Time for another edition of Talk Story with Bob Babbitt. I’m sharing some of my favorite stories that I’ve collected from my years in the wonderful world of endurance sports. This week I share a story about One Arm Willie Stewart, and a memorable experience at the New York City Marathon. “I’m staggering along and all…
Willie Stewart just might be the greatest endurance athlete you’ve never heard of. Who else with only one arm has kayaked the Grand Canyon, run the HURT 100, taken home a Paralympic Medal in Cross Country skiing, won the Catalina Marathon overall, completed numerous Ironman Triathlon, Escape from Alcatraz, and XTERRA events, plus motivated thousands…
Willie Stewart was working construction in the Watergate Building in Washington, D.C. not long after graduating from high school. His arm got entangled in a rope and, as he was being dragged toward a huge fan, the all-state wrestler had two options: lose his head or lose his arm. It was a moment that would…
The man they call One Arm Willie Stewart joined me for a little chat after finishing the epic SPY Belgium Waffle Ride – a mere 140 plus miles with 13,000 feet of climbing. Just another on the very long list of amazing accomplishments for this adventure-loving athlete. Subscribe to Babbittville Radio on iTunes Sponsors…