Jill Dougherty, WJLA'S Robinson Join 5K Celeb Runners

CNN Correspondent Jill Dougherty (a new NPC member) and ABC7/WJLA and Newschannel 8 reporter Courtney Robinson will join other media celebrities in the July 17 Beat the Deadline 5K.

The reporter/racer guest list includes NBC's Luke Russert, K Street Kate, ABC's Jonathan Karl and Rick Klein, and Washington Post "Misfits" Vicky Hallett and Lenny Bernstein.

One spot remains on Tony Horton's P90X Team Challenge. For a $100 donation to the EFNJL, you can run on Tony's team, meet with the celebrity trainer, get an official Press Club photo with Horton, and receive a Press Club-P90X gift bag.

Race proceeds support the training and scholarship programs of the Club's non-profit Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. To support the programs without breaking a sweat, register for the race even if you can't attend. If you haven't registered for the Saturday, July 17, 8 a.m. event, sign up at www.press.org/5K.

-- Melissa Charbonneau, [email protected]