Ben Crawford

Largest Family to Hike the Appalachian Trail
10 X Marathons w/Kids
Author of the Courage to Share
Professional Blackjack Player
E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

My new book "The Courage to Share: Escaping a Cult, Finding Voice, Building Community" is available for preorder. https://t.co/0jFL1mPJkp

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

How a 6-year-old Flying Pig Marathon runner ignited America's parenting debate via @espn https://t.co/RR9JmfNEg5

[James Smoliga, DVM, PhD @jsmoliga]

New @espn article out today on @3enCrawford and family - #marathon kids.

Kids used to run marathons more often w/o incident until the early 1980s. Why?!

I'm not advocating for it, but important to recognize there's not much evidence for or against danger.

Check out thread ⬇️

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

@JeffWrolson I'm retired. Where'd you work?

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

@News_O_Matic you can email me at [email protected] with questions.

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

If unconditional love and genuine enthusiasm are present, praise isn’t necessary. If they’re absent, praise won’t help.

[Scooby Axson @ScoobAxson]

In May, a 6-year-old was allowed to participate in a marathon, polarizing the medical and running communities. My story on how a first-grader ran 26.2 miles and the exploration of who should be running marathons and is it safe for children. https://t.co/XEwJC8Grat

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

@woods_edge @karagoucher @runtroopy How about you watch this and decide for yourself. https://t.co/fzyGDUxMHI

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

A response to @karagoucher @runtroopy declaring a 6yo running a marathon is "wrong"
https://t.co/iIk8TR0kLv

[James Altucher @jaltucher]

WHAT THE MEDIA SAYS: Bill Gates is donating his money to charity. BUT REALITY IS: Bill Gates is giving his money to HIS OWN foundation as a way to give all of his money to his children so they pay ZERO inheritance tax. Don't believe the hype.

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

Our side of the story.
https://t.co/LS6wBd9OsR

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

Trailer for Marathon Boy. Premiering Sunday June 5 https://t.co/MMjGZVweTl

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

@thewalkinggreen @FreeRangeKids @fight4together I'd do it.

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

"I actually think I've come around to your way of thinking." @piersmorgan https://t.co/TGbOESboaN

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

Of all the news and opinions I've seen this is the most accurate for what we went through and how we see running. Her take on mile 20 was gold. THIS is why we created a youtube channel. https://t.co/aKCdXRgn4C

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

What’s more dangerous than people who go to therapy is people who stigmatize therapy.
We go to therapy, have paid for our kids to go , and we would mortgage our house to make sure they have access to anyone that can help with their mental health.
Can our critics can say the same?

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

News headlines are manipulative. SAME interview, SAME network, SAME facts. Two headlines and two completely different reactions by the public.

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

Today my 15 year old daughter posted a response to @karagoucher Then I got blocked https://t.co/7IxZSKCDwv

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

(overheard at the coffee shop today)
Person 1: You know what's wrong with kids today? They run too much!
Person 2: It's out of hand! Why can't they just be on screens more??!
Person 1: We need rules in place to make running more difficult for them.
Person 2: Brilliant!

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

@InsecureTrainer I don't "Have my kids" do anything and they're not interested.

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

An open letter about allowing our children to run marathons…
https://t.co/rmcxCuNJtq

[Ben Crawford @3enCrawford]

@ahemmily How I about I stick to the distances I want to. You stick to the distances you want to. And my kids stick to the distances they want to? Sound like a plan?