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Luke Smith's avatar

Thanks for writing this and hope you’re feeling better! He actually is my crazy uncle (my mom’s older brother). Loved the book and really appreciate all of the context you provided in this post!

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Jill Homer's avatar

Thanks Luke. It's fun to hear from an actual member of Tim's family. Crazy uncle indeed. 🤣

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Jeff Wareham's avatar

Great read; yes I loved your and Tim's book and even had Tim sign a couple copies for my girls. Tim's life's work is awe -inspiring, there will never be another quite like him. I am glad you told us who Beat is, I have oft tracked him when checking on Tim's progress. The people who compete here are the pioneers of our generation. Hope you are well soon!

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Francis F's avatar

Wow this was gripping !!!

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Linda Drish's avatar

This was a great read but I had no idea Tim was out there again and now I will be dot watching him again! After reading this I will worry for his safety. 2,000 miles!! Will they give updates on the ITI FB page? Is he officially running the ITI or just doing his own thing? I’m going to have to do some research of his route, etc.

I remember so well the year he was hauling the bike when his tracker stopped for a couple days and then I think I remember it backtracking. I was so worried.

Hopefully diving back into the ITI will get my mind off the current news.

Hope you recover quickly and completely, Jill.

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Gavan Hennigan's avatar

Great read Jill, thank you. I’m on my 2nd read of your book now and excited to follow the tracker in the lead up to this years race. Hopefully I will get to meet Tim on the trail!

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