Bill Rancic partners with Timex for New York City marathon

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Entrepreneur and TV personality Bill Rancic has teamed up with Timex to run the 2013 ING New York City marathon for charity.

An entrepreneur at a young age, Bill Rancic is best known as the season one winner of NBC’s “The Apprentice” and as co-executive producer and co-star of his top-rated reality show “Bill and Giuliana” with wife, Giuliana Rancic. Bill is also recognized for his work as a best-selling author of two books, “You’re Hired” and “Beyond the Lemonade Stand.”

Through the partnership, Bill is training for the race using the brand’s next-generation GPS innovation, the TIMEX IRONMAN Run Trainer 2.0 GPS watch, and working with Timex Multisport Team athlete Chris Thomas, who is developing a specific training programme for him.

Then on November 3, Bill is starting the marathon in last place and Timex is donating $1 to Bill’s wife Giuliana’s charity Fab-U-Wish, for every person he passes during the run.

“I have always enjoyed running and it has been a long-time dream of mine to race in the ING New York City Marathon,” said Rancic. “Timex is allowing me to take my dream one step further by supporting my wife’s charity, and raising awareness and much needed funds for those battling breast and ovarian cancer.”

Fans can follow Bill’s progress in the lead up to the race on the Timex Facebook page as well as on Twitter.

“Over the past few years, we have seen the Rancic’s show strength and character in the face of adversity,” said Gary Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Timex Group.  “We are excited to support Bill, a long-time member of the running community, and, in turn, help him raise money for an incredible cause.”

Timex, one of the world’s largest watch companies, is the official timing sponsor and the Trusted Training Partner of the ING New York City Marathon. The brand’s partnership with Bill Rancic follows past partnerships: in 2010 with former New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer and in 2011 with softball standout Jennie Finch, both of whom trained using TIMEX IRONMAN GPS watches, raising $25,817 and $30,394 respectively for NYRR Youth Programs. Last year, J.R. Martinez was training to race in the ING New York City Marathon before the race was cancelled due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.

NYRR’s premier event, the ING New York City Marathon is the most loved and most inclusive marathon in the world, attracting elite athletes and recreational runners alike for the challenge and thrill of a lifetime. The race has grown tremendously since it began in 1970 with just 127 runners racing four laps of Central Park. Now, some 48,000 participants from all over the globe flock to New York City every November for an adrenaline-filled road tour of all five boroughs, starting on Staten Island at the foot of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and ending in Central Park. Some run for prize money or bragging rights, others for charity or their personal best. All are cheered on by more than two million live spectators and a TV audience of 330 million.

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