Jenny Barba's Team In Training Page
Racing Ironman to Save Lives
Welcome to my Team in Training home page! Yes, finishing an Ironman may sound a bit crazy, but the thought of a second Ironman is astounding! I am officially committing to the rigorous dedication all over again with the goal of crossing the finish line in Lake Placid on July 22, 2007. After three years of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan for graduate school, it is my personal goal to finish my second Ironman before I begin working full time at Piper Jaffray. This time, I know a little bit more about what I’m getting myself into, which is actually 1000x scarier than the first time around! To help me reach the finish line, I have joined the IronTeam. This means that I am also taking on the challenge of raising over $8,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. If you are able to support this goal, I greatly appreciate your donation to help this cause which affects so many Americans and their families. Why am I racing to support this cause? In the past year, cancer has taken the lives of my two influential grandmothers and this is my way of giving back to those who are affected by blood diseases of leukemia. My dear friend Daisy’s mother and my brother’s friend Eric’s father are both currently undergoing treatments in Singapore and Seattle. I will be racing in honor of your friends and family members as well, please send me their names and I will add them to my list. They are the true fighters in this race to find a cure! What is the Ironman you might ask? It is a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run (yes a full marathon) – all in the same day!!! I will need all of your support, encouragement and motivation to enable me to reach these goals! Please make a donation to support my participation on the IronTeam and help advance the Society's mission. I will keep you updated with my progress. Thank you so much for your support! Best, Jenny
