Babbittville Salute to 2019 Ironman New Zealand

The legendary Ironman New Zealand is celebrating its 35th anniversary on March 2nd in beautiful Taupo. There’s a great field racing this year, including some of our favorite Babbittville interview guests. Enjoy this collection of interviews with some of the triathletes who will be shaking up the race!   Defending Champion Terenzo Bozzone New Zealand’s…

Tim Reed

Tim Reed had a career year in 2016 when he won both Ironman Australia and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. This past July, though, he and his family faced some of their most challenging moments when his newborn son Edgar faced major issues. We chat about how Tim draws strength from these experiences, and how…

Matt Dixon – Babbittville

Matt Dixon is the main man behind Purple Patch Fitness and works with top pros Meredith Kessler, Jesse Thomas, and Tim Reed, as well as Ironman hopeful, actor Sean Astin. Matt’s insight into the athletes he works with plus what he learned from his swimming and professional triathlon career make this a fascinating interview.  …

Tim Reed – Babbittville

He grew up in Australia as a basketball and rugby player. But Tim Reed eventually realized that his body type and work ethic made endurance sports a much better fit for him.  As an age grouper, he made it to the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii and completed the 112 mile ride on a borrowed…