Racing For Recovery Newsroom

2025 APPEARANCES

August 8, 2025 – Business Influencers – 195 | TALRadio English

July 27, 2025 – Iron Man 70.3 – CTVNews

June 20, 2025 – 125 Ironman races, one purpose: Todd Crandell brings his message of hope to Rockford

May 31, 2025 – Alive to Thrive with guest Todd Crandell, Ironman Legend and Founder of Racing for Recovery 

May 16, 2025 – From addict to Ironman: Todd Crandell spent 13 years in addiction; now, he’s completed 122 Ironman events

May 5, 2025 – Former addict turns life around through IRONMAN racing

2024 APPEARANCES

April 22, 2024 – Todd Crandell, “The Original Sober Triathlete” Releases New Book “Creating”
April 1, 2024 – Racing for Recovery’s Free App Available for Download on Apple and Android Devices
February 26, 2024 – Veg Out Podcast #563
February 24, 2024 – The Midlife Mentors Podcast | S3 Ep172
February 15, 2024 – That Sober Guy Podcast
February 14, 2024 – Racing for Recovery promotes a holistic addiction treatment approach
February 12, 2024 – Braving Business Podcast
January 27, 2024 – Breaking Barriers Legends Magazine | Spreaker | Spotify | Google | Deezer
January 21, 2024 – Founder 100  |  Triumph Over Addiction, paperback
January 12, 2024 – Live Deep Podcast by Altum Fitness
January 4, 2024 – The Powerful Impact of Todd Crandell’s Mission to Transform Live

2023 APPEARANCES

December 22, 2023 – Defeating Demons: Helping People Work Through Addiction
December 17, 2023 – Leading Edge (start video at 17:55)
December 1, 2023 – Vegan Triathlete Releases Newest Book on New York City’s Times Square Billboards
November 29, 2023 – Resilience Rewritten, Mike Reilly Podcast
October 3, 2023 – Daily Memphian News
October 2, 2023 – No BS Vegan Podcast
September 27, 2023 – KXNT News and Talk Radio with Alan Stock
September 25, 2023 – The Daily Blaze, interview by Kevin Price
September 20, 2023 – Frankie Boyer Health Show
September 18, 2023 – I’m Possible; Coach MJ Tolan
June 10, 2023 – Triathlete marks 106th IRONMAN competition in western Mass.

2022 APPEARANCES

December 26, 2022 – Vegan Athlete Review Of The Year
November 17, 2022 – Find Hope In Others on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day at Racing for Recovery
October 13, 2022 – Todd Crandell completes 100th IRONMAN event
October 10, 2022 – Former addict Todd Crandell plans to complete his 100th Ironman while building a lifesaving nonprofit to help others
October 3, 2022 – Vegan closes in on his 100th Ironman triathlon
October 3, 2022 – Addict turned athlete: Racing for Recovery founder to complete 100th Ironman
October 1, 2022 – Keeping It 100
September 29, 2022 – In the kitchen with Racing for Recovery
September 29, 2022 – Chef Dean Orner is serving up some fun at Racing for Recovery
September 29, 2022 – Todd Crandell approaches 100 Ironman competitions
September 26, 2022 – Todd Crandell Logging Miles on a Mission to Battle Addiction
September 26, 2022 – A race for his life, and yours
September 21, 2022 – Racing For Recovery helps those children with behavior issues and drug addiction!
September 14, 2022 – Ohio Man Uses Running to Overcome Addiction, Frankfort Ironman 99th Race in His 100 Race Goals
September 1, 2022 – Racing For Recovery helps those seeking treatment for traumatic experiences
July 29, 2022 – Recovered addict competing in Ironman this weekend in Augusta
July 25, 2022 – Running for a bigger cause: Toledo’s Todd Crandell, founder of Racing for Recovery, completes 97th Ironman
July 22, 2022 – The race to 100 with Todd Crandell
June 21, 2022 – Racing for Recovery Dashes Away From Abuse and Addiction, Toward Sobriety and Fitness
June 10, 2022 – This triathlete beat addiction. Now he’s set on helping others cross the finish line, too
June 6, 2022 – Man completes his 94th Ironman triathlon
May 23, 2022 – Let’s Roll: From Addict to Ironman to Advocate
May 23, 2022 – Racing for Recovery at the Chattanooga IRONMAN
May 20, 2022 – Former drug addict continues to beat odds and advocate for addicts by competing in more than 90 Ironman races
May 12, 2022 – Racing for Recovery founder nearing 100 IRONMAN races
May 6, 2022 – From Addict to Ironman: Todd Crandall runs #93 tomorrow in St. George
May 6, 2022 – Changing Course: From Addict to Ironman to Advocate
Apr 21, 2022 — Let’s look at a group using racing to help beat addictions (video)
Mar 30, 2022 — Finding New Purpose Through Positive Alternatives (news)
Mar 3, 2022 — What’s Going On (tv show)
Feb 6, 2022 — The Doctors (tv show)

2021 APPEARANCES

Oct 23, 2021 — Racing for Recovery helps local drug and alcohol addicts get back on their feet
Aug 31, 2021 – Comment Central The Covid pandemic has accelerated an addiction pandemic
January 21, 2021 — The Triathlete Hour Podcast

2020 APPEARANCES

September 23, 2020 — Celebrating Outdoor Culture & Endurance Sports
Jan 2, 2020 – WTOL Racing for Recovery can held you set lifestyle goals for the new year
Feb 27, 2020 – Telich Talks Episode 057 Todd Crandell Triathlete Saving Lives: Racing for Recovery
April3, 2020 – WTOL COVID-19: Changing Our Lives

2019 APPEARANCES

November 30, 2019 – VIP Internet Radio – Ironman Todd Crandell of Racing for Recovery Interview
November 26, 2019 – The Mile after Mile Podcast:54: Todd Crandell from Addict to Ironman
October 15, 2019 – Honolulu Channel 2 INspirational People: TODD CRANDELL
September 19, 2019 – NBC24 Toledo 50th IronMan
September 5, 2019 – French Morning À l’Ironman de Nice, un Américain qui veut aider les toxicomanes à s’en sortir
August 28, 2019 – UpNorth Live Moms on a Mission: Man racing for recovery after quitting drug, alcohol abuse
August Podcast – Robat Desk
July 27, 2019 – Our Life Logs | SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION At the Finish Line
June 8, 2019 – Channel 3000 ‘Living a life you never thought possible’: Triathlon athlete and former addict carries message
May 21, 2019 – News Channel 9 ABS – Ironman 70.3 competitor says racing helped him kick drug addiction
Feb 4, 2019 – 93.5 WRQN Toledo Facebook Live
Jan 19, 2019 – Thrive Global Heroes of the Opioid Crisis: “Surround yourself with a support system of family and friends” With Todd Crandell
Jan 19, 2019 – Authority Magazine Heroes of the Opioid Crisis: “Surround yourself with a support system of family and friends” With Todd Crandell
Jan 2, 2019 – WTOL Live Streaming Thursday Night Meetings

2018 APPEARANCES

Sep 24, 2018 – WTOL OVERDOSE DEATHS ON THE RISE IN OHIO, BUT LOCAL LEADERS FIND HOPE IN STATISTICS
Sep 29, 2018 – WTOL “ROCKTOBER” RUN BENEFITS RACING FOR RECOVERY
Sep 9, 2018 – Toledo Blade A HEALING TOUCH. CAN CHIROPRACTIC THERAPY HELP STEM OPIOID TIDE?
July 17, 2018 – 13ABC OPIATE ADDICTS IN RECOVERY SEEK ALTERNATIVE PAIN RELIEF
July 14, 2018 – R4R TOLEDO AREA LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR
June 24, 2018 – R4R RIKKI ROCKETT OF POISON WEARING HIS RACING FOR RECOVERY JERSEY
June 18, 2018 – WTOL DON’T DO IT ALONE: BEAT ADDICTION WITH HELP FROM RACING FOR RECOVERY
June 9, 2018 – 9NEWS KUSA DENVER
May 23, 2018 – ON THE ROAD BACK: A JOURNEY TO SOBRIETY
May 19, 2018 – CHATTANOOGA IRONMAN 70.3 COMPETITOR SHARES HIS STORY OF SOBRIETY
May 9, 2018 – LEGAL MARIJUANA POSES AN INSIDIOUS THREAT TO RECOVERING ADDICTS
April 29, 2018 – SHAIR 167: RACING FOR RECOVERY WITH TODD CRANDELL
April 24, 2018 – THE SHARE RECOVERY PODCAST
April 19, 2018 – RACING FOR RECOVERY OFFERS CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES
April 10, 2018 – RUNNING WITH A PURPOSE: RUNNERS SHARE INSPIRING STORIES — MAP MY RUN STORIES
February 17, 2018 – HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR OPIOID ADDICTS, FAMILIES
February 16, 2018 – RACING FOR RECOVERY OFFERS ONLINE HELP FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT
February 13, 2018 – JUNKIE HUNTERS: THE PRICE OF PAIN
February 6, 2018 – LIVE STREAMING SUPPORT GROUP
January 24, 2018 – RECOVERED DRUG ADDICT TURNS VEGAN IRONMAN AND ADOPTS PET PIG
January 8, 2018 – THE DENNY SCHAFFER SHOW
January 1, 2018 – RACING FOR RECOVERY OFFERS SERVICES IN LIEU OF CHARGES FOR VAN THIEF

2017 APPEARANCES

Dec 22, 2017 – CBS YOUR DAY, BEATING HEROIN
Dec 8, 2017 – WTOL HOLIDAYS CAN BE HARD FOR THOSE STRUGGLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS
Nov 17, 2017 – A MESSAGE OF HOPE OVER SKYPE
Oct 22, 2017 – Zenruption INSPIRATIONAL METHOD FOR OVERCOMING ADDICTION
Oct 17, 2017 – Addiction Professional GO MORE THAN AN EXTRA MILE
Oct 11, 2017 – Click on Detroit Toledo man recovers through physical activity after addiction nearly destroyed his life
Sep 14, 2017 – The Blade COMMUNITY OPIOID MEETING
August 10, 2017 – CNN CNN SPECIAL PROJECT
August 3, 2017 – C SPAN SENATOR ROB PORTMAN, OHIO — C SPAN
July 28, 2017 – CNN From addict to Ironman
June 21, 2017 – VICE RECOVERING DRUG ADDICTS TELL US WHAT IT TOOK TO QUIT
May 16, 2017 – WCHS FORMER ADDICT BRINGS NEW RECOVERY HELP TO HUNTINGTON
May 16, 2017 – Herald Dispatch MY STORY – LIVING WITH ADDICTION
May 16, 2017 – ideamensch Todd Crandell – Professional Clinical Counselor and Author
April 11, 2017 – WTOL Racing for Recovery’s Todd Crandall and local comedian Scott Putnam join WTOL 11 Your Day
March 1, 2017 – CARD FRAUD & OPIOID ADDICTION: CRIMES THAT GO TOGETHER
March 1, 2017 – SENATOR ROB PORTMAN VISITS RACING FOR RECOVERY TO DISCUSS FUNDING FOR ADDICTION
Feb 4, 2017 – The Doctor’s TV Man’s Journey from Drug Addict to Ironman
Feb 3, 2017 – NBC 24 National spotlight: from addict to ironman to counselor
Feb 1, 2017 – 13abc New Heroin Detox Beds coming to area
Jan 22, 2017 – The Blade ON FRONT LINE OF OHIO’S ADDICTION EPIDEMIC
Jan 10, 2017 – The Fix HOW ONE MAN WENT FROM ADDICT TO IRONMAN
January 6, 2017 – WHAT’S THE PROTOCOL OF INVITING A RECOVERING ALCOHOLIC TO AN EVENT WITH DRINKS?

2016 APPEARANCES

Dec. 24, 2016 – 13abc RACING FOR RECOVERY FINDS NEW HOME IN HOLLAND, OHIO
Sep. 10, 2016 – USA Today MAN OVERCOMES DRUG ABUSE TO BECOME TRIATHLON CHAMPION
Sep. 10, 2016 – Pacific Standard YOU CAN’T STAY HERE (BUT THE ALTERNATIVES ARE BETTER)
Sep. 1, 2016 – WTOL RACING FOR RECOVERY OPENS NEW FACILITY SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Aug. 22, 2016 – NBC4 FORMER ADDICT HELPS OTHERS OUT OF ADDICTION
Aug. 21, 2016 – 10TV MAN CHANGES LIFE FROM ADDICT TO IRONMAN COMPETITOR
June 21, 2016 – Channel 9 Australia FROM ADDICT TO IRONMAN?
April 26, 2016 – 13 ABC HEROIN INTERVENTION

2015 APPEARANCES

Oct. 25, 2015 – 13ABC 14TH ANNUAL EVENT
Oct. 25, 2015 – 13ABC COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR RUN/WALK TO PREVENT ADDICTION
Oct. 12, 2015 – NBC24 BETTER LIVING: BY AMULYA RAGHUVEER
July 8, 2015 – The Blade CRANDELL TO BE FEATURED ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK
March 24, 2015 – IRONMAN NEWS
Feb 21, 2015 – The Blade …FOR THE LIVES OF OTHERS

2014 APPEARANCES

Dec. 10, 2014 – OUTSTRIP ENDURANCE
Nov. 1, 2014 – Toledo City Paper A STORY OF DESPAIR & TRIUMPH
Oct. 23, 2014 – BCSN SPORTS FLASH
Aug. 23, 2014 – BAREFOOT RUNNING MAGAZINE
Aug. 7, 2014 – SOBERNATION.COM

2013 APPEARANCES

Sep. 18, 2013 – Ironman A TRIATHLETE’S 12 STEPS TO 140.

2012 APPEARANCES

July 1, 2012 – Revolution 360 PEOPLE THAT MATTER – THE RUNNING MAN
June 5, 2012 – 8TH ANNUAL RACING FOR RECOVERY HALF & SPRINT TRIATHLON
April 5, 2012 – RUNNING ON NUTRITION AND FAITH
April 4, 2012 – GOALS – STICK TO WHAT YOU SET YOUR MIND TO AND ACHIEVE THEM
January 11, 2012 – TESLA GUITARIST TALKS ABOUT SCORING RUNNING WITH DEMONS DOCUMENTARY

2011 APPEARANCES

Nov. 6, 2011 – WTOL NEWS 11
Oct. 6, 2011 – NBC15 Ironman
June 23, 2011 – CNN Feature Story
June 1, 2011 – DAVE RUDE – RUNNING WITH DEMONS