Empire Tri Club Ambassador David Mendelsohn, aka “Santa” (shown above on the starting line) was interviewed by NY 1 at the 2011 Jingle Bell Jog in Prospect Park this past Saturday. Click to view the video clip.
Runners jingled all the way to the finish line in Brooklyn to raise money for kids.
Athletes turned out in Prospect Park Saturday for the New York Road Runners Jingle Bell Jog. Adding to the festive atmosphere was a chorus of holiday bells tied to runners’ shoes.
Plenty dressed in holiday outfits for the 6K run, and even Santa laced up his running shoes.
“It’s hot in this suit, but you know, gotta deliver the toys,” said Santa.
“I feel like it’s the holiday spirit run. It’s December, we should all be warm and fuzzy,” said one runner.
“It’s just a neat way to get everybody in the spirit. I hear they’re serving hot chocolate. I have to find that,” said another.
Proceeds from the race go to the Road Runners’ youth programs for under-served children.
