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A few days before the 7th annual VCHM, our 2002 inaugral winner Robert Leonardo, contacted me saying he wanted to bring two new runners to the race. 38-y/o Leonel Avalos didn't disappoint, winning the race in 1:15:37. This is the second fastest time ever run on the VCHM course. The big surprise of the day was Robert's female runner, 27-y/o Alejandra Alonso who set a new ladies' course record with her time of 1:30:21. It won't be long until some talented lady breaks 1:30 on this tough mountain course.
Several VCHM "regulars" attempted to set new age division records this year, including former champions Robert Leonardo and Sue Davis, who each fell victim to speed proving that this is indeed a challenging course. Although Alejandra's new course record also set an age division record, all the other previously existing age division course record times still stand!
There were other noteworthy performances worth mentioning:
The day was not without some "drama". Just as the race started, a club of about 40 mountain bike riders descended upon the course making for a couple of near misses during the race. We also had an imposter who identified herself as a VCHM champion to get a comp entry on race morning, then proceeded to collect some age division awards and gifts, after the ceremony ended. Well, we all know "shit happens" and she will not get away with it again at one of my races. We are grateful that this is all there is to complain about, a race is always a success when everyone returns safely.
The real "stars" of the day continue to be our beautiful Volunteers and Sponsors! The runners benefit greatly from the generosity of Volunteers and Sponsors who support the VCHM. Larry and I appreciate each one of you who showed up so early to pitch in. Honorable mention goes to Cindy Lawson who has worked from start to finish at the VCHM for seven consecutive years and to the New Basin Blues who consistently work aid stations 1 and 3. I hope you will email your appreciation to the VCHM Volunteers; I promise to pass it on. We had such generous Sponsors this year, enabling us to give Sponsor donated prizes to the top three male/female finishers overall plus the top three male/female runners in each age division, plus the Raffle that gifted 75 lucky runners. Please browse the race website… shop with our Sponsors… and don't forget to tell them you ran the VCHM. That is what will bring them back each year!
So with the 7th annual VCHM in the history book, it's time to look forward to the Bulldog 50K Ultra Run and 25K Trail Run on August 23, in beautiful Malibu Creek State Park. If you've never run the Bulldog, I hope you will join us for the "original" Malibu Creek trail race, since 1992. The 50K will be the RRCA Western Regional Championship Race and both distances will again be Trail Runner Trophy Series Races. There will be special awards to overall male/female, masters male/female, grand masters male/female and of course our sponsor prizes to all the age division winners. If you need help training, the UltraLadies will be running every other Sunday in the Angeles Forest… more fun to be had!
Happy trails and thank you for supporting the Valley Crest Half Marathon.
Happy Trails,
Nancy Shura
P.S. Check the website soon for 2008 race photos!
