Just when the stress of the holiday season seems to be at its peak, the festive races appear to remind us all to lighten up and have some fun. Dressing up in holiday race attire just makes running so much more merry. Let’s chat Jingling all the way!
Jingling All The Way
A friend of mine convinced me to sign up for this 15K last week. (Or maybe I convinced her). Anyway, a few of our other friends were already registered and we figured, the more the merrier. I am usually a little leery of races this time of the year because our weather is so unpredictable.
This year was no different, a cold spell moved in this week bringing us temps in the upper 20’s for race day. Thankfully, the Jingle All The Way 15K has a cute holiday hat option instead of a race shirt. I settled on an outfit that would leave me chilly at the start but not too warm after I started. I also needed an excuse to wear this shirt.
Although I live right outside of Washington, DC, I rarely run in town and admittedly take all the beautiful surroundings of DC a little for granted. I was excited to be running in the heart of DC with the Jingle All The Way starting right in front of the Washington Monument. This would be a very similar course to the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler.
The 5k was finishing just as the 15K was starting. No real fanfare at the start and we were off. I chose to do 5:1 run/walk intervals and a friend offered to stick with me the whole time. The miles ticked by as we chit chatted. DC is such a fun city to run through even on a cold and dreary day.
I started to get tired and a bit cold by mile 8 and was glad to hear the finish line announcer off in the distance. That last 5 minutes of the race always seems to drag on. We ran through the finish line and quickly met up with the rest of our speedier run crew. Warm coffee and hot chocolate is always appreciated!
I absolutely love the medal this year with the snowman that moves back and forth. Will run for bling! We were also provided a small jingle bell to attach to our shoes so we literally “jingled all the way”.
A fun way to end the year of racing and running. Have anymore races this year?
I thought the medal was cute when you posted on Instagram but having the snowman moves makes it even better. DC seems like such a fun place to run with so many different sights to see!
There is definitely lots to see in DC!
This race sounds fun. I love your holiday gear. Someday I’m coming to DC to run with you!
These holiday races are just the perfect way to end the year, don’t you think? Sounds like fun. I’m anxiously awaiting notification from Cherry Blossom…
I know I cannot wait to find out if we all got in! Fingers crossed
Very cute medal and I’m so jealous of the hat! Wish more races would do that sort of thing.
Sounds like a good time was had by all. 🙂
I really like the hat idea as well. I never wear the race shirts
Your outfit was just so festive, I loved it! Also that’s such a cute medal and i love that it was a 15K – I wish more races offered that distance.
Thanks! Yes it is a great distance and a little easier than a half
OKAY – YES! YOUR OUTFIT = 100000% ON POINT! I friggin’ love it! You always know how to make being active look fun! 🙂
Ah thanks! I may not be super fast but I am always having a great time with the girls
i love your festive running gear! And how great is it that they give you a cute winter hat. I love the 15K distance. Nice way to wrap up your running year!
Thanks it was a fun way to wrap up the year!
Well, that is the cutest outfit every…Hope it kept you warm, because it looks COLD! Merry Merry!
It was super cold at the start but we warmed up quickly
How fun! Love the medal!!!
It was a ton of fun and super cute medal
This looks like a great time, and I’d love to run that distance (5K’s get a little boring)! The hat is a great option…wish we’d have that here for some of my races. I love all your cheery red running gear!!
It is a fun distance and a nice way to finish off the year. I also love the hat option
I love that shirt haha!
It is a fun one 🙂
What a fun festive time! Looked like a lot of fun with the best people
Sure was!
You are brave, running in those cold elements. Looks like a great day though and nice to share with friends.
It’s only cold when you are standing still!
What a cute outfit for a holiday race!
it was super fun to dress up!
Your race outfit is so cute! And I love the hat option instead of a shirt. Perfect! Congrats on another successful race!
I love the hat option as well!
sounds like so much fun Deborah and you ladies look fabulous! I had my last race on Sunday and also wore my Santa hat for the occasion. Even hugged Santa Clause afterwards (which is funny because the dutch don’t “do” Santa, and I questioned why he had a strange Rotterdam accent…haha) 🙂 Anyway, my trainer wants me to run a fast 5K to see where I am right now instead of a Cooper Test, so on Saturday I will run my last last run – which is 2 rounds around a castle! I’m looking forward to that – I hope they are a bit decorated for the holidays.
Well that sounds like a lot of fun too! I did not know the Dutch did not do Santa! Learn something new everyday
Love that medal, so awesome. Missed that when someone (Coco?) posted about the race. Hats are the best
yes Coco was there too but she was so speedy I missed her!
Sounds like you had a fun time! I’m with you, I tend to take the beautiful sights of DC for granted and hardly ever go into the city.
I need to get downtown for runs more often I think