’s guides gave me a deeper understanding of the partnership, what is needed and how it develops.

It was fascinating hearing them talk of the building of the relationship and that the key, the essence as with any relationship is about communication, talking to one another, working it out as you go along and accepting that it doesn’t always work out exactly as you want.

The enthusiasm and commitment shown by Graeme and Anne was inspiring and indicated how much they both have benefitted from guiding Hazel. They have all learnt a lot, but the core value seems to be one of true friendship and connection.

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The Bare Truth podcast Julia Armstrong

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