Habitat for Humanity benefits from DC Jingle Bell Run
Triathlete and coach Brian Clark and Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau of the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., trade training tips at the RATS Annual Ironman party
The ringing of bells on the feet of thousands of runners echoed on the streets of the Nation’s Capitol on December 11th. The Jingle Bell 8km road race took place at Freedom Plaza during the “Occupy Washington” encampment, much to the surprise of the tent inhabitants and racers ! It was a tad ironic that Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC, which works to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the nation’s capital by building affordable, energy efficient homes for families in need, was the beneficiary of the event.
Runners participating in the 7th Annual Jingle All the Way 8K enjoyed a crystal clear day and a great view of the Capitol as they ran down Pennsylvania Avenue. Capital Running Company brought this holiday-themed 8K race to Washington, DC which had over 400 first timers racers! There were lots of post-race treats and it was wonderful to “tour” the Capitol on foot without any vehicular traffic. This was the last big 8K race of the year and the third race in the Capital Running Race Series.
