Tim DeBoom is the last American to win the Ironman World Championship, which he did in both 2001 and 2002. We chatted about both training with and racing against Peter Reid, running down Chris McCormack at the 2002 race in Kona, and the uncertainty surrounding the 2001 race since it was only a month after…
He graduated with a degree in finance, had a great job overlooking Sydney Harbor…and was miserable. In this in-depth conversation with two-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack, he takes us through his career step by step. Knocking off the unbeatable Simon Lessing, getting passed over for the 2000 Olympic team even though he was ranked…
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…
Here are a few of my favorite interviews from our Breakfast from Bahrain show from the inaugural Challenge Bahrain. You can watch all the pre-race and post-race videos on our Babbittville YouTube Channel. Germany’s Michael Raelert was the very best in the world at the Ironman 70.3 distance after winning the world title twice. But over…
Shane Niemeyer was a heroin addict and had been arrested 25 times. While in prison, he attempted to hang himself and failed. From that point on his life changed forever, and triathlon and the Ironman played a huge role. His story is unbelievable! Sponsors Subscribe to Newsletter CREDO Tri SFuels Endurance Zone TV Velofix Links…
Peter Reid is one of our all-time favorite interviews. The three-time Ironman World Champion, and the only Canadian male to win in Kona, took the time to share the highs and lows of an amazing career. Sponsors Subscribe to Newsletter CREDO Tri SFuels Endurance Zone TV Velofix Links Babbittville Radio on…
In her 11th try, Meredith Kessler finally was able to win Ironman Arizona. Why does she chew gum during the swim portion of any race she does? Is she actually getting better even though she has completed 53 iron-distance events in her career? Tune in and find out! Sponsors Subscribe to Newsletter CREDO…
Breakfast from Kona Interviews: Rachel Joyce After another great podium performance at the Ironman World Championship, Rachel Joyce joined us on our Championship Edition of Breakfast from Kona to chat about her day out in the lava fields of the Big Island. Rachel, as always, was gracious, positive, and insightful. You can check out all…
In November of 2010, professional triathlete Janelle Morrison was in a horrific car accident. Her family was told that she would never run or do triathlons again. Janelle’s journey back to the starting line of Ironman Canada is showcased in a brand new film entitled ‘A Second Chance.’ Janelle has a never-say-die attitude that is…
Since I have been involved in the wonderful world of endurance sports for the better part of the past three decades, I have decided that it was about time to secede from the Union and create a paradise of my very own. Of course, if you would like to come and inhabit what I shall…