I raced a lot with Jack before he moved his family to The Netherlands. During the summers of 2015-2018 at Bells Bend TTs on Wednesday nights you could likely find Smith going off 30 seconds prior to Tate. At triathlons all over Middle TN, I'd be both delighted and filled with competitive fire when I spotted Jack setting up his transition. I'm glad I got to know him. The first time I saw a meme of Jack last year it pissed me off. Why would someone do that? How did they decide to use his photo? Do they even realize what a good man he his? Then the reality trickled through via respected journalists such as yourself - he was appointed by Garland to this? Wow!
It has allowed me to review memories of competing, chatting, and celebrating podium finishes with Jack. One thing that immediately comes to mind is Jack's metronomic intensity. I mean the kind of intensity that gives you pause if he's coming through and gives you the fear if you realize he's behind you and closing the distance. Another thing that comes to mind is how Jack would not draft. Racing in time trials and triathlons can be a pirate's sport. People draft or draft/pass when they know no one is looking - they do what they can get away with. Not Jack. This is the thing that caused me to want to get to know him back in those summers prior to the Trumpocene era. And it is the thing that stands as a testimony to what you are saying about him here. He is a man of integrity, intelligence, and intensity. He should be regarded as American hero. He's also really fucking strong and fast.
(Sorry this was long. I'm just super proud to know him)
I raced a lot with Jack before he moved his family to The Netherlands. During the summers of 2015-2018 at Bells Bend TTs on Wednesday nights you could likely find Smith going off 30 seconds prior to Tate. At triathlons all over Middle TN, I'd be both delighted and filled with competitive fire when I spotted Jack setting up his transition. I'm glad I got to know him. The first time I saw a meme of Jack last year it pissed me off. Why would someone do that? How did they decide to use his photo? Do they even realize what a good man he his? Then the reality trickled through via respected journalists such as yourself - he was appointed by Garland to this? Wow!
It has allowed me to review memories of competing, chatting, and celebrating podium finishes with Jack. One thing that immediately comes to mind is Jack's metronomic intensity. I mean the kind of intensity that gives you pause if he's coming through and gives you the fear if you realize he's behind you and closing the distance. Another thing that comes to mind is how Jack would not draft. Racing in time trials and triathlons can be a pirate's sport. People draft or draft/pass when they know no one is looking - they do what they can get away with. Not Jack. This is the thing that caused me to want to get to know him back in those summers prior to the Trumpocene era. And it is the thing that stands as a testimony to what you are saying about him here. He is a man of integrity, intelligence, and intensity. He should be regarded as American hero. He's also really fucking strong and fast.
(Sorry this was long. I'm just super proud to know him)
Check out the results of Manchester, TN 2017. http://www.amatteroftiming.com/images/results/2017/star.html