FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sandra Walter
Communication Director
Wirefly National Marathon
Or
Ali Zargarpur
Director of Franchising
Fashion Time
NEW COURSE RECORD BY DEFENDING CHAMPION MICHAEL WARDIAN
TRIGGERS THE FIRST "BEAT THE CLOCK"
CHARITABLE DONATION FROM FASHION TIME,
OFFICIAL TIME KEEPER OF THE 2007 WIREFLY NATIONAL MARATHON
As he crossed the Finish Line in a time of 2:26:36, 2006 Defending Champion
Michael Wardian, age 32, of Arlington, VA also "Beat the Clock" in winning
the 2007 Wirefly National Marathon, Men's division. By improving his 2006
course time of 2:30:55, a $1,000 charitable contribution will be made in
Wardian's name to the Greater Washington Sports Alliance's League of
Charities by Fashion Time, the Official Time Keeper of 2007 Wirefly
National Marathon.
As a new father himself of 8-month old, Pierce Miler, Wardian was touched
that his winning effort would benefit children's sport and fitness
organizations in communities through the DC Metro area. The Greater
Washington Sports Alliance League of Charities includes the Boys and Girls
Clubs, Ft. Dupont Ice Arena, Joy of Sports Foundation, DC Scores, Winners
Lacrosse, Washington Tennis and Education Foundation, Five Star Foundation,
Special Olympics, YMCA and Prince George's Tennis and Education Foundation.
Ali Zargarpur, director of franchising for Fashion Time, told Wardian of
this new award just after the champion crossed the Finish Line. Zargarpur
said, "This year we will be starting a new tradition with the Fashion Time
"Beat the Clock" challenge with all of the races we sponsor. If any runner
beats the course record, we will donate $1000 to the beneficiaries of the
race. We believe it will give the top runners a little extra to run for and
will help get the charities more involved in the race. We are proud to
sponsor the Wirefly National Marathon as it is the only marathon that takes
place entirely in Washington, DC."
Fashion Time is one of the nation's largest independent watch retailers
with 20 locations spanning from Baltimore, MD to Norfolk, VA. Fashion Time
offers over 50 brands and thousands of styles to choose from as well as
service on any brand of watch. For a complete directory call 1-800-508-1992
x114 or visit www.shopFT.com.
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