Racing for Recovery: From Addict to Ironman

by Todd Crandell, John Hanc

Overview

Todd Crandell's drug use and drinking destroyed his life. In his 20s, he had gone from being a promising student to a homeless, starving, and drug-addicted ghost of himself. After several brutal and harrowing encounters with rock-bottom, he decided to quit cold-turkey; then he took up triathlons, and found that athletic effort helped him overcome his addictions. He now competes regularly in full Ironman triathlons, works as a professional speaker and drug counselor, and runs a foundation (Racing for Recovery) helping others to use sports and positive endeavor to escape addiction. A mesmerizing, inspirational story of self-destruction and resurrection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781891369612
Publisher:	Breakaway Books
Publication date:	04/01/2006
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Todd Crandell is widely recognized as a leading expert on substance abuse. He has overcome a thirteen-year addiction to drugs and alcohol. He is the founder of Racing for Recovery, an organization dedicated to preventing all forms of substance abuse and providing positive alternatives for those battling addiction. He regularly competes in triathlons to bring awareness to his organization. John Hanc is a contributing writer for Newsday and a frequent contributor to Runner's World magazine. He is the author The Essential Runner and The FORCE Program, among other books.