Posted July 2009
Beginning in 2009 we will be presenting the "Barbara Warren Community Spirit Award."
This award is presented each year to the individual who raises the most money for the triathlon's annual beneficiary. We honor the memory of Barbara Warren, a world class athlete and generous spirit who this world will never forget and can never replace.

Posted January, 2009
On Sunday October 5th, 2008 I had the honor of attending a standing-room-only memorial service for Barbara Warren in San Diego, CA. I had known that Barbara was an outstanding athlete, but as I sat listening to her loved ones speak about her, it became clear that Barbara also was an amazing mother, friend, confidant, counselor and soul.  One speaker referred to her as a "magic mirror," explaining that she reflected back to everyone she met the best that was in them.  May each of us be inspired by her legacy, and strive to live as Barbara did.

~Joe Coito  

Posted September, 2008
It is with great sadness that I share the devastating news to those of you who may not yet know that world-class triathlete Barbara Warren has passed away due to injuries suffered while participating in this year's event. Barbara was an outstanding sportswoman and an inspiration to the athletic community and her absence in it can never be filled. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Tom, her sister Angelika and her daughters Ingrid and Katrin, as well as their extended family and beloved friends. We wish them all peace and strength during this difficult time.

Many of you have expressed an interest in helping us to create a meaningful way to continue to honor Barbara's memory. At an appropriate time we will reach out to the family and determine together the best way to achieve this. In the meantime please join us in honoring this family's privacy.

If you would like to send a card to Tom Warren, please call our office and we will give you a mailing address.

For more about Barbara see these links.
http://ironman.com/columns/gruenfeld/

http://ironman.com/holdingcell/2004/

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080829/news_1s29fitness.html

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/20080827-1427-bn27trideath.html

Sincerely,

Joe Coito and the Santa Barbara Triathlon family