Lionel Sanders joined me for a chat a few days before the Collins Cup. Lionel Sanders, from Canada, represents Team Internationals at the Collins Cup. Lionel is currently ranked 2nd on the Professional Triathletes Organisation World Rankings. Filmed on location in Samorin, Slovakia at the X-Bionic Sphere. WATCH the interview on the Babbittville YouTube channel…
At Ironman Florida, Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman. His next goal? To finish the Ironman World Championship this October. Dan Grieb has been Chris’ partner in his mission to change perceptions and reach his dreams, and he joined us to chat about their journey. WATCH the…
Siri Lindley is a force of nature and if you listen to just one of our interviews this week, this is the one. She used her unbelievable energy to win the ITU World Championship and become the number one ranked triathlete in the world. When she moved to coaching, she helped Susan Williams win the…
We chatted with Sam Long on Breakfast with Bob a few days before Ironman Coeur d’Alene. We talked about his epic battle with Lionel Sanders at Ironman 70.3 St. George and the renewal of that rivalry coming up at Ironman Coeur d’Alene. WATCH the interview on the Babbittville YouTube channel here. Sponsors Subscribe…
Taylor Knibb, 23, became the youngest American triathlete to make an Olympic team when she won the final U.S. Olympic qualifier in Yokohama, Japan. Taylor did her first triathlon when she was 11 and never looked back. What a treat to get to chat with Taylor! WATCH the interview on the Babbittville YouTube channel…
The Grip 6: Mark Allen’s Six Ironman World Championships It’s funny how things turn out. Throughout the 1980s, to win the Ironman World Championship, you had to dethrone the Lord of the Lava, the one and only Dave Scott. After Mark Allen finally defeated his long-time rival in 1989, in the classic IronWar battle, he…
Helle Frederiksen of Denmark had a remarkable career where she raced in the 2012 Olympics, won the 2018 ITU Long Distance World Championship in her hometown, won ten 70.3 races, and took home two $100,000 checks in the same year when she won both the Hy-Vee Triathlon and Challenge Bahrain in 2014. Her new book…
In this very special interview with four-time Ironman World Champion and five-time 70.3 World Champion Daniela Ryf, she was as honest and raw with us as she has ever been. Daniela revealed that she has been dealing with a serious foot injury that could have ended her career, that she is now coaching herself after…
Dean Karnazes has always been one of my favorite guests because he is never afraid to push the boundaries. Could he run 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states and create a film showcasing the journey? Of course he could. Could an ultrarunner become a New York Times best-selling author? Dean made that happen…
From our Breakfast with Bob at Challenge Miami series, enjoy this interview with Lucy and Reece Charles-Barclay. Lucy and Reece, aka Team Charles-Barclay, joined us on Breakfast with Bob at Challenge Miami for a pre-race conversation. Lucy raced at Challenge Daytona in 2019, and that ended up being the last time she raced before Challenge…