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    Default Tattoo Joe is in Central VA

    Tatu-Jo(Spelled Wrong above sorry)Left Springer aprox March 2nd and is already up past Pearisburg VA. Met him at Wapiti Shelter Saturday, said he is doing 25-30 miles a day. When he finishes he will be a Double Triple Crown. Freakin' crazy but was a super nice dude I hope he makes it
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    I met him a couple of years ago at ALDHA west and he is a super guy. You wouldn't guess by the looks of him but I believe he either set or had a run art the PCT record back in the mid 2000s.

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    He did in fact set it with Williamson around 2009 I believe.
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    I can't figure out how to finance becoming a triple-crown let alone dream of a double. Come on, Powerball!

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    I spotted him in the Calf Mtn. Shelter in southern Shenandoah last Monday, 4/4/16. He had just finished a 38 mile day, starting at the base of The Priest.

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    He will be at Pen Mar tomorrow PM talked to him this morning
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    We met him at hawk man pa today,super cool guy!

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    We met him at hawk mtn pa today,super cool guy!

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    I met him last week South of Front Royal at the Tom Floyd shelter

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    He is north of Duncannon PA as of now, moving right along
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gambit McCrae View Post
    He is north of Duncannon PA as of now, moving right along
    Lumberjack03 and I met him at the Eckville shelter area on Sunday. He is knocking out 30 mile days currently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gambit McCrae View Post
    He did in fact set it with Williamson around 2009 I believe.
    It was 2008. I met both Joe and Scott Williamson at a trail angel's in OR at the Heitman's. They had just walked through a section closed due to one of the many forest fires.
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    TJ is now 3-4 days from finishing the AT for the second time. I have been following him on FB, and it seems as though he started this journey in a bad state of mind, but is now very healthy mentally, and physically. What an adventure, he started march 2nd I believe.
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    Wow. What a cool dude! I hope I bump into this guy in person some day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dudeijuststarted View Post
    I can't figure out how to finance becoming a triple-crown let alone dream of a double. Come on, Powerball!
    Seriously. I'm sure his speed cuts down on the costs and the time away from whatever responsibilities he may have. However, I don't imagine a double-triple crowner having too many responsibilities in life outside of hiking.

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    TatuJoe finished the AT last Friday. By Monday he was in New Mexico heading Nobo on the CDT. He has over 10,000 miles planned for 2016. I don't know what his finance situation is, but most "professional" hikers just work their butt off while not hiking, live a simple life and return, do not need many frills or expenses while hiking. Its hard to spend very much money when your leisure days are 20 miles, and your long days are 30-35. I just can fathom walking that consistently, I don't think I could do it physically, or mentally. I walked 2 16's, a 20 and an 8 mile trip last weekend, and as I type this, my feet still hurt lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gambit McCrae View Post
    TatuJoe finished the AT last Friday. By Monday he was in New Mexico heading Nobo on the CDT. He has over 10,000 miles planned for 2016. I don't know what his finance situation is, but most "professional" hikers just work their butt off while not hiking, live a simple life and return, do not need many frills or expenses while hiking. Its hard to spend very much money when your leisure days are 20 miles, and your long days are 30-35. I just can fathom walking that consistently, I don't think I could do it physically, or mentally. I walked 2 16's, a 20 and an 8 mile trip last weekend, and as I type this, my feet still hurt lol
    I haven't seen his plan but he likely has the time and ability to finish the PCT and CDT this year. I suspect there could be three Calendar Year triple crowners this year, Legend, TJ and a third hiker on the PCT that may or may not publicly declared that as a goal. Amazing that the number of people accomplishing this could double in one year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Malto View Post
    I haven't seen his plan but he likely has the time and ability to finish the PCT and CDT this year. I suspect there could be three Calendar Year triple crowners this year, Legend, TJ and a third hiker on the PCT that may or may not publicly declared that as a goal. Amazing that the number of people accomplishing this could double in one year.
    Speedstick also finished the AT not long after Legend and is making good time on the CDT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Water Rat View Post
    Speedstick also finished the AT not long after Legend and is making good time on the CDT.
    Except she skipped many sections of the AT. I will give her credit for a very long hike, but not a CYTC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Malto View Post
    Except she skipped many sections of the AT. I will give her credit for a very long hike, but not a CYTC.
    Ah, that makes sense. I didn't realize she had skipped much of the AT, but I also hadn't been following her entire hike.

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