Jeremy's Team In Training Page
Racing to Save Lives
Welcome to my Team In Training home page.
I am training to participate in the Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training. I am venturing into this with Stephanie and my sister Dawn.
My competive juices are flowing and I am looking for another physcial challenge. Most of all, I am motivated by protecting my 4 daughters from these potential diseases. I have had many people in my life affected or scared by these types of diseaes and I feel there is no better way for me to give back while making us more healthy and better role models to our children. Being an example of health and for community service is something we take seriously and how we live our lives has a huge impact on how our children will live theirs.
Here is the truth. I am not overly concerned about biking or running. No sweat, I can physcially handle that challenge! Piece of cake! However, I do greatly fear the swim (or more specifically the idea of tons of people swimming around me). Originally this was an endeavor of Stephanie and Dawn that I thought would require me to stay home for the weekend and be with the kids (that is another challenge). Stephanie needed thechallenge of getting back in shape after our 4th child and Dawn is on a personal fitness crusade (of which I am so proud). I did not even fathom doing this because I feared the swim issue. Don't get me wrong. I can swim. I have a pool but it is not my forte. Having almost drowned as a kid has affected my comfort in the water especially around people. Anyway, as I watched and listened I felt the urge to face my fears and take on the challenge because I am so good in my professional position of challenging others to do so. It was time to put up or shut up. I want to overcome this fear, if for no other reason than, in honor of those who have lost their lives from these diseases. There is no better reason!
Anyone free in May to watch 4 lovely girls?
I am now asking you to take the challenge. Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance the Society's mission. You can also make an offline donation to me directly by check made out to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or with cash.
I hope you'll visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!
