Some more of the large number of pics from the Jingle Bell Run in Somerville, Ma. on December 13th. Amanda and Julie join me and Michelle for our first glass of carbo loading bubbles at one of the pubs in Davis Square.

Don was watching the door at the pub and keeping an eye on all the festivities. He is one of the people I talk of often. There are so many people behind the scenes that make the day a great day for the runners. You may say "well he's on duty that's why he's there"- would you rather be the one drinking a few beers after a race, or the guy watching you drink a few beers after a race. Give all the people that make a race day run smooth the PROPS they deserve for dealing with us.

I don't take pictures, or even look at, guys butts when I'm running (women's butts??? I plead the 5th), But the "Ho Ho Ho" on this guys shorts just seemed a picture waiting to be taken.

The picture of the theater marquis is just to prove to you that celebrating the season comes at you from all directions. Take a good look at what was on stage from Dec 10-20. You had a cast of characters running outside the theater and a cast of characters dancing inside the theater.

A great day--A great race--And a holiday spirit shared by all.