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Racing for Recovery: From Addict to Ironman

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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 helping others to use sports and positive endeavor to escape addiction. A mesmerizing, inspirational story of self-destruction and resurrection.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Breakaway Books

Release: April 01, 2006

ISBN: 189136961X

ISBN 13: 9781891369612

Racing for Recovery: From Addict to Ironman

3.4/5 ( ratings)

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 helping others to use sports and positive endeavor to escape addiction. A mesmerizing, inspirational story of self-destruction and resurrection.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Breakaway Books

Release: April 01, 2006

ISBN: 189136961X

ISBN 13: 9781891369612

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