Alex Zanardi won two CART titles back in 1997 and 1998, raced Formula 1 and then, after losing both legs in a horrific crash in 2001, came back to auto racing before getting into handcycling and winning two Paralympic gold medals in London. He also went to Kona and went 9:47 at the Ironman Triathlon World…
For our 2016 Kona Countdown, I’m counting down my 50 Favorite Ironman Hawaii Moments Here are the top 25 moments….. 25 24 23 22 When Chris McCormack came to Kona for the first time in 2002 he thought he’d win the race. Check that. In a pre-race interview he said his goal was to win…
For our 2016 Kona Countdown, I’m counting down my 50 Favorite Ironman Hawaii Moments Here are Moments 50 through 26…. 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 Dr. Cory Foulk lives on the Big Island, and a number of years ago he thought that the Ironman was getting a tad too expensive and people were…
Enjoy the audio from this Breakfast with Bob interview, filmed on location at Challenge Penticton. Two-time Challenge Penticton champion Jeff Symonds lives by the ‘Get Ugly’ mantra. Penticton being his hometown, winning this Sunday is his total focus. In this interview, we chat about Jeff’s background in steeplechase, how he first got into triathlon, and how…
Todd Jacobs finished eighth in Kona in 1987 and 1988. He is also one of my favorite people to interview ever. In this conversation we cover Scott Tinley, Mark Allen, and Dave Scott, plus the three year Ironman battle between wheelchair legends David Bailey and Carlos Moleda. Subscribe to Babbittville Radio on iTunes …
Liz Blatchford made her move to long course triathlon after 12 years on the ITU circuit. After a third place in her Kona debut in 2013, she took tenth in 2014 and another third in 2015. Subscribe to Babbittville Radio on iTunes Sponsors Subscribe to Newsletter CREDO Tri SFuels Endurance Zone TV Velofix Links…
Kevin Collington is coming off a third place at Ironman Brazil and this October will be at the starting line in Kona for the very first time. Subscribe to Babbittville Radio on iTunes Sponsors Subscribe to Newsletter CREDO Tri SFuels Endurance Zone TV Velofix Links Babbittville Radio on Apple Podcasts Babbitt Media Group…
Bob Babbitt: Our guest, the hottest guy in the sport of triathlon now, he’s won Ironman 70.3 Panama, Oceanside, Memorial Herman, then he just won the North American Pro-Champs. Mr. Lionel Sanders joins us. Lionel, how the heck are you? Lionel Sanders: I’m good Bob, how are you? Bob Babbitt: I am wonderful. Man, you…
Lionel Sanders’ back story of overcoming substance abuse makes his current success and his huge win at the Ironman 70.3 North American Pro Championship that much more impressive. Subscribe to Babbittville Radio on iTunes Sponsors Subscribe to Newsletter CREDO Tri SFuels Endurance Zone TV Velofix Links Babbittville Radio on Apple Podcasts Babbitt Media…
The Triathlon Club of San Diego was treated to a very special evening with the incredible John Maclean for a Q&A at the Challenged Athletes Foundation headquarters. John shared the remarkable story of his athletic journey after being paralyzed while training for a triathlon, and his 25 year quest to walk again. This is the audio…