Garburn Challenge 24K

This is a notoriously long and difficult route. Not only is it incredibly hilly but it is all off road, with some very bouldery sections. but on the plus side this is one of the best organised events you could take part in and the scenery is simply stunning.

This year, Diane Powell, Tanya Foley and Jayne Woodburn headed for the hills and by all accounts had a great day out. Diane swore she never wanted to do this race again last year, but of course DID do it again this year. Tanya swore she didn't like hills and off road running before joining the pink panthers, but is now hooked and loved the course,and Jayne seems to to anything that is a bit mad! What can I say, you do need to have taken leave of your senses somewhat to do this event because it is tough, but it is so beautiful somehow the pain doesn't seem so bad.

Our girls did brilliantly finishing within 15mins of each other, Tanya being the 1st home in 2hr 47min, closely followed by Jayne in 2hr 49min and Diane completing the course in a very respectable 3hr 5 min.

Paula Gaterell entered the new event of the day which was the Sport 5K and came in a magnificent 3rd Place in the womens section.

If you are equally mad and want to do something a bit bonkers there are still more of these events to enter this year. It is a great day out with lots of family activities see lakelandtrail website.