ESPN Feature Story

Thank you to ESPN for producing a wonderful piece that beatifully illustrated the history of Racing for Recovery and our mission - to prevent all forms of substance abuse and to provide positive alternatives for those currently battling addictions by encouraging a lifestyle of fitness and health through 5K Run/Walk events across the nation.

If you missed the original airing, you can view the video by clicking on the link in the pressroom under "radio, television & film" or by searching "Todd Crandell Addict to Ironman" at ESPN.com.

Sorry and Thanks

Hey all,

Ok I have been pestered by a couple of close friends to give a new blog so here goes. First of all I apologize for the delay. Instead of giving a lame excuse like "I am so busy" I am going to say this. When I am not updating this blog all the time that just simply means there is too much good going on with Racing for Recovery and I just do not have the time to update the blog. There how is that for another lame response? lol

Here is the latest. First of all, I want to thank my family, friends, God, everyone involved with Racing for Recovery and ESPN for coming to Sylvania, Ohio and filming all things Racing for Recovery. This special on our program will air August 19 throughout the day on Sportscenter. I am truly humbled by what is happening with our program and thankful for all of the lives we are touching. If you are here locally we have radio on 94.5 FM this Monday at 8 a.m. and Tuesday on AM 1470 at 4:10 p.m..

You may notice when you call us we have a new phone answering service. We now have our new system installed in the office and you now have differnt options to leave messages for different departments.

We also just completed a Racing for Recovery strategic planning sessions with people from several states in attendance to discuss where we are going with Racing for Recovery. We are now offering the Intensive Out-Patient Drug Treatment Services along with individual counseling, mentoring program in Long Island, 4 5k, run walk events, 2 half ironman and sprint distance triathlons, speaking engagements, free cutting edge support group meetings, a book and additional things are in the process.

I also want to thank my sponsor Metabolix for all they have done for me which helps Racing for Recovery in the end as well. That is important for you all to know that my participation in triathlons and running events promotes Racing for Recovery and that is why I do them. Speaking of triathlons, I have our local race to do tomorrow so I have to get out get a run in and then go pick up my race packet.

Enjoy your day I will try and keep this thing updated more often. Thanks to Ray and Greg for staying on me.

Keep good thoughts and prayers in mind for addicts and families who are struggling out there. There is HOPE and Racing for Recovery provides it.

TC