On today's episode of 515 The Ultra Podcast, we're joined by a true legend. Bob Babbitt is the voice behind one of the most celebrated radio programs and podcasts in endurance sports – Competitor Radio and Breakfast with Bob.
He is also a visionary community builder as a co-founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
His impact on the sport is undeniable, earning him inductions into both the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame and the Ironman Hall of Fame.
Find Bob Babbitt on social media:
Website - babbittville.com
Twitter: Bob Babbitt
Facebook: Bob Babbitt
Instagram: - Bob Babbitt
YouTube: Bob Babbitt videos
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Competitor Magazine
- Challenged Athletes Foundation
- USA Triathlon Hall of Fame
- Ironman Hall of Fame
- Babbittville
- Tugs Tavern Swin Run
- Tugs Hall of Fame
- ABC Wide World of Sports
- Running and Triathlon News
- Competitor Radio
- Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series
- Competitor Group
- Rock and Roll Marathons
- Triathlete Magazine
- Women’s Running Magazine
- Mighty 690 Radio
- Ironman St George
- Ironman Canada
- Ironman 70.3 World Championships
- Challenge Daytona
- Danskin Triathlon Series
- Challenged Athletes Foundation
- Orange County Performing ArtsCenter Triathlon
- Tinley Sportswear
- Challenge Bike RIde
- CAF Gala
- Team USA Paralympics
- Sportscenter
- Fundraise Your Way for CAF
- Nike
- Toyota
- EOS fitness
- UM Australia
- Ironman Oceanside 70.3
- Ironman Pro Series
- Professional Triathletes Organisation
- T100
- Super League
- Challenge Family
- Challenge Roth
- We are Triathletes – Film
- IM Nice World Championships
- IM Kona WOrld Championships
Shout outs and mentions in this episode:
- Ned Overend
- Tom Warren
- Gordan Haller
- Dave Scott
- Dave McGillivray
- Kurt Madden
- John Huckabee
- Lois Schwartz
- Mark Allen
- Paula Newby Fraser
- Will Ferrell
- Rod Dixon
- Lance Armstrong
- Skye Moench
- Graham Fraser
- Mark Burnett
- Jim Ryun
- Kip Keino
- David Epperson
- Jelle Geens
- Menno Koolhaas
- Magnus Ditlev
- Daniela Ryf
- Michellie Jones
- Greg Rorke
- Katie Kelly
- Julie Derron
- Jan Frodeno
- Thomas Hellriegel
- Greg Welch
- Jim MacLaren
- Jeffrey Essakow
- Rick Kozlowski
- Jim Knaub
- Lauren Parker
- Deborah Jackson
- Desmond Jackson
- Parker Berg
- JJ Reader
- Scott Molina
- Kurt Madden (S5E3)
- Curtis Tylar
- Jane Bockus (S1E4)
- Heidi
Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331
For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook: @515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : @515theultrapodcast
Youtube : @515TheUltraPodcast
Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com
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