Make Bold Choices: FTB Fest 2024
After what has been over 9 months worth of planning , we can’t believe MAKE BOLD CHOICES festival is over and done!
From the emails, to the brand deals, bringing Aarons track events to life, partnering with businesses, finalising food arrangements, and securing the iconic beer mile , its truly been a whirlwind. Stressful but SO worth it!
Firstly, lets talk about the weather! WTF? Somehow, (all BOLD BAY 10K’ers will also agree), Aaron seems to bring the sunshine with him wherever he goes so on the 7th September, we were buzzing to see blue skies all round. What a difference it made? In full transparency , we’ve both had nightmares about what the day could have turned out to be if the weather hadn’t stayed on our side. But it did - and we’re so grateful!
To see so many people show up - 131 to be precise, and join together to celebrate everything fitness and wellness related meant the world to us! What a buzz.
A huge highlight from the day had to be the kids races. The determination in their faces and the passion they showed, ignited a passion in us to look at where else we can develop fitness and wellness within the young adult sector - but thats off topic - for now , what we want to say is well done the kids! You absolutely smashed it.
The ice baths and breath work went down a storm, with Jefferson guiding individuals through a slow process where they could allow their minds to finally be still and relinquish control was truly special to watch.
The panel talk was another mega moment. It shows how truly powerful stillness can be especially on mass. Having that moment with our attendees , where we could all be still together and breathe. Something I’m sure you’ll all agree - we all struggle to do. What we achieved that day was something I’ve never witnessed before.
The festival was a massive success, from hit sessions, to yoga classes, massage tents, beer miles, mental health talks and VOOM nutrition advice - all we can say is we want to go bigger and better next year! Supporting more local businesses to get their name out there and smash their goals.
2025 is secured with the backing of Lancaster council - question is, will you be there?