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Bob Babbitt is an avid triathlete and a prominent figure in the triathlon community. He co-founded Competitor magazine in 1987, which later became one of the leading publications covering triathlons, marathons, and other endurance sports. In 1990, Babbitt created the radio show "Babbittville Radio," which became a popular platform for interviews and discussions with professional athletes, coaches, and other influential figures in the triathlon world. Babbitt was also a key figure in the development of the sport of triathlon, serving on the board of directors for USA Triathlon and founding the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which provides support and resources to athletes with physical disabilities. Find out more about CAF at https://www.challengedathletes.org/ Have a listen to Babbittville Radio at https://babbittville.com/
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Bob Babbitt is the CEO Babbitt Media Group, Host at Babbittville & Babbittville Radio, and is a Co-Founder to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. https://babbittville.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/babbittville-radio-babbittville/id909386187 https://www.youtube.com/user/babbittville https://twitter.com/Bob_Babbitt https://www.instagram.com/babbittville/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbabbitt/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvfuPVcyxfs&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSnGo5wmNGc
Bob Babbitt is an endurance athlete, author, magazine publisher, marketer, promoter and the host of Babbittville Radio. Bob has been inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Bob co-found the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which helps people worldwide with physical challenges compete in sports and he shares his experiences with his friend and legendary comedian and actor, Robin Williams, who was an avid CAF supporter.
Challenged Athletes Foundation - Bob Babbitt What began as three friends’ kindness and compassion to help one athlete paralyzed in triathlon has now grown into a powerful current that has carried and supported those with physical challenges – empowering them to find community, confidence, and conviction. The mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since CAF began, over 100 million dollars has been raised to support the athletes. Bob Babbitt started racing triathlons win the late 1970’s. He did his first Ironman Triathlon in 1980 on the island of Oahu and ended up completing five more when the event moved to the Big Island. Hi is in both the Ironman Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Bob co-founded Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created Competitor Radio and the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. Bob does many things including operating the Babbitt Media Group and Babbittville Radio and Babbittville. Bob has also hosts a weekly radio show airing out of San Diego called Competitor Radio. In this interview we hit on these subjects, History of Babbittville Radio, Challenged Athletes Foundation, and Bob Babbitt. The importance of possibilities over probabilities. Taking the gloves off and not coddling those that are adapting to something challenging. Sports are opportunities to all. Commonalities in the responses of non-adaptive and adaptive. The importance of Competitor (began as a magazine) and the growth of adaptive sports. Bob Babbitt shares some rad stories from his experiences with Challenged Athletes Foundation. The next 20 years for the Challenged Athletes Foundation Book Mentioned in the Interview “Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman" https://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Iron-Ironman-John-McAvoy/dp/1785312065 The Challenged Athletes Foundation and Bob Babbitt's websites and social media links are below. https://www.challengedathletes.org https://www.instagram.com/cafoundation/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CAForg/ https://www.youtube.com/user/challengedathletes https://twitter.com/cafoundation https://babbittville.com https://babbittville.com/radio/ https://www.facebook.com/BobBabbittPublic/ https://www.instagram.com/babbittville/ More about the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF Facebook Page) The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved – and stay involved – in sports. CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $100 million has been raised and over 23,000 individual adaptive sport grants have been given. Whether it’s a $2,500 grant for a handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF’s mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sports they love. Challenged Athletes Foundation - Bob Babbitt 032 This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/
While at Ironman Hawaii 2017 Triathlon Taren and No Triathlon Kim sat down with Bob Babbitt, the host and creator of Babbittville Radio which one of the longest standing pro-race coverage interview podcasts and live streams in ironman triathlon. Bob Babbitt entered his first Ironman Triathlon in 1980 when he was a gym teacher and the race, which he thought was held over two separate days, completely changes his life. Listen to Bob Babbitt sit down and talk about how the sport of ironman triathlon has evolved.
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan tells us about his bike camp and the recent Port of Tauranga Half Ironman. ONE STEP AHEAD: LCHF and performance – the latest research. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – BOB BABBITT: In Bob’s own words he started racing triathlons ‘way back when the earth was still cooling’. He did his first Ironman in 1980 on the island of Oahu and ended up completing five more when the event moved to the Big Island. Bob’s love of triathlon has kept him involved ever since as the host of Babbittville Radio, co-founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. We loved hearing about his story and the legends he’s met along the way! SID TALKS: Bevan chews the tri fat with triathlete Laura Siddall. CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition