Todd Crandell PC (Professional Counselor) and LCDC III (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III) is the founder and Executive Director of Racing for Recovery®, a 501 c 3 non-profit foundation with the mission of preventing substance abuse in adolescents and individuals and offering a positive alternative to those currently battling addiction.

Todd’s own 13-year struggle with drugs and alcohol nearly destroyed his life, devastating relationships with family and friends and shattering the promise of a professional hockey career. He quit using drugs and alcohol on April 15, 1993, and has been sober ever since. In the process of rebuilding his life, Todd realized traditional recovery programs weren’t enough. He needed something more. He chose the most grueling sport imaginable, the Ironman Triathlon – 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. Todd ran his first triathlon in 1999 and has never stopped. He has completed eighteen full-length Ironmans all over the world and in 2008 he was the only person in the world to complete the Ultraman Hawaii which is a 3 days test of endurance that includes 6.2 miles of swimming & 90 miles of biking (day 1) 171.2 mile of biking (day 2) and 52.4 mile of running (day 3) and 6 days later complete Ironman Western Australia.  In 2009 Todd completed Ultraman Canada and became 1 of 25 individuals in the world who have completed both Ultraman Triathlons. His experience running these events and inspiring others on their road to sobriety led him to form Racing for Recovery® in 2001.

Racing for Recovery® sponsors support meetings and racing events across the United States to promote a lifestyle of fitness and sobriety. Todd and Racing for Recovery® have been featured on CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and NBC News, ESPN’s SportsCenter, ESPN2’s Cold Pizza, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated.com, Runner’s World and Triathlete Magazines, the nationally-syndicated Mitch Albom Radio Show, and a number of other radio, newspaper and magazine interviews across the United States and throughout the world.

Crandell’s book, “From Addict To Ironman,” co-written with John Hanc, gives an unflinching account of his addiction and recovery and has motivated thousands in their fight to overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Todd Crandell regularly speaks to groups and individuals to convey one important message: “With sobriety anything is possible.”

Sponsors include Blue Seventy Wetsuits, Wicked Fast Sports Nutrition, Griffen Bikes, DeSoto Sport and PureFit Nutrition Bars.

Todd holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Lourdes College and a Master of Counseling degree from Spring Arbor University.  Todd is also a PC (Professional Counselor) and LCDC III (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III). He lives and trains in Sylvania, Ohio, with his wife, Melissa, their two sons, Konor and Mason, and daughters Skylar and Madison.

Todd is available for speaking engagements along with individual counseling and will travel to meet clients personally.  Email and live chat services are also available.  For more information please contact Todd at ToddCrandell@racingforrecovery.com or 419-824-8462.

Videos From Todd

Todd Bungy Jumping
Todd’s Tattoo Video

Ultraman Hawaii finish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGAPF8jaoSc

Todd Prentice Crandell

Born December 12, 1966
Sober since 4-15-93 – “The best decision I ever made”
Wife: Melissa
Children: Skylar 4-15-98, Konor 5-1-01, Madison 2-25-03, Mason 7-14-05
Education: Master of Counseling Spring Arbor University – 2007
Favorite Music: Motley Crue and 80’s Hair Bands
Favorite Movies: Casino, Scarface, Blow, Good Fellas and Slap Shot
Favorite TV: Married with Children and King of Queens
Activities: Ultraman Triathlons and promoting Racing for Recovery.
Dream Vacation: Jamaica and Hawaii