panther news

LOTS OF RESULTS

2008-08-06T17:06:00.003+01:00

See the news page for results of the following

Cuerdon Valley 10K June 08 Grand Prix Race No 5
Harrock Hill July 08
Chernobyl 10K July 08 Grand Prix Race No 6

2008-07-03T22:57:00.002+01:00

NIGHT OUT - FRI 11th JULY

Leaving Parbold around 7 - 7.30pm
Stopping off at a little Italian Pizzaria (lovely food, not too pricey), followed by some nice loud music at the battle of the bands final at Cafe Matisse, Southport.

Anyone who would like to go contact Diane .

lots of smiles at the fundraiser

2008-06-26T17:24:00.010+01:00

Supper and dance on Thurs 5th June.

(click on any of the pictures to enlarge!)

Well hello Cowboy! The hat is definitely you!
Special thanks to all the boys behind the bar for such brilliant serving of drinks.

Also we all owe a big thankyou to Diane Powell, Sally Adams, Kirsty Webster, Ann Gregory and Paula Gaterell for organising the whole event. (By the way what is Diane doing here?)

It was a brilliant night, the band were excellent and soon had everyone up on their feet. It was a really good laugh and completely exhausting ( I don't know what was the most tiring being swung round at 90 miles an hour by a complete stranger or just laughing at my own inadequacy to follow simple instructions! Still I wasn't the only one getting the steps wrong and it took a few attempts to get reluctant bystanders (like Dr Mullen) up on the dance floor. Anyway most people plucked up courage to have a go and a good time was had by all.

All money raised is going to the Percy Hedley Foundation,
where they are hoping to provide specialist sporting equipment
for disabled children. It is fantastic to think that as we plod round
the streets of Newcastle the money we raise will be
helping others to have fun in sport.

WEEKEND AWAY SEPT 6th

2008-06-26T09:36:00.003+01:00

Want to be inspired, come to the Lakes for the weekend on Sat 6th/ Sun 7th Sept. Families welcome and the more the merrier. We have booked a B&B in Keswick but it is almost full we have space for 3 or 4 more. If you are doing the Derwentwater race and want to have a lovely weekend away with the pink panthers book your place NOW ring or email me (Yvonne).

The Derwentwater trail race and challeng is now full BUT you can still enter the sport 5K and there are childrens races to enter on the day. Or you could just come and support your fellow Panthers whilst having a lovely picnic!

Badger 10K

2008-06-26T09:14:00.002+01:00

Well done to everyone who took part in the second race of this series. Results to follow soon, but you can now see the results of the May Badger 10K on the results page.

WEEKEND AWAY SAT 6th SEPT - SUN 7th SEPT

2008-06-07T06:01:00.003+01:00

Ok so who is up for a fun weekend away in the lakes that will definitely include a lot of eating, some drinking, some games lots of great scenery and maybe a bit of running thrown in too!

We've booked a B&B in Keswick for the Sat night. It can take about 45 people, includes several family rooms, triple rooms etc. The cost works out at approx £24 per adult, less for children.
Prices to be confirmed soon. Basically we can take over the B&B for the weekend. It is situated right at the edge of Derwnwater with fantastic views over the surrounding fells. It is also very close to a beautiful park with crazy golf and lovely walks and best of all it is only a minutes walk to the centre of Keswick for food and drink!

We've organised this to coincide with the Dewentwater trail race on the Sat, I believe this race is now full but there will still be places on the sport 5K, for anyone wanting to do a shorter race. There is also lots of things for the kids, including fun runs, face painting, climbing etc, so if you would like to come and support your team mates it makes a great day out.

We have already had some bookings for the B&B so email me on yvonne@wyke.org or phone me on 07812 148207 as soon as you can to book your place.

Garburn Challenge 24K

2008-06-07T05:10:00.006+01:00

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.

Fundraising Supper and Dance

2008-05-19T18:20:00.001+01:00

Where - The Marquee, Newburgh School Playing Field

When - Thurs 5th June

Time - 7.30 to 11pm

ONLY £10.00 per ticket

What you get;-
A brilliant night out, including a Ceileigh, hot supper, and free entry into champagne raffle plus so much more including a mystery quiz - all will be revealed on the night!
Several of our pink Panthers are taking part in the Great North Run this year and all money raised is going towards the Percy Hedley Foundation. This charity based in Newcastle offers services for children and adults with cerebral palsy, communication difficulties and learning disabilities.

Races Races Races

2008-05-19T16:45:00.003+01:00

We have been a very busy band of runners and taken part in lots of races so please see the results page for the following events
Liverpool womens 10k
Badger Sett 10K
Chester Half Marathon
Great Manchester 10K

A massive well done to everyone for getting out there and having a go. Special congratulations if it was your first time for a particular event.
From what I can gather, not many people enjoyed the liverpool womens (I think it was very hot on the day) but everyone seemed to love the Badger Sett 10K and remember this is the next Grand Prix race so if you enjoyed it thew first time you may as well have another go. If you havnt done this race before ots worth checking out their wesite, the course is set in a beatiful aprk and it is a very friendly race.

Away day change of date

2008-04-21T18:13:00.002+01:00

The weather has been a bit chilly recently, so we decided to move the panther away day run to sometime in June, date to be confirmed. So this Sat (26/04/08) we will meet at the shops at 8.30am for a 'normal' Saturday run.
Hopefully it will be a bit warmer then and we can have a lovely day out.

Pink Panther Kit

2008-04-21T18:05:00.004+01:00

**** Mini Panther Kit******

Now available NEW Mini Pink Panther vest tops
Just like the adult tops only mini!!
Only 10.00 each

Hawkshead Trail Race

2008-04-20T18:47:00.007+01:00

Sat 19th April

It was a cold and breezy day in the Lake District, but that didn't put off our girls from having a go at this tough hilly race.

Helen Mercer was all smiles and completed the course in a very respectable 2hrs, Diane Powell was our only other Panther and completed the course in 1hr 49 min. Diane ran round the course with Jane Woodburn from Skem Boundary and they both looked like they were having a lovely time - see photo, however this was before they met the well known last and steepest hill, appropriately named the coffin trail - I wont/ cant repeat what Diane said about it!

ANY STORIES TO TELL?

2008-03-24T12:34:00.003Z

This is your chance to say what you want on the website, it could be you experience at a race, or a training run, it could be comments in how we can improve the club or you could just say what motivates you to run and inspire some other new runners out there.

Just send me an email and say what you want!

To inspire you look on the stories page to see Paula's report on this years Roddlesworth Roller Race.

A VERY WINDY DAY IN SOUTHPORT!!

2008-03-22T17:04:00.009Z

A few intrepid panthers braved the fiercely strong and bitter wind at the Good Friday Southport Races and and amazingly they all seemed to enjoy themselves.

First off in the 3K Fun Run were Edward Carr, Owen Gatterell, Helen Carr, Alice Adams, Amy wyke and Olivia Powell.

They all did brilliantly, considering the wind was so strong it nearly blew most of them over!

WELL DONE ALL YOU MINI PANTHERS

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LADIES 4 MILE RACE

Whatever little bit of sun shone on the childrens race,there was none left for the ladies, I suppose we should count our blessings it actually started to hail during the mens race!

WELL DONE to all the panthers who took part, see the results page for your positions and times.
A special mention goes to Nicola Johnson for her first race as a Pink Panther, finishing the 4 miles in a very good 34m 5s, and to Paula Gaterell for being only 1 min down on her time of two years ago and she's just had a baby ! Heaven help us all when she starts training properly! I think you all did brilliantly and once again I was so proud to see you all out there having a go.

PINK PANTHER TRAINING WEEKEND?

2008-03-20T20:33:00.003Z

THIS IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION so please read the following idea which was put forward by the committee at a recent meting (18/03/08)

HOW ABOUT A FUN WEEKEND OF RUNNING & SOCIALISING?

One option is to arrange a weekend in the lakes at the same time as the Dewentwater Trail Race to incorporate that event with some much needed lubrication and carbo loading!!!

Any other ideas or comments?
Just press the comments button to log your ideas, Ta

OTHER EVENTS COMING UP

2008-03-20T20:11:00.008Z

2oth APRIL - Sheffield Childrens Hospital 10K and 2K fun run see link
(looks like a really nice event round a park)

Sun 11th May - WOMENS 10K LIVERPOOL www.runliverpool.org.uk
This is Grand Prix Race no 4 and you must enter before the day,
always a popular event for serious competitors and fun runners alike, normally about 3,000 women taking part.

Tue 15th July - Knowsley Race for Life see race for life
We all did this last year and it was stunning surroundings, may finish with a picnic and a glass of wine this year

MAGICAL MYSTERY RUN

2008-03-20T19:52:00.003Z

SAT 26th APRIL
ALL ABOARD FOR THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

The time to meet 8.30am at the shops as usual
Venue - suprise but be prepared for a nice run in the country lasting about 1 hour.
BRING - yourself, trainers, warm clothes for after and something for a picnic.
BACK in Parbold for 1pm

SOCIAL NIGHT

2008-03-20T19:04:00.003Z

29th March
Skem Boundary Harriers have kindly invited us to their annual awards, we might not be up for any trophies but we can still drink the beer!
£6.00 per person includes buffet

Quite a few of us are going so it should be a good laugh.

NEW MEMBERS

2008-03-20T18:53:00.003Z

WELCOME to the following new Pink Panthers
(are you sure you know what you've let yourself in for?!

Vicky Melling
Tanya Foley
Gale Stonehouse
Liz Peacock
Nicola Johnson
Helen Mercer
Tamzin Williams
Sandra Stapleton

Hope you are all enjoying your running.

Our philosophy is just to get out there, and enjoy yourself. We know everyone has different reasons for joining, some to get fit, some for social events and some to have a go at racing. Whatever your reasons for joining the club, we will do our best to see you get the very best out of it. If any one is interested in racing and hasn't raced before see our list of Grand Prix Races, as these are aimed at runners of all abilities and perfect for first timers!

GRAND PRIX RACE No 3

2008-03-17T15:24:00.002Z

GET YOUR RACING SHOES THIS IS A SHORT FAST ONE!

FRI 21st MARCH 10.30am SOUTHPORT LADIES 4 MILE RACE

For those of you who have raced before this is a lovely 4 mile race round Victoria Park in Southport. We already have a few panthers who are going along if you want to get in touch with any of us. So far the list of hopeful runners includes myself(Yvonne), Diane P. Paula G. ClareC and Nicky G.

Remember this is a grand Prix and points make prizes at the end of the year.

If any of you are new to racing and would like to just 'test the water' you could try the 3k fun run that starts at 10am.

This is normally a lovely morning out for all the family so come along and have some fun whilst keeping fit.

ALL SMILES AT THE SPORT RELIEF FUN RUN

2008-03-17T15:03:00.003Z

Sport Relief Fun Run 1 mile at Hilldale Park. Sat 16th March

This event turned out to be a huge success (we've raised over £80) and highly amusing for participants and spectators alike. Although the Pink Panthers may now be banned from the streets of Hilldale for their outrageous choice of running attire!

Thanks to Diane Powell for organising the whole mad affair and to all of you for your donations towards sport relief and for your enthusiasm for the event. Rumour has it, that some members would like this type of event to be their weekly run, but I'm not sure the residents of Hilldale and Parbold could take it! Anyway watch this space for more mad cap ideas. Also more photos to follow!!!!!

SUMMER GRAND PRIX 2008

2008-03-10T07:02:00.002Z

For details of all the races in this years Grand Prix see the Grand Prix page. 2 events have already been well attended, and by all accounts thoroughly enjoyed. So well done everyone for getting on your trainers and having a go. There's still lots more brill races to have a go at, and rember points make prizes!

SPORT RELIEF FUN RUN

2008-03-09T20:43:00.002Z

Parbold Pink Panthers Presents our version of the sport relief 1 mile

SAT 15th MARCH

WHERE YOU NEED TO BE - the shops in Parbold

WHEN YOU NEED TO BE THERE - 8.30am as usual

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING - an extra HAT!
an extra BRA of frilly Top!
a pair of Pyjama Bottoms or Jogging Bottoms!
£2 for Sport relief

WHY THE EXTRA KIT ?- believe me, you don't need to know yet, just be there, have fun, get fit and raise a bit for cash for a good cause. The more that turn up, the more fun we'll have and the more money we will raise. Believe me even if you havent run for a year you will be fine for this one off event.

In the PINK at the Roddlesworth Roller

2008-03-09T20:33:00.001Z

Sun 9th March

3 Panthers set out on adventure around Roddlesworth resevoir on a lovely sunny sunday morning and had a lovely time at this trail 10K.

See RESULTS PAGE.

Also to follow a report of the event by Paula Gaterell.

TRAFFORD 10K
Also Sun 9th March

This is a notoriously popular fast course 10K. Which is attractive if you are looking for a PB but a bit off putting as it draws an incredibly high standard out. (The first 4 men were under 30min, ad the first 3 women were under 35min!!

Also see results page.

Latest News

2008-03-08T20:13:00.005Z

GRAND PRIX 2008

The second race in our 2008 Grand Prix is this weekend
SUN 16th March
The Roddlesworth Roller

So far I think we have at least 3 Panthers going to this race, they include Clare Carr, Paula Gaterell and Kirsty Webster so if you fancy a go give one of them a ring.

SATURDAY TRAINING

8.30 at the shops

This seems to be going really well at the moment, but please let us know if theres anything we could do better, this is your club fell free to have your say. Also if anyone would like to add anything to the website, just send email it to me.