City to the Sea 2

Lizard Breath 3

Hope on 246 4

Veterans Day Half 5

Turkey Trot Lompoc 5

Thanksgiving 4 Miler 6

Chase Santa 7

Valley of Flowers Half Photos 8

Results 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Lompoc Valley Distance Club P.O. Box 694, Lompoc CA 93438

Wayne Davis President 735-7177 Kent Yankee Treasurer 733-0754

Julie Campos Vice President 736-6255 Larry Huyck Newsletter 291-7701

Betty Lee Secretary 736-7380 Larry Huyck Webmaster 291-7701

NOTES FROM THE LVDC PRESIDENT

OCT BIRTHDAYS Mary Lou Seelandt

Derek Shannon

Sarah Nemeth

Alenda Taber

Maddie Nemeth

Shannon Taylor

Larry Li

Karl Seelandt

Tiffany Alvarez

James Hall

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Sarah Leck

Terry Smith

Irish Clark-Savage

Mari Leedham

Michael Harnden

Lisa Norcutt

Matthew Taber

Thanks to Classic Installation,

At Home Senior Services and the Lompoc Valley

Medical Center for their

sponsorships for the 2018 Nancy Perry

Memorial Scholarships.

The 41st Valley of the

Flowers Half-Marathon &

5K successfully con-

cluded on Sunday, Sep-

tember 16th. Thanks to

the many LVDC members

and community volun-

teers the event was suc-

cessfully staged for the

10th year at the La Puri-

sima Mission State His-

torical Park. Course Boy

Scouts, costumed water/

aid station volunteers, and

young family members of

registered participants

were some of them.

Shirt design, awards, course

markings, Mission coordination,

pre-registration, and Finish Line

equipment required many hours of

LVDC members. Thank you all

for the awesome support!

Lastly, volunteers are needed for

the annual Lizard Breath Fence

Line 7.5 & 3.5 mile Run/Walk at

the Mission on Sunday, October

15th. Contact Event Director

Mary Lou Seelandt @ 805-551-

9594. Happy Trails!

Wayne Davis #:^)

Email alhwed@msn.com

Ph. 805-735-7177

Cell 805-588-2934

members.impulse.net/~lvdc

lompocvalleydistanceclub@gmail.com

OCTOBER 2017—LVDC NEWSLETTER

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PLAN AHEAD FOR

THESE

LOCAL LVDC

EVENTS FOR 2017.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER

15, 2017. 10 AM. LIZ-

ARD BREATH

FENCELINE RUN/

WALK. LA PURISIMA

MISSION.

Contact Mary Lou to

volunteer—737-6153

SATURDAY, DEC. 2,

2017. CHASE SANTA

TOYS FOR TOTS 5K.

RIVER PARK.

Contact Fran Zimmerman

to volunteer—733-2255

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8,

2017. 7:00 AM. CITY TO

THE SEA HALF MARA-

THON. SAN LUIS OBISPO.

Half Marathon

Get out your running shoes and

start preparing for the 22nd an-

nual City to the Sea point-to-

point half marathon, which

starts in America’s Happiest

City – San Luis Obispo, CA,

and ends in the beautiful coastal

town of Pismo Beach. Run

through historic downtown,

backroads, and towns of SLO

and Pismo.The Half starts at

7:00 AM and the cost is $80

Seaside 5k

The City to the Sea event is

family-friendly, and we want

everyone to participate. If 13.1

miles is not your preferred dis-

tance, you’ll love our 5k race

(3.1 miles), which takes place in

beautiful Pismo Beach. Starting

at Dinosaur Caves Park, run

along the coastline and through

neighborhoods then enjoy the

festival after. The 5K starts at

7:30 AM and the cost is $35

Kids Fun Run.

¼ mile Fun Run f or kids ages

10 and under, which runs

around the perimeter of Dino-

saur Caves park in Pismo

Beach. All finishers will re-

ceive a race bib and a fun prize.

The Kids Run starts at 8:30 and

the cost is $5.

FOR MORE INFO AND TO

REGISTER CLICK THE LINK

BELOW:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14,

2017 9:00 A.M. LOMPOC

HOSPITAL DISTRICT FOUN-

DATION COLORTHON. LA

PURISIMA MISSION.

A new course awaits runners this

year at La Purisima Mission

State Historic Park, with color

stations sprinkled throughout a

rural running trail. Runners and

walkers, families and teams will

enjoy this festive and active

event in a historic and wide open

location.

After the Colorthon, take time to

explore California’s most com-

pletely restored Spanish mission,

set on scenic 1,934 acres, with 10

renovated buildings, an interac-

tive educational visitor’s center,

a gift shop, livestock and gar-

dens.

Lompoc is located on the Central

Coast, not far from the ocean and

nestled among the growing wine

region of the Sta. Rita Hills. The

Foundation Colorthon this year is

just east of downtown, where

there are also plenty of activities

to fill out your weekend.

Proceeds from the Colorthon

will help fund the Foundation’s

capital campaign to renovate the

Comprehensive Care Center, a

skilled nursing and rehabilitation

facility of the Lompoc Valley

Medical Center. Individual $40,

team of 3 - $35 each, team of 4 -

$30 each

Use the link below for more in-

formation and registration or

type in lompocvmc.com/color

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The LVDC

Facebook link is HERE:

VIEW THE LVDC UP-

COMING RACES, RE-

SULTS & GALLERY

HERE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017. 10 AM. 15th

ANNUAL LIZARD BREATH FENCE LINE 7.5

-MILE FUN RUN AND 3.5-MILE WALK, LA

PURISIMA MISSION, LOMPOC.

Approximately seven and a half miles, sandy and

hilly, or 3.5 mile walk. Very

scenic for those who enjoy

that. Very tough for those

who are looking for a chal-

lenge. Meat for the ultra

marathoner, but not recom-

mended for someone who is

either A) not familiar with the

terrain or B) not in very good

shape. No whiners al-

lowed. You will sign a

waiver, Bubba. Registration

at the Chumash Village under

the big oaks towards the

blacksmith shop. Signups

start at 9 AM; with the run/

walk starting at 10

AM. Fees: $10. For information or to volunteer to

help with this event, contact Mary Lou Seelandt at

(805) 737-6153, or email her at runmls@gmail.com

SATURDAY OCTOBER 28,

2017. 6 PM ZOMBIE

GLOW 2K RUN. SANTA

MARIA ANIMAL CENTER.

A Benefit for all of our Furry

Shelter Friends Held at the

Santa Maria Animal Center

Register online or registration

forms can be downloaded or

picked up in the Santa Maria

Animal Center lobby, 548 West

Foster Road, Santa Maria Pre-

party: Sale of Glow Gear & lim-

ited event t-shirts, sweatshirts,

pet bandanas After party: Open

to participants only- contests,

dancing, silent auction items,

door prizes, & movie room/

popcorn for the kids to enjoy.

Discounts for pre-registration

and active military Check-in

from 4- 5:45 p.m. Run/walk be-

gins at 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21,

2017. 7:00 AM DAY IN

THE COUNTRY PLATI-

NUM PERFORMANCE 5K

2017. LAVINIA CAMPBELL

PARK. LOS OLIVOS, CA

A longstanding tradition in Los

Olivos, the Platinum Perform-

ance 5K Fun Run during the

annual Day in the Country cele-

bration is a great event! Join us

for a morning run, bring the

dogs and bring the kids!

Event details and schedule

7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. - Late

registration and packet pick-up

7:30 a.m.- 5K Walk begins -

$20. 8:00 a.m.- 5K Fun Run -

$20 and "Dog Run" – $20.

9:00 a.m.- Kid Mile begins - $1

9:30 a.m.- Award Presentation

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Or use

ACTIVE.COM

NOVEMBER 4, 2017 8:30

AM. HOPE ON 246 5K

AND KIDS RUN.

LOMPOC

Hope on 246 is a trail run on

a private ranch in Lompoc,

CA followed by one of the

best home cooked BBQ's

with live music and a silent

auction. There is a 5k with

rolling hills and winds

around a vineyard and reser-

voirs and a single track trail

in the valley. Gorgeous

views and great people! 5K

fee $35 and the Kids Run

$10

Race day registration will

start at 830am with the kids

run starting at 9:15and the

5K at 9:45, followed by

BBQ, live music and silent

auction

Plenty of on site parking

available!

Preregistration is ideal as we

need to plan ahead for the

BBQ, only preregistered

runners are guaranteed a

meal and nonrunners will

need to purchase a meal

ticket. Trust me you will not

want to miss out on the

freshly cooked chicken

lunch offered!

HERE IS THE LINK TO

REGISTER:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER

5, 2017. ROCK THE TRI

TRIATHLON. MORRO

BAY.

Swim Morro Bay Triathlon

starts in a protected bay in

clear, cool water. Dive into

our well-marked buoy

course for your Olympic or

Sprint triathlon!

Bike: We take you through

the quaint coastal towns of

Morro Bay and Cayucos,

sandwiching the Pacific

Coast Highway 1 views of

the Pacific Ocean and surf-

ers ripping the waves.

Run This asphalt, hard-

packed soil, boardwalk, and

hard-packed sand loop ends

with a strong finish as your

name is called in front of

The Rock!

You can even substitute the

Swim with Kayak or stand

up paddle boarding.

Olympic is 1.5 K Swim,

40K Bike, and 10K Run

or

Sprint. Is 750 M Swim,

20.5K bike, and 5.4 K run.

All the details, contacts and

fees are at the link below.

NOVEMBER 11-12, 2017.

PASO ROBLES HALF MARA-

THON / 5K. DOWNTOWN

CITY PARK. PASO ROBLES.

Our new and improved HALF

MARATHON course will start

and finish in the historic Down-

town City Park on Spring Street.

With generous cut-offs, runners

and walkers of all levels will en-

joy a tour of the city center then

head out towards the rolling hills

of Paso Robles wine country.

Race start is 7 AM and the course

limit is 4 hoursHalf Marathon Fee

is $90

Our 5K is two paved loops

through downtown Paso Robles.

We encourage runners, walkers,

strollers, and families of all levels

to enjoy this spectator-friendly,

high-energy event. 5K Fee is

$45

Also included is the Family One

Mile…$20, the Kids Dash …$10

and the Diaper Dash (for infants

only)…$5. The winner of the Dia-

per Dash wins a new washer /

dryer fro Idler’s.

Awards are given in the above

events as well as short sleeve uni-

sex shirts, and most are bib timed.

There are plenty of aid stations

and port-a-johns along the longer

distances. See all of the details,

contacts and registration info at

the following link:

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017. 9:00 AM. LOMPOC PARKS AND REC. TURKEY

TROT—1 MILE/ 3 MILE.

For more information call Lompoc Parks and Rec. at (805) 875-8100) You can also register at

the Anderson Recreation Building, 125 West Walnut Ave. Lompoc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2017. 7:00 AM. SANTA BARBARA VETERANS DAY HALF MARATHON.

CHASE PALM PARK, 300 CABRILLO BLVD. SANTA BARBARA.

5 MILE SUN RUN

Run America’s Riviera on Saturday, November 11, 2017! Take in the Pacific Ocean views and breeze.

This course starts and ends at Chase Palm Park, leading 2 miles up Santa Barbara’s famous bike paths,

looping through the beautiful Mesa and heading back to Leadbetter Beach. This waterfront course is a

favorite and the view stunning, with one easy start and finish location. We invite walkers, joggers and

runners to an unforgettable 3 day weekend in Santa Barbara.

HALF MARATHON AND RELAY

Run Santa Barbara on Saturday, November 11, 2017! Take in the Pacific Ocean views and breeze. The

course winds through the Mesa, up and down Santa Barbara's famous bike paths, toward Montecito and

back to Chase Palm Park (Oceanside). This waterfront course is a favorite, with one easy start and fin-

ish location. We invite you to spend an unforgettable 3 day weekend in Santa Barbara. 2017 specific

information will be available in the weeks leading up to our 9th edition.

We invite you to an unforgettable 3 day weekend in Santa Barbara.

The new course is perfect for highly competitive and casual runners alike to enjoy.

The race begins on Saturday, November 11 at 7:00am. ***Start at the Chase Palm Park, 300 block of

Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The finish is the same location at Chase Palm Park, 300

block of Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

The cut off time for this course is 4 hours or 18:18/mi pace.

All registered runners in the Half Marathon & Relay will be chip timed.

PLEASE SEE THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE

RELAY AND TO GET ALL THE DETAILS, CONTACT S AND TO REGIS-

TRATION INFORMATION.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 10 AM. SOLVANG

PARKS & REC TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK.

SUNNY FIELDS PARK, SOLVANG.

Friday Nov 24, 10am at Sunny Fields Park

Early registration ends Nov 11: $20

Late registration + day of Nov 12-24: $25

Proceeds help support the local Santa Ynez Valley Salvation

Army chapter.

CLICK THE FLYER TO REGISTER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017. 9:00 AM THANKSGIVING 4 MILER. SANTA BARBARA

This is the 19th annual running of the original Santa Barbara Thanksgiving Day 4-Miler. The flat and

fast course stands apart from many of the local run courses with a start down Hollister Avenue to Turn-

pike leading to a stretch along the bike path and then winding through neighborhood streets to the finish

at Thunderbird Park (on Walnut Avenue just off Hollister Avenue).

Online registration closes 10am, Tuesday morning, Nov. 21. Packet pickup/Late registration Wednes-

day, Nov. 22, 1-4pm at a location to be determined and Thursday, Nov. 23 morning 7:15a.m to 8:45 a.m

at Thunderbird Park. Race starts at 9:00am.

Event details and schedule

The run starts at 9:00am. Day of race registration will begin at 7:15am in Thunderbird Park on Walnut

Avenue just north of Hollister Avenue. Late registration (Wed. and Thurs.) is $35.00. Please regis-

ter early to ensure getting a race shirt. Cash or check only for late registration.

Race parking is available at the rear/right of the Magnolia Shopping center (please do not park near the

entrance of Ralph's as they are open for business) and in the rear parking lot of the Episcopal Church

just East of the Walnut/Hollister intersection.

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017. 9 AM. CHASE

SANTA - TOYS FOR TOTS 5K RUN/WALK, KIDS

1K. RIVER PARK, LOMPOC, CA.

Chase Santa for 3.1 miles around the one mile fitness

trail at River Park. Kids will chase Santa for 1K. Entry

fee is $5 plus an unwrapped $10 + toy for the Toys for

Tots program in the Lompoc Valley. Registration is the

day of the event, starting at 8 AM; the chase starts at 9

AM. Awards will be presented to the top two finishers in

each age category. Awards to the first place overall fe-

male and male. First five runners who beat Santa win a

prize. For more info: (805) 733-2255 or iristo-

crat@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017. 8:00 AM. SPOONER’S COVE.50K, 25K 8 MI, 5MI MON-

TANA DE ORO STAATE PARK. LOS OSOS.

Fees: 5 mi - $40, 8 mi - $40, 25 Km - $50, 50 Km - $65

Montaña de Oro State Park, The park is six miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of

Los Osos on Pecho Road. Latitude/Longitude: 35.2639 / -120.8622

Enjoy views of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and vast expanse of the ocean at the "Mountain of Gold".

The 5 mile course has minimal climbing and runs along the bluff. For sweeping views of the ocean and

inland mountains, try the 8 mile course that brings you up the 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. The 25 km

course consists of two loops, the 8 mi route and then head out to the 1076-foot grassy summit of Hazard

Peak. Not enough climbing? Complete the 25 Km route twice for a 50 Km day!

(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up—7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at Spooner's Cove.

Aid Stations:

Fully-stocked aid stations every 5 - 8 miles. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy,

water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. It is highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz.

of water between aid stations

Awards

High Tech shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners. Award medals are given to the 1st female and

male finishers overall and top three finishers in each age group. All finishers will receive a custom

medal and 50 Km finishers will also receive a custom coaster

CLICK THE LOGO BELOW TO SEE ALL OF THE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER.

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2017 VALLEY OF FLOWERS HALF / 5K PHOTOS

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2017 VALLEY OF FLOWERS HALF / 5K WINNERS

Pictured above are the overall male and female winners of the Valley of Flowers 5K. Left: with a

time of 22:33 is Daniel Martin. Right: with a time of 23:30 is Ginger White .

Pictured above are the overall male and female winners of the Valley of Flowers Half. Left: with a

time of 1:22:33 is Victor Hurtado. Right: with a time of 1:42:17is Danielle Marshall.

Pictured above is Julie Campos first place Walker in the

Half with a time of 3:01:18.

First place winner for 19 and under are: Male,

Ryan Heidt (12 y/o) 38:01, and female Olivia

Cortopassi (14 y/o) 25:19.

RACE RESULTS Please send your race results to

Larry — lompocvalleydistanceclub@gmail.com

AUGUST 27, 2017. SANTA BARBARA TRIATHLON

Chris Denny: Co-Ed Sprint—1:36:13, 1st age group (85-89) , Swim 500 Yds—21:00, Bike 6

Mi—29:07, Run 2 Mi—34:57, T1 and T2 times 11:09.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 SLO ULTRA / WILD CHERRY CANYON 50 MILER

Sarah Nemeth: 50 MILE ULTRA: 12:18:48, 46th overall, 2nd age group, 10th female, Pace:

14:46

OCTOBER 1, 2017. Y BE FIT PAM DESERT CHALLENGE 2017. 5K. PALM DESERT CA

Jim Brock: 5K; 35:38—130/274 overall, 64/101 Male, 7/10 Age Group

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017. VALLEY OF FLOWERS HALF/5K

Olivia Cortopassi: 5K—25:19, 4th overall, 1st age gp, pace 8:10

Mary Lou Seelandt; 5K—33:00, 13th overall, 1st age gp, pace 10:39

Larry Huyck: 5K—37:22, 18th overall, 2nd age gp, pace 12:03

Lisa Norcutt: 5K—48:20, 22nd overall, 1st age gp, pace 15:35

Olga Lucaric: 5K—1:08:32, 24th overall, 1st age gp, pace 22:06

Brian Taber: Half—1:59:32, 7th overall, 2nd age gp, pace 9:07

Juan Campos: Half—2:05:54, 13th overall, 5th age gp, pace 9:37

Irish Clark-Savage: Half—2:39:50, 26th overall, 2nd age gp, pace 12:12

Fran Zimmerman: Half—2:43:34, 28th overall, 3rd age gp, pace 12:29

Joel George: Half—3:39:07, 38th overall, 1st age gp, pace 16:44

Shannon Marrs: Half—3:38:28, 40th (DNF) 7th age gp, pace 16:41

Julie Campos: Half (Walker) - 3:01:18, 1st place overall, 1st place age gp, pace 15:41

YOU CAN FIND COMPLETE RESULTS AND ALL OF THE PHOTOS ONLINE AT

http://members.impulse.net/~lvdc/products.htm

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MEDICAL CENTER

AT HOME SENIOR

SERVICES

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PLEASE

SUPPORT

OUR

SPONOSORS

Our race directors have worked hard to get sponsors to offset entry fees. Our entry fees are among the lowest if not the lowest in the central coast area. March John Trettin Memorial 5K Kent Yankee April Scott Williams Memorial Wayne Davis May Mission Memorial Run Betty Lee June Parade Route Run Wayne and Lee Davis September Valley of the Flowers Half Marathon Wayne Davis October Lizard Breath Fence Line Mary Lou Seelandt December Chase Santa -Toys for Tots Run Fran Zimmerman

Support our final 2

events for 2017…

Lizard Breath

and

Chase Santa

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