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For over 40 years Bob Babbitt has influenced the world of Triathlon for the better. He started racing triathlons way back in the late 1970s. 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.   He has been inducted into both the Ironman Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. He also co-founded Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created Competitor Radio, and Babbittville radio. He's traveled the world interviewing the greats of the sport with his show Breakfast with Bob.   His passion for the sport and willingness to always put others first and help them achieve greatness is truly inspiring.   He also co-founded Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created Competitor Radio and the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series.   When people ask about his best finish in the Ironman World Championship, he is quick to tell them that back in 1980 he finished in the top 60. Hey, who needs to know that there were only 108 people in the race?   Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - anyquestion.com/BobBabbitt   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   Timestamps 2:02 - Interview starts 5:46 - You can be faster - Bob's passionate description about why triathlon is the ultimate aging sport for everyone! Triathlon is an equal opportunity abuser 6:57 - Why it's imperative why we need to show young people the benefits of triathlon. 11:49 - The Journey of triathlon from Bob Babbitt's eyes. (listener warning; Sit back, and prepare to laugh and learn) Bob participated in the third ever Ironman Triathlon in 1980 – there were only 108 entrants in that race, and there were only 15 in the field the year before. Bob purchased a second hand bike for $75 from a local police auction. Mile 90 I got a root beer snow cone for a food hand-off 24:36 - Through passionate people like Bob Babbitt the sport of Triathlon grew exponetially through the 80's. Bob explains the day Julie Moss captivated television screens across America. This is the video that Bob explains from that event in 1982. 34:06 - After 40 plus years, Bob self reflects on the greatest highs he has experienced. Bob describes a wonderful story about Dave Scott and Mark Allen. 40:47 - Book reference: Mark Allen's Total Triathlete - written by Mark Allen & Bob Babbitt. 43:37 - The Mark Allen and Dave Scott rivilry is beautifully explained by Bob who had a front row seat and friendship to it playing out. 46:03 - Bob explains his involvement and how it all started in the Challenged Athlete Foundation. Most insurance companies do not cover adaptive sports equipment and many individuals with physical challenges simply cannot afford it. The Challenged Athlete Foundation has raised over $123 million. It is 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. If you are in a position to donate to this amazing cause, please do. The person who wins the race isn't the one who goes the fastest ... it's the person who slows down the least ... 52:48 - All the details about The Million Dollar Challenge. 55:00 - Bob explains some of the biggest impacts he has seen through the Foundation over the decades. One particular athlete - Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah has a tremendous and inspiring story. Emmanual was born in Ghana missing his tibia in one leg. In the Country of Ghana, 20% of the population is disabled. In Ghana, your family is 'cursed' when born with any kind of disability, and his mother was told to abandon her son in the jungle. 1:03:32 - Bob describes the challenges and highlights he has experienced through the Foundation. 1:07:56 - Greg abd Bobbie have some fun and talk through their opinions on the following; GOAT Triathletes - men and women Predictions for 2022 Kona 70.3 Worlds WTS 1:23:07 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter Greg Bennett Show Instagram The Greg Bennett Show   Find Bob Babbitt on social media: Website - babbittville.com Twitter: Bob Babbitt Facebook: Bob Babbitt Instagram: - Bob Babbitt YouTube: Bob Babbitt videos

Complete with a half-burnt bike, cotton long sleeve, belt, and beard, Bob Babbitt showed up to toe the line at the third ever Ironman triathlon in 1980. Despite fueling his 140.6 adventure with Hawaiian sweet bread, rootbeer snowcones and a Big Mac Bob crossed the white chalk finish line with an understanding that his life had changed forever. Through the years, Bob has found great purpose and profession through his dedication to growing the sport of triathlon. He is the co-founder of Competitor magazine, Competitor Radio, the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which was founded on the mission to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. Bob is the greatest Ironman historian the sport has known and he continues to keep himself on the cutting edge through his media empire, Babbitville. Bob is one of the best storytellers of all time and in this episode, he gifts us the first-hand goods on the history of Ironman, the back stories on his many business ventures and the playful side of Ironman legends like Scott Tinley and Mark Allen. Bob is an out of the box thinker who always keeps the greater good in his mind's eye. His service oriented, a natural born connector and we are all more successful in our sport because of this man. We are in deep thanks for all he does to keep the sport of triathlon growing and accessible for all.

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/  

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

Episode 170 - The bio from Bob Babbitt's website will tell you : Bob Babbitt started racing triathlons way back when the earth was still cooling, in 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. Despite being incredibly slow at swimming, cycling and running, he has somehow found his way into into both the Ironman Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. He also co-founded Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created Competitor Radio and the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. It is safe to say that Matt dreams of being The "Bob Babbitt of OCR". Bob and Matt discuss : How the Muddy Buddy was formed The business model of Muddy Buddy and The Rock n Roll Marathon What OCR can learn from the triathlon industry Why most of the running community still doesn't pay attention to OCR How to turn around OCR internet haters and much more. Today's episode is sponsored by The National Beer Mile  Code "Obstacle" saves you 10% on all cities. Macon Mud Run  April 2nd, 2016 Macon, GA. They pride themselves on the most mud per mile!