TATTOOS

Hello everyone,

I just want to make a brief statement and say that "I AM NOT CONDONING PEOPLE AND ESPECIALLY KIDS GETTING TATTOOS" The reason I am making this statement is, I just did an interview and the person conducting the interview said that he disliked tattoos and felt in some way I was condoning them. I am only condoning them for myself. They are a way of telling my story of addiction and recovery. I get asked by people everywhere I travel about them and that gives me a chance to talk about Racing for Recovery so to me my tattoos are a form of marketing and like all forms of marketing, I utilize them to the fullest.

Also like the stigma addiction has on society so does tattoos and by me trying to eliminate the stigma of addiction, I can possibly do that with tattoos as well.

It is funny to me how we as a society talk about racism and religion and how to accept everyone for what color they are and what they believe in but yet we totally discriminate and pass judgment on someone who has some "ink" on their arms.

Just some thoughts to ponder.

Todd

Thanksgiving

Hello everyone,

Hope your Thanksgiving was enjoyable with your family and friends. I know I sure have a lot to be thankful for.

Couple things I want to share. Back in 2003 we showed ADDICT in New York and I met a lady who came to see the movie who was very inspired after viewing the film. Fast forward to present day where I just received an email from her regarding all of her triahtlon achievements. Now she did not have a drug problem but was motivated by the story to get on a exercise program and now look at her. She just completed the Marine Core Marathon. Racing for Recovery is changing lives and that I am thankful for.

The Racing for Recovery Mentoring Program is in full swing and I want to thank Kathy and Ryan for the excellent job they are doing out on Long Island. They both lead some presentations last week at schools and I actually received a call from a parent wanting to register their child for the Racing for Recovery triathlon on May 20 out on the island. I am so thankful for the work you both are doing and know it is making a difference in people. I will see you all this weekend as we are all getting together for business and pleasure.

Speaking of this weekend, I will be speaking at Rikers Island Prison on Friday Dec 1. I am really excited about this opportunity to share my story and hopefully change some lives. There is that word HOPE (which by the way I just got tattooed on my arm yesterday) and that is what I am trying to achieve with Racing for Recovery is to simply provide HOPE to addicts and their families that "With Sobriety Anything is Possible.

I will also be speaking on Monday to Clay High School. I was there 2 years ago and was once again asked to return and share the program with the kids or should I say young adults. I am honored to be coming back and look forward to seeing everyone at Clay on Monday.

Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Racing for Recovery Half and Sprint Triathlon. If you have not visited www.racingforrecoveryhalf.com please do so. Sponsorship is available and we greatly appreciate any donations as well.

To anyone out there who is struggling with an addiction, you can get better and have the life you always dreamed of. It is not always easy but it is always worth it to stay on the right track. Life does not have to be filled with pain in misery due to drug and alcohol usage, it can be full of joy if sobriety is being built. Help is available and if I or anyone at Racing for Recovery can help you or your family, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Enjoy your day.

TC

Hailey Idaho Meeting

I am pleased to announce the brand new Racing for Recovery group meeting in Hailey, Idaho starting Wednesday November 15. Special thanks to Bart and Steve for implementing this meeting and getting us rolling out there. I am very thankful for their efforts and know our format will help many people in Hailey.

I did an intervention last night with a family who I have known for years. I wish I had the miracle cure that I could give to each person and their family who is suffering and say "take this and you will be better". The fact is this change has to come with in each of us who is battling addiction. It is not about doing certain "steps" it is simply looking into your soul and saying "I don't want this life anymore and I am willing to do what it takes to get better". "With Sobriety Anything is Possible" but we must start with ourselves first.

I hope and pray that my friend and everyone out there who is suffering finds what I and many others have and that is gratitude, spirituality, health, family and friends. Life is out there for the taking but the substances must be cleared away and a deep look at what is driving us to use needs to be addressed.

You can do it Dana and I am hear to help.

Take care everyone/

T

Disney and my manager

Just returned home from New York City and my meeting with Buena Vista (Disney) regarding the reality show on Racing for Recovery. It was amazing and very productive. I want to thank everyone at Buena Vista who took the time to meet with us. Looking forward to creating this show and helping others.

Special thanks to my manager Carri Bennet who has done nothing but support me and thus improve Racing for Recovery. Just an FYI, she works for me pro bono because she believes in what I am trying to do to help people. I am extremely thankful and grateful for having her in my life. Again another example of what sobriety can bring and KARMA (which by the way I just got tattooed on my arm). If you are doing the right things in life, the right things continue to follow you. Avoid negative things and negative people and things improve.

Next up is a trip to Los Angeles a week from today to meet with screen writers and put this concept into production.

God I love this life and it all started with putting down the booze. If you are struggling out there with an addiction and read this, I hope you see the message of "With Sobriety Anything is Possible" You can achieve anything you want in life but it all starts with putting the booze and drugs down period. Yes there are struggles and yes I have them as well but the difference is I choose to handle those difficulties in positive ways.

I have been ask to speak at Riker's Prison and I hope this can be worked out. I really enjoy going into this type of environment and give hop to those who may not have it.

Ready for a nice weekend and not working out lol. This is my 3rd week in a row with just resting and I kind of like it. May not get on that bike or in the water until January 1.

Take care out there and enjoy life.

T

Racing for Recovery Half Ironman

Hello everyone,

It it my pleasure to announce the 3rd Annual Racing for Recovery Half and Sprint distance triathlon set for June 10, 2007. We have a new host city in Monroe Michigan (30 miles north of the previous site) and the venue is Sterling Park. This venue is absolutely perfect for this event. Camping, grilling and plenty of parking are available. The swim will be in Lake Erie where there is no shortage of space, the bike once again is a scenic flat fast course and the run will be inside Sterling Park on trails and for those of you who enjoy the off-road running experience, a portion of the run will accommodate you as well.

Registration will be open later today on www.RacingforRecoveryHalf.com. This years race will be bigger than previous years so look forward to "extra" things this year. We will announce additional activities as they are confirmed.

We are looking for sponsors so please contact us ASAP to get your company promoted everywhere we possibly can.

Look for some top ranked triathletes to be participating this year well. We will announce their names soon.

See you on June 10 and thanks for your support. Special thanks to 3D Racing for their endless support in making this event happen.

With Sobriety Anything is Possible

Todd

HOPE

Hello everyone,

I want to apologize for really not being in touch lately but that is changing as things have somewhat slowed down. I had a conversation with a dear friend of mine who suggested I get back to some reality points in this diary so I want to start with a clear message of HOPE.

A unique story here, there is a family who has been attending our signature support group meetings for 3 years now and every meeting the mother says "I come here because this meeting gives me hope". While I was doing the bike portion of Ironman Hawaii I had another experience with HOPE. It is tradition to take white coral rocks from the ocean and spell words out on the lava fields during the bike ride and when I was about 30 miles into my ride I just happen to glance to the right and saw the giant word HOPE written out. I immediately thought of Sandy who states that at every meeting and it seemed I had the wind at my back for the rest of the day.

My point in saying this is simply there is HOPE for every addict and their families. People can recover from addiction and families can rebuild their lost relationships. NEVER give up HOPE on someone or say "they are too far gone" When I am speaking to a drug treatment center, I always remind the clients, "if I can do this so can you".

Couple annoucements here, we are please to have a new Racing for Recovery support group meeting starting November 15 in Hailey, Idaho. I want to thank my friend Bart Davis for his complete support and dedication to make this happen. We are growing people and this program is helping people.

We are finalizing the plans for next years (June 10) Racing for Recovery Half and Sprint Triathlon. We will have complete information up on the website soon.

To the addict who is currently suffering from substance abuse, I want to assure you there is a better life out there and yes you are worthy of having it. Loathing and low self-esteem are common with people like US but you can regain that self-confidence and the self-loathing will slowly subside if you continue to make right choices and stay drug free.

Good luck to my manager Carri Bennet and friend Andy Campbell who are both doing Ironman Florida as I type this. Thank God I am not out there today lol. I am going to check on their progress.

Enjoy your day.

Todd