My Horoscope

This was sent to me today by a great friend of mine.

For whatever reason, the universe sees fit to reward you. Consider naming your suitcase because it will be your constant companion. Revisit old stomping grounds as the month draws to a close. Several contracts loom so be ready to negotiate.

That says it all for me today.

God Bless,

TC

Velvet Revolver

Good morning everyone,

Last night was yet another example of how amazing sobriety is. I had the pleasure of meeting the band Velvet Revolver www.velvetrevolver.com (former members of Guns N Roses and the singer of Stone Temple Pilots) in Detroit. My mission was to have them allow us to utilize their great music in our upcoming tv show and they agreed. The guys believe in our mission and support this project. When I was talking with Duff I explained the last night I drank was at a Guns N Roses concert in Detroit where I was passed out cold and basically missed the show and now some 15 years later we are having a conversation about sobriety, exercise and music for our show. Can you say "With Sobriety Anything is Possible. I want to say thanks to Duff for his hospitality and the rest of the band for their support.

Also we are proud to announce the first Racing for Recovery 5k, 10k run/walk in Minnesota on November 1. We will have details and registration information on www.racingforrecoveryevents.com soon as the site is being re-vamped.

I also want to say "good job" to my wife who is training very hard for a couple half ironmans she will do this summer including our 4rth Annual Racing for Recovery triathlon on June 8.

I am out for a nice 11 mile run. I love this life and thank God everyday for all that I am blessed with and what those blessings are doing to help others.

TC

Registered Trademark

Hello everyone,

Racing for Recovery has our name and logo approved as a registered trademark. What this means is NOBODY can utilize our name or logo in any capacity without legal consent from Racing for Recovery. In other words we are protected from those who want to not only take our concept but our look as well. I have done everything in my power to ensure the public that we are a legitimate organization and once again getting our registered trademark approved is another example of that.

I would like to thank Eric S from Florday for coming up and being involved in many things Racing for Recovery does including speaking engagements, support group meetings and other business. Eric saw us featured on ESPN and is now getting Racing for Recovery implemented in Florida. This same comment goes to Craig H of MN who is organizing our 5k out there. We have a tentative date in November set and the course is going to be approved this week. Thanks guys this is how we grow and impact more people.

I did a speaking engagement locally for an elementary school this week where I took my daughter Madison. There were 600 kids in attendance and 3 television stations covered the event as well. I met each and every student and also met with 3 individually as well.

I also passed the written exam for my chemical dependancy liscense last week. I will take the verbal exam soon. In addition to the Master of Counseling Degree I have obtained, I want to be credentialed in this field as well. It is one thing to have the personal experience as a former addict it is another to get the education to back up what you say.

Training is going well for Ironman China on Aprl 20. I did a 13 mile run in 5 degree weather today. I received a question during the speaking egagemet the other day by a very intelligent 9 year old who simply asked "what do you think about when you train or race"? The answer is simple, I think of those who Racing for Recovery has helped and those who will be helped. This is in addition to my family, God and friends who have made all of this possible.

The reality show is in pre-production and getting exciting. I can't wait for the world to see this worthy recovery (notice I said recovery and not addiction) television show and be helped by it. For those who have been told you can't do something in your life, I will leave you with this "With Sobriety Anything is Possible"

Todd

Griffen Bikes

Hello everyone Happy New Year. I just returned from Texas where I had a tour of the Griffen bike company. It was a pleasure to see how these amazing bikes are actually made and I truly appreciate all of the support Griffen Bikes provides Racing for Recovery. Thanks to Mark and Tony for all they have done for me personally and now for Racing for Recovery. (side note I rode one of their great bikes in the ESPN clip).

Racing for Recovery is please to announce the opening of our Lifestyle Center today. If you need a place to stay to work in improving your life in a holistic manner, please contact us at racing4recovery@aol.com for more details.

We are working on impelenting another signature 5k event for this fall and will announce details soon. In the meantime we are gearing up for the 4th Annual Racing for Recovery Triathlon in Monroe, Michigan on June 8 and our new triathlon in Idaho on June 21. Please contact us for details.

I am off to speak in AZ next week and look forward to sharing the Racing for Recovery message over there. To the people of New Zeland who bought our book From Addict to Ironman recently, THANK YOU for your support.

Enjoy you day guys. Sobriety is a reality and it is simply a choice to not use today and do what you have a passion for to improve your life.

TC