lompoc valley distance club
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Lompoc Valley Distance Club P.O. Box 694, Lompoc CA 93438
President—Julie Campos 1-805-216-1918 Treasurer—Kent Yankee 1-805-733-0754
Vice-President—Wayne Davis 1-805-735-7177 Webmaster/Newsletter— Larry Huyck 1-805-291-7701
Secretary Irish Clark—Savage 1-805-733-4882 Membership—Larry Huyck 1-805-291-7701
NOTES FROM THE LVDC PRESIDENT
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Fran Zimmerman
Kathi Fromming
Bree Valla
Noval Casteel
Gail Clark-Savage
Lydia Morrow
Mary Bridges
Pam Wright
Ed Grand
JANUARY
BIRTHDAYS
Paul Lee
Mary Thomas
Norman Perry
Gregory Wuitschick II
Gudrun Fink
members.impulse.net/~lvdc
DECEMBER 2018—LVDC NEWSLETTER
Hi All
Chase Santa 5K
Run was held at
River Park on De-
cember 1 and what
a beautiful sunny day for this
event! It was a great turn-out.
A big thanks to Larry Huyck
and Fran Zimmerman for orga-
nizing this worthwhile event.
They did a great job. Recogni-
tion also goes to the Marine
Corps reps and volunteers for
their assistance.
Lompoc Valley Distance Club
officers from the 2018 running/
walking year will represent
2019.
On January 6, 2019, the first
potluck of 2019 will be held at the
Campos’. The Challenge awards
will be handed out then. See this
newsletter for more details.
Points for this event will reset on
January 1, 2019. The distance
club officers hoped that this was a
fun event and encourages more
participation in the new year.
Lompoc Valley Distance Club
officers wish you all a:
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW
YEAR!!!!
Keep Calm and Move On!
Julie Campos
POTLUCK / MEETING 2
RED ROCK TRAIL RUNS 3
RESOLUTION RUN LOMPOC 4
CASTLE TO COAST 5
CHAPEL TO CHURCH 6
SUPER BOWL 4 MILER
PHOTOS - TURKEY TROT AND CHASE SANTA TOYS 4 TOTS
7
7-8
RESULTS AND CHALLENGE 9-10
Inside this issue:
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PLAN AHEAD FOR
THESE LOCAL LVDC
EVENTS FOR 2018
THANK YOU TO
ALL OF THE
VOLUNTEERS
WHO CAME OUT
TO HELP IN OUR
CLUB
SPONSORED
RACES FROM
THE DR.
TRETTIN MEMO-
RIAL TO THE
CHASE SANTA.
WITHOUT YOUR
HELP THESE
EVENTS WOULD
NOT HAPPEN.
The LVDC
Facebook link is
HERE:
VIEW THE LVDC
UPCOMING
RACES,
RESULTS
&
GALLERY
HERE
SPONSORS:
Do you know of a business or individual who might be interested in
being a sponsor for our new Mission Trail 5K or any of our other
events? Our events benefit worthwhile causes:
Scholarships La Purisima Mission,
Cystic Fibrosis (cf) Toys 4 Tots
They will get recognized with a link on the Sponsors page of each issue and on our website.
CONTACT LARRY HUYCK AT: LOMPOCVALLEYDISTANCECLUB @GMAIL.COM
AND HE WILL SEND A DONATION LETTER.
Potluck
Meeting January 6, 2019
12 noon
289 Rinconcito
Lompoc
Bring a side dish/
dessert to share, and
your own drink, we will
provide the water and
entrée .
2019 Plans
Get Up and Go
Challenge Awards
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018. 7:00
SANTA BARBARA RED ROCK 40 MILER,
MARATHON , 1/2 MARATHON. FIRST
CROSSING DAY USE AREA, AT THE END
OF PARADISE ROAD.
This is not a fancy event, it is a genuine, old fashion
ultra run. It is a low key, 40 Mile Trail Endurance
Run, Trail Marathon and Trail Half Marathon. ALL
THREE DISTANCES will start at 7:00 A.M. on
SATURDAY, December 8, 2018 at the First Cross-
ing Day Use Area at the end of Paradise Road in
Santa Barbara. The out and back course formats
offer dramatic views of the Santa Barbara Back-
country. Your registration fee includes, finishers
award, custom shirt, awards to top male and female
overall. As always, the course marking will be
minimal but adequate. Aid on course will also be
minimal but adequate.
Half Marathon will start at 7:00am at the First
Crossing Day Use Area at the end of Paradise Road
approximately eleven miles from Hwy 154. The
Half Marathon is an out and back format. You will
run approximately 6.5 miles out on the Matias Trail
and turn around and retrace your steps back to the
First Crossing Day Use Area. There will be aid at
approximately mile seven.
Trail Marathon will start at 7:00am at the First
Crossing Day Use Area at the end of Paradise Road
approximately eleven miles from Hwy 154. The
Trail Marathon is an out and back format. You will
run approximately 13 miles out on the Matias Trail
to the Gibraltar Trail and turn around at Gibraltar
Mine and retrace your steps back to the First Cross-
ing Day Use Area. There will be aid at approxi-
mately miles 7, 11, 17 and 21. Be prepared for long
sections with no aid and no cellular contact.
40 Mile Trail Run will start at 7:00am at the First
Crossing Day Use Area at the end of Paradise Road
approximately eleven miles from Hwy 154. The 40
Mile course is an out and back format. First Cross-
ing Day Use Area to Arroyo Burro Road, Matias
Connector Trail, Paradise Road, Gibraltar Trail,
Cold Spring Trail, Camino Cielo Road and back.
The course is advanced and intended for the expert
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 (8:00 A.M.)
– SPOONER’S COVE MONTANA DE
ORO TRAIL RUNS
(5M/8M/25K/37K/50K). LOS OSOS
This is part of the Coastal Trail Run series de-
signed to provide quality trail running experi-
ences. Check-in, start, and finish at Spooner’s
Cove in Montana de Oro State Park, 2828
Pecho Valley Road (Los Osos).
Enjoy views of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches,
and the ocean at the “Mountain of Gold”. The
5 mile course has minimal climbing and runs
along the bluffs. For impressive views of the
ocean and inland mountains, the 8 mile course
will bring you up the 1,347-foot Valencia
Peak. The 25 km course consists of two loops,
the 8 mi route and then the grassy summit of
Hazard Peak or complete the 25K twice for a
50K day. There are T-shirts to all entrants, re-
freshments, medals to the first male and female
overall, and to the top three in each age group.
Fees are 5M (8K) =$45; 8 M (13K) = $50;
25K= $60 ; 37K = $65 ; 50K = $80. All fees
increase by $10 after Dec. 2, 2018. For more
information and to register click the logo be-
low:
trail runner only. Remote, long sections with
little or no support, minimal aid and minimal
markings.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Or use
ACTIVE.COM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018. 8:30
AM. SANTA CLAUS RUN SANTA BAR-
BARA 2018. LA CUMBRE PLAZA—
HOPE ST & STATE STREET. SANTA
BARBARA.
Santa Claus is coming to town – at La Cumbre
Plaza. On Saturday, December 15, 2018 come
join the fun & festivities at the Santa Claus
Run Santa Barbara. There's plenty of holiday
cheer for both the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run.
Early Registration: before December 10th. $30
Include T-shirt and Santa hat and gloves, med-
als for all!!! Late fee after. December 10th add
$10.
Part of the proceeds of this run will go to San-
sum Clinic to the Glaucoma department to help
patients. Packet Pickup & Late Registration
will be on Saturday at 7 a.m. next to LURE
FISH HOUSE at MACY'S Shopping Center in
La Cumbre Plaza.
Pre-register is open now - prices will go up
$10.00 for late registration, so sign up now!!!
5K starts at 8:30am and 1-Mile Fun Run start-
ing at 9am.
Click Santa to register online
or to download the mail in
form.
Starting with the January 2019 issue of this newsletter the format will
change. It will contain upcoming events as before, but they will be more
condensed. This will allow for news items and articles about running that I
hope will help you out as you continue to RUN. Any ideas or articles you
have please send them to me and I will attempt to include them—
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2019. 9:00 AM
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION RUN.
RIVER BEND PARK, LOMPOC.
Make fitness one of your priorities for 2019!
This 5K run takes place on the Lompoc
Multipurpose Trail. Join us for this fun and
exciting fitness event, where all ages and
abilities are welcome. If you don't want to
run, you can walk it.
You can register the day of the event from
8:00 AM until the race starts at 9:00 AM.
Fee for this event is $20. T-Shirts will be
sold at the event. You can pre-register at the
Anderson Recreation Center125 W. Walnut
Ave. Lompoc. Pre-registration and Day of
Registration is the same fee. At the time of
this writing registration was not open, call
805-875-8100 to find out when it opens.
This run takes place at River Bend Park near
the north end of A street.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2019. 9:00 AM. 2019
RESOLUTION RUN 5K & 10K. LEADBETTER
BEACH. SANTA BARBARA.
Event Description
The Santa Barbara Athletic Association (SBAA)
offers a great way to start the New Year with an
invigorating oceanfront 5K & 10K run or
walk! Founded in 1979, the Resolution Run is a
Santa Barbara classic race inviting friends and
family from throughout Southern California to get
the New Year off and running!
SBAA events benefit the greater running commu-
nity, school and club running programs through-
out Santa Barbara County. Since 2009, over
$140,000 has been donated to our community.
Resolution Run Events
• 5K (3.1 Miles) Run or Walk
• 10K (6.2 Miles) Run or Walk
• New Year’s 15K Double! Sign-up for one dis-
tance and do both!
Race Location & Times
• Location: Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara CA.
• Start times are 9:00am for the 5K
and 9:45am for the 10K.
• Packet pickup/late registration opens at 8:00 am
at Leadbetter Beach.
SBAA Grand Prix The 5K run is the inaugural SBAA Grand Prix
event for 2019. Compete against fellow runners
throughout the year in Santa Barbara’s best races!
Sign up for the 2019 Resolution run HERE
Fees
Fees include a special Resolution Run t-shirt,
snacks & drinks on race day
• Race registration is just $30 ($40 for day of
event). There is not an additional fee to run both
the 5K and the 10K.
17 & Under participants are only $10! Your
discount will be applied during registration
based on your age on race day (January 1,
2018).
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019. 8:00
AM. CASTLE TO COAST FUN RUN
2019. HEARST STATE BEACH, SAN
SIMEON
The route: 8.2 mls of beautiful ocean view
running. Beginning at Hearst San Simeon
State Park follow Hwy 1 South into Cambria,
take Moonstone Dr.(R) and Windsor Rd.(R)
finishing at Shamel Park. Shuttles provided
for transport back to start! The course is well
marked and plenty of enthusiastic Cuesta
volunteers monitor the course. Water is pro-
vided at start, finish & Mile 4. Bathrooms at
start and finish. Runners and walkers wel-
come within 2 hrs of start time. Registra-
tions limit participation to 300.
Event details and schedule
Fun Run starts at 8:00 am. LIMITED Park-
ing available at Hearst San Simeon State
Park and along San Simeon Rd. PLEASE
CARPOOL. This years AWESOME give-
aways include an assortment of performance
goods and gift certificates for men and
women of all ages. Registration is $37! An
additional $12 includes your 2019 edition
Castle to Coast t-shirt. Refueling is provided
at the end of the race; bread, bananas, recov-
ery FLUID and water. A portion of the pro-
ceeds help support Cuesta College Athlet-
ics. Finishing times posted on the website by
the end of the event weekend. Transfers
made on race day only. NO REFUNDS ARE
PROVIDED!
Click the logo below to sign up on Ac-
tive.com
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The Route
Starting at the historic San Ramon Chapel in Sisquoc, the 13.1 mile
course takes you through the country roads of the valley.
You will travel from Sisquoc on Palmer Road, Dominion, and
Clark Ave to St. Louis de Montfort Church.
A free shuttle service to the starting location will be provided
Shuttles to the starting location will be leaving SLDM at 7:00 AM
and 7:15 AM.
Limited parking is available at the starting location; carpooling is
strongly encouraged if you do not plan on utilizing the shuttle ser-
vice.
Get Directions To San Ramon Chapel
Get Directions To St. Louis de Montfort Church
Register through Active.Com Click the Chapel
Are you a serious runner? Maybe a casual walker?
Somewhere in between? Then the Chapel to Church
Half Marathon is for you! Come join us for a beauti-
ful walk or run from Chapel San Ramon just down
the street from Sisquoc to St. Louis de Montfort
church in Orcutt Ca. The half marathon covers some
of the most scenic country in California.
About the Event
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019. 8:00 AM. CHAPEL TO CHURCH HALF MARATHON.
SAN RAMON CHAPEL, SISQUOC.
Registration Fees:
Before Race: $60.00 (includes t-shirt & BBQ lunch)
Day Of Race: $75.00 (includes t-shirt & BBQ lunch if available)
Participation medals will be given to all walkers and runners, placement medals will be given to runners.
Packet pickup will begin Friday afternoon (more information to come)
Benefiting Catholic Charities of Santa Maria
IT’S GETTING CLOSE
TO A NEW YEAR SO IT ‘S
TIME TO RENEW YOUR
MEMBERSHIP TO THE
LOMPOC VALLEY
DISTANCE CLUB.
A RENEWAL NOTICE
WILL BE SENT IN THE
MAIL. PLEASE
CONSIDER
RETAINING YOUR
MEMBERSHIP. THE FEE
IS THE SAME—$15 FOR
THE WHOLE FAMILY
OR JUST FOR A SINGLE.
MONTHLY
NEWSLETTERS,
POLUCKS.
..GOOD PEOPLE.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019. 8:30.
SUPER BOWL 4-MILER . CABRILLO
PAVILION.SANTA BARBARA
Start your Super Bowl Sunday with an in-
vigorating 4 mile run/walk. It's the 12th an-
nual Super Bowl 4-Miler at the Cabrillo Pa-
vilion, East Beach, Santa Barbara. Beautiful
out-and-back course on the bike path. Super
Bowl t-shirts for all and footballs for age
group winners.
Event details and schedule
Early registration fee thru 1/13/19: $35, then
$40 thru 2/1/119. $45 Late reg. fee. Super
youth (16 & Under) $20.
Packet pickup/late registration on race day
at the race location - Cabrillo Arts Pavilion
parking lot. Enter the parking lot from
Cabrillo Blvd. and the staging area is at the
west end of the lot. It's a self-pay fee system
in the parking lot.
Race starts at 8:30am!
PHOTOS FROM THE LOMPOC PARKS &
REC 2018 TURKEY TROT
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PHOTOS FROM THE CHASE SANTA TOYS 4 TOTS 5K RUN/WALK
ON DECEMBER 1ST AT RIVER PARK IN LOMPOC.
Overall first place winners L—R: runners: Mike Harnden (17.31), Dana Hjelm (20.38),walker: Julie Campos ( 35.09)
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RACE RESULTS Please send your race results to
Larry — [email protected] OCT. 12, 2018. COACH RACE3 MILER (AT ONE OF CABRILLO'S MEETS )
Mike Harnden 17:07 : 4th overall 1st age group
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20 DAY IN THE COUNTRY PLATINUM PERFORMANCE 5K.LOS
OLIVOS
Mike Harnden 16:46: 1st overall and 1st age group.( It was actually only 3 miles though. I'm not that fast
anymore lol)
NOVEMBER 17, 2018. SANTA MARIA TURKEY TROT 5K. SANTA MARIA
Sarah Nemeth - (it was a long 5k at 3.5mi) 25:58:1st age group - 2nd female - 4th overall OF 60
NOVEMBER 22, 2018. TURKEY ROCK 10K/5K/1M. LAS VEGAS Sarah Nemeth (10k) - 49:32. 3rd age group - 4th female - 16th overall out of 161 runners
Joe Nemeth (5k) - 34:07. 15th age group - 88th male - 182 overall out of 487 runners
NOVEMBER 18, 2018. TURKEY TROT FUN RUN 5K/1M. RIVER PARK, LOMPOC
DECEMBER 1, 2018. CHASE SANTA – TOYS 4 TOTS 5K RUN/WALK. RIVER PARK.
LOMPOC
Fran Zimmerman – 5K 33:16 1st Age Group
Julie Campos – 5K 36:42 2nd Age Group
Mike Harnden – 5K 17:05 1st Age Group
David Rentschler – 5K 22:58 1st Age Group
Larry Huyck – 5K 36:12 1st Age Group
Mike Harnden 17.31: 1st Overall, Age Gp
Kent Yankee ( Santa) 27.57: 3rd Age Gp
Brian Taber 24:11: 1st Age Gp
David Rentschler 23.04: 1st Age GP
Pauline Schneekloth 26.43: 1st Age Gp
Lisa Norcutt 46:01: 1st Age Gp
Juan Campos 36:01 (Walker) 1st Age GP
Julie Campos 35:09 (Walker) 1st Overall Walker, 1st Age Gp,
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GET UP AND GO CHALLENGE
NAME VOLUNTEER (1)
PLACE (1) 5K & < (1) 4MI – 10K (2)
7-12 MI (3)
HALF MARA-THON (5)
MARATHON (10)
ULTRA (15)
TOTAL
Larry Li 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 6
Ben LI 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 6
Fran Zimmerman 4 8 9 4 3 0 0 0 28
Julie Campos 2 6 8 6 0 0 0 0 22
Juan Campos 3 5 5 4 0 0 0 0 17
Wayne Davis 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 10
Shannon Marrs 0 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 10
Sarah Nemeth 1 5 2 2 0 15 10 60 94
Gregory Wuitschick 0 7 7 0 3 0 0 0 17
Kent Yankee 4 2 4 2 3 5 0 0 20
Brian Taber 0 4 3 4 0 0 0 0 11
Mary Lou Seelandt 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6
Irish Clark-Savage 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5
Larry Huyck 6 5 7 2 0 0 0 0 20
Brian Scally 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 6
Lisa Norcutt 0 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 13
Olga Lucaric 0 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 11
Maddie Nemeth 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Joe Nemeth 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Betty Lee 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4
Jesse Lee 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Gudrun Fink 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Lee Davis 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
Kathi Downey 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Paul Lee 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 8
Michael Harnden 1 19 8 8 3 0 0 0 39
Bree Valla 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 4
Monica Harnden 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 10
Angela Stickles 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4
Dolly Wuitschick 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 5
Joel George 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 8
Terry Smith 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 4
George Lucaric 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
Tom Jenkins 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3
Russel Norcutt 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Maria Slizys 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
David Rentschuler 2 2 3 7
Ed Grand 1 1 2
Pauline Schneekloth 2 2 4
Sarah Leck 1 1
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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 Larry Huyck June Parade Route Run Wayne and Lee Davis September Missions Trail 5K Wayne Davis October Lizard Breath Fence Line Irish Clark-Savage December Chase Santa -Toys 4 Tots Run Fran Zimmerman
Get Up and Go
Challenge
Awards presented
on January 6th…
See details inside
LOMPOC VALLEY DISTANCE CLUB
PO BIX 694
LOMPOC, CA 93438