Dionysus Dash 2

City to the Sea 2

Lizard Breath 3

Hope of 246 4

Turkey Trot—Lompoc 5

Chase Santa—LVDC 5

Results 6

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Lompoc Valley Distance Club

P.O. BOX 694

Lompoc , CA 93438

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

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

OCTOBER BIRTDAYS

Karl & Mary Lou Seelandt

Derek & Shannon Taylor

Sarah & Maddie Nemeth

Larry Li

Alenda Taber

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Terry Smith

Irish Clark-Savage

Mari Leedham

Michael Harnden

Lisa Norcutt

Matthew Taber

LVDC OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER

Thank you Mary Lou & Karl Seelandt for hosting and providing grilled chicken for the Lompoc Valley Distance Club Quarterly Potluck at your home on 11 Septem-ber! LVDC members filled the counters and tables with delicious homemade salads and desserts. Plus a short club meeting reviewed the next 3-month upcoming LVDC events and voted to stage the next annual Half-Marathon in September of 2017. Remember the 1

st time you

completed a 10K? LVDC member Irish Clark-Savage

done it at the 18 September Parks & Recreation Fun Run at Beattie Park. Will a 1

st Half-Marathon be

Irish’s next challenge? Lastly, it time to nominate LVDC members to serve on the club’s board for 2017. Anyone interested in leading or assisting as a board member to continue our club goals and events? If so – let me know by 15 Oct!

Happy Trails! Wayne Davis #:^)

Email alhwed@msn.com Ph. 805-735-7177 Cell 805-588-2934

UPCOMING LVDC RACES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 . 14th ANNUAL LIZARD

BREATH FENCE LINE 7.5-MILE FUN RUN AND 3.5-MILE

WALK, LA PURISIMA MISSION. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016. 9:00 AM. CHASE SANTA

CLAUS TOYS FOR TOTS 5K. RIVER PARK . LOMPOC

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The LVDC

Facebook link is HERE:

VIEW THE LVDC UP-

COMING RACES, RE-

SULTS & GALLERIES

HERE

Julie Campos in last year’s event

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9, 2016. 7:30

AM. DIONYSUS DASH 5K VINA

ROBLES WINERY, PASO ROBLES

Registration includes Wine Tasting,

T-shirt (Sizes are first come first serve),

Wine glass as the finisher award &

Goodie Bag (Items vary). None of

these items will be mailed to registrants

who did not participate.

Dionysus Dash reserves the right to

refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any

registration for, any race for any reason

in its sole discretion with refund of any

applicable registration fees being the

sole remedy of any such refusal and/or

revocation.

Dates, times, prices and inclusions

subject to change. All races are subject

to capacity limits and may close at any

time before the percentage can be up-

dated. Registrations are non-

refundable. Race is Rain or

Shine. Please check weather conditions

before arrival. No Refunds on registra-

tions. No Pets Allowed.

Dionysus Dash Medal Awards (will

be given out to top finishers, 21 and

older participants only). Overall 1st,

2nd and 3rd (Women and Mens). Wine

Bottle, Crown and Dionysus Dash

Medal.. Age Groups 21 - 29, 30-39, 40-

49, 50-59, 60 and olderreceive Diony-

sus Dash Medal. Best Costumes receive

Dionysus Dash Prizes. More details

and registration is at this link:

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9,

2016. 7:00 A.M. CITY TO

THE SEA HALF MARA-

THON /5K

The City to the Sea half mara-

thon course is a point-to-point

race that starts in downtown

San Luis Obispo. The course

winds through the city, takes

runners along scenic back-

roads, and ends in Pismo

Beach. The race starts at 7:00

a.m. The start line is at the

intersection of Higuera and

Court Street in downtown San

Luis Obispo. All runners will

receive an official short-

sleeve tech T-shirt and a deli-

cious post-race breakfast. All

half marathon runners will

receive a finisher’s

medal while the first 100 men

and women’s half marathon

finishers will also receive City

to the Sea coffee mugs.

The 5k course (3.1 miles) is

out-and-back and begins and

ends in Pismo Beach at Dino-

saur Caves Park, near the fin-

ish expo for the half mara-

thon. The scenic course winds

through the beautiful

neighborhoods of Shell Beach

with incredible views of the

Pacific Ocean. There is one

challenging climb on the oth-

erwise gentle course. The 5K

race starts at 7:30 a.m. 5K

Runners will receive an offi-

cial short-sleeve tech T-

shirt and a delicious post-race

breakfast.. For more info and

to register click the logo be-

low.

SPONSORS: Do you know of a business or individual who might be inter-ested in being a spon-sor for our events? Our events benefit worthwhile causes: Scholarships, La Purisima Mis-

sion, Cystic Fibrosis (cf) Toys 4 Tots They will get recog-nized with a link on the Sponsors page of each issue. Contact Wayne Davis (805)735-7177 alhwed@msn.com

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EVENTS AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 16, 2016 8:00 AM . FOSTER PARK

HALF/5k 10k – 2016 . VENTURA

Information & Registration: FOSTER PARK

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 7:30 AM. MERCO CREDIT

UNION HALF MARATHON & 5K. U.C. MERCED.

Information & Registration: MERCO

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016. LEXUS LACE UP

RUNNING SERIES. HALF/10K/5K/ KIDS RUN.

SURFERS POINT PARK ,VENTURA.

Contact & Registration: LACEUP

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016. 9:15 am CATALINA

ISLAND 5K RUN. AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND Contact & Registration: CATALINA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016. 7:00AM. SURFERS

POINT MARATHON, HALF, 10K, & 5K VENTURA

Contact & Registration—SURFERS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016. 8:30 AM AM. ZEE-

BLU’S THANKSGIVING 10K/5K. LEADBETTER BEACH

SANTA BARBARA.

Contact & Registration: ZEEBLU’S

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016. 8 AM. SANTA TO THE

SEA—HALF MARATHON, 5K. OXNARD.

Contact & Registration: SANTA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017. CAMARILLO MARATHON,

HALF, 5K 10K 2017

Contact & Registration: CAMARILLO

OOOPS...CORRECTION:

The Turkey Trot sponsored by the Lompoc

Parks and Rec is being held on November 20,

2016, NOT November 13 as was previously

posted in last month’s newsletter.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 .

14th ANNUAL LIZARD BREATH

FENCE LINE 7.5-MILE FUN RUN

AND 3.5MILE WALK, LA PURI-

SIMA MISSION, LOMPOC.

The Lizard Breath Fence Line

run/walk is back this year after

being canceled in 2015

because of the Mesa Fire

Here are the details: Approxi-

mately 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 challenge.

Meat for the ultra marathoner,

but not recommended for some-

one who is either A) not familiar

with the terrain or B) not in

very good shape. No whiners

allowed. 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. No online registration.

Fees: $10. For information or

to volunteer to help with this

event, contact Mary Lou See-

landt at (805) 737-6153, or email

her at runmls@gmail.com

Click the logo below to see past

results and pictures.

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 30, 2016

7TH ANNUAL PASO ROBLES

HARVEST MARATHON AND

HALF/5K. LE VIGNE WIN-

ERY

The Paso Robles Harvest Mara-

thon and

Half

takes run-

ners

through

the rural

Paso

Robles

wine re-

gion dur-

ing harvest time. The colors of

the vines and hills are stunning,

the signature oak trees are majes-

tic and the weather is perfect.

Along the course, runners will

experience vista views, local live

stock, historic barns and even

pass a centuries old graveyard.

Reg. fees support student-

athletes.

REGISTRATION:

Until End of Day September 18th,

2016

Harvest Marathon:$100.00

Harvest Half Marathon: $80.00

Harvest 5K: $35.00

LATE REGISTRATION

After September 18th until Race

Day

Harvest Marathon: $115.00

Harvest Half Marathon: $95.00

Harvest 5K: $40.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION

AND REGISTRATION

CLICK THE ABOVE RACE

LOGO.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5,

2016. 9:30 AM. HOPE ON

246—5k AND KIDS RUN.

MACHADO FAMILY RANCH.

LOMPOC

Help us raise money for Lompoc’s

Relay for Life with Team Hwy 246

in a 5K and kids run on Nov 5,

2016 with a bbq, silent auction and

live music to follow! We are so

lucky to have the Machado Family

open up their private ranch for a

super unique trail 5k and kids run

with home cooked bbq and live

music to follow. Come share in the

adventure while helping us raise

money for a great cause

Event details and schedule

Race day registration starts at 8am

and the 5k and kids run race start is

9: 30 am. The 5K is $30 and the

Kids Run is $10. There will be live

music, bbq and silent auction to

follow. Plenty of parking at the

start! Remember to come early to

pick up your race number!

Directions

From Lompoc take Hwy 246 east

and turn left onto Gypsy Canyon

Rd, which is just east of Tularosa

Rd.

Registration :

or on the day of the event.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30,

2016. 9 AM. 2016 BAY-

WOOD OKTOBERFEST 4

MILER. LOS OSOS.

This events starts and finshes

at the Baywood Park Pier in

Los Osos. Early Bird Regis-

tration is $15 (15 and up) $10

(14 and under) plus $15 if you

want a shirt. Day of Event

registration for all participants

is $20 and $25 for the shirt.

Awards in 10 Age groups.

Click the above logo to regis-

ter and for more information

on the run.

Enjoy the Oktoberfest too.

The 38th Annual Oktoberfest

and 11th Annual Car Show

will again be held on Second

Street in Baywood Park, Oc-

tober 30, 2016. Admission for

the event is FREE. . For the

entire day, Los Osos/

Baywood Park will be bus-

tling with pomp and cere-

mony and the enthusiasm of

thousands of revelers eager to

enjoy the day with live music

and entertainment, a Beer

Garden, food, arts & crafts, ,

pet costume contest, activities

for kids and more.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER

3, 2016. 9 AM. CHASE

SANTA - TOYS FOR

TOTS 5K RUN/WALK.

RIVER PARK, LOMPOC,

CA.

SANTA CLAUS IS

COMING TO TOWN !

Chase Santa for 3.1 miles

around the one mile fitness

trail at River Park, (Hwy 246

& River Park Rd). Entry fee is

$5 plus an unwrapped $10 +

toy for the Toys for Tots pro-

gram 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

three finishers in each age

category. Awards to the first

place overall female and male.

First five runners who beat

Santa win a prize. For more

info: (805) 291-7701 or

iristocrat@gmail.com.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12,

2016 . 7:00 AM SANTA BAR-

BARA VETERANS DAY

HALF MARATHON

Description:

Located in the "American Rivi-

era" in Santa Barbara, Southern

California, this point-to-point

course begins on the picturesque

campus of UC-Santa Barbara and

heads down to the beautiful Go-

leta Beach and onto the scenic

Route 217. Runners then skirt the

exclusive community of Hope

Ranch, wind through the Santa

Barbara mesa area, and finishes

with a stunning two mile descent

to the sparkling Pacific Ocean

along the Santa Barbara coast-

line. The Santa Barbara Veterans

Day Half Marathon will treat en-

trants to a striking backdrop of

mountains and sea in this beauti-

ful destination city.

Registration Includes:

Virtual Race Bag

T-Shirt

Personalized bib

Unique Finisher Medal

Medical Care - First Aid Sta-

tions

Fluid and Fuel Stations

Awards

Overall Male & Female: 1st,

2nd & 3rd

Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-

29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-54, 55-59,

60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over

Wounded Warrior

Click the map for Registration

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20,

2016 9:00 AM. TURKEY

TROT—1 & 3 MILE FUN

RUN. RIVER PARK,

LOMPOC.

Come out and enjoy

a great family ex-

perience at River

Park. This event

is geared for all

ages and ability

levels for people to

experience a great 3 mile race. A

T-Shirt will be included with your

registration and prizes will be

awarded for 1st and 2nd place in

each age category. Ages 5-7 will

run the 1 miler, and ages 8 & up

will compete in the 3 mile race.

Check-in time is 8:00 AM—8:45

AM. The race starts at 9:00

AM. and follows the fitness trail.

Fees: $20 Early Bird Registration

through November 11th. On-site

registration is $20 without a T-

Shirt. For more information, con-

tact the Lompoc Recreation Divi-

sion at (805) 875-8100, or stop by

and register at 125 West Walnut

Avenue, Lompoc.

Scholarship Update Edith Vargas , a 2016 Cabrillo

graduate is now attending

Pepperdine University /Seaver

College. She is majoring in

Political Science with a minor

in Ethnic Studies. Edith is

currently enrolled in 17 units.

They are: Economics, Mathe-

matics, First Year Seminar

Course, Humanities course

and a course in Music. Best of

luck Edith as you work to-

wards a law degree.

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RACE RESULTS Please send your race results to

Larry — iristocrat@gmail.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2016. SANTA BARBARA CO-ED SPRINT TRIATHLON.

Chris Denny—1st Place (M 80-84) 1:28:05: Swim—500 yds; 20:03, Bike—6 mi; 26:38, Run—2 mi; 32:51

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016. SLO ULTRA AT WILD CHERRY CANYON.

Sarah Nemeth—50 Mile Ultra: 13:13:25, Pace-15: 52, Div Place -69/93, Age Place-9/11, Gender Place-19/30

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016. BEATTIE PARK 5K/10K RUN. LOMPOC

Above (L-R): Tricia Speidel, Timothy Xiong, Colleen Chase, Sheila McFarlane,

Wayne Davis, Irish Clark Savage, Tiffany Alvarez, Mike Harnden .Upper Right

(L_R) Irish Clark Savage, Wayne Davis, Tiffany Alvarez Lower Right (L_R)

Mike Harnden, Wayne Davis, Emily and Sheila McFarlane.

The following LVDC members participated

in the Beattie Park 5K/10K Run:

5K—Wayne Davis: 2nd Overall and 1st in his

age gp.

10K—Michael Harnden: 1st overall and 1st in

his age gp.

10K—Colleen Chase: 3d over all and 1st in

her age gp.

10K—Irish Clark-Savage: 1st in her age gp,

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RABOBANK

LOMPOC VALLEY

MEDICAL CENTER

AT HOME SENIOR

SERVICES

DR. W. BLAKE

JAMISON

Patronize our sponsors and

tell them you appreciate

their support of the Lompoc

Valley Distance Club and

the Valley of Flowers

Half Marathon . Most of

the graphics on this page

have a link to a respective

webpage. Thank you for

your support.

VALLEY MEDICAL

GROUP

IMPULSE.NET GRAPHIC SYSTEMS

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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 May Mission Run Wayne Davis June Valley of the Flowers Half Marathon Betty Lee June Parade Route 3 Miles Wayne and Lee Davis October Lizard Breath Fence Line Mary Lou Seelandt

December Chase Santa -Toys for Tots Run Fran Zimmerman LOMPOC VALLEY DISTANCE CLUB

PO BOX 694

LOMPOC CA 93438

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OCTOBER

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