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I've often contemplated getting some sort of ink professing my love of the sacred sport, but I always feel like it would be out of place. Does anyone have any?

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Tony R.
I've long thought of but have neither done myself nor seen on anyone the following: a quarter or third of a circular arc on the inside right ankle mimicking the impression made by the teeth of a greasy chainring. For style, could have a Campy or some other logo.

Just an idea...

posted over 4 years ago
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Jim W.
I do not have any triathlon related tats but I guess the most popular is the M-dot logo.

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Adam B.
i plan on getting 26.2 tigger tatt soon

posted over 4 years ago
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Chip P.
I told myself if I break a set time I will get a 13.1 tattoo. I would love to get a M-Dot tattoo, but only if I did a full and I don't think that is in the picture for me. In the meantime I picked up 4 press on 13.1 tattoos for race day this year.

posted over 4 years ago
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Brodie B.
I got the m-dot but it wasn't out of my love for the "sacred sport". I got it because before I started triathlon I didn't think Ironman was possible for someone like me. I accomplished something I didn't think possible after setting a very high race goal for myself. Of course now that I have done it I know it isn't much to finish (sorry for those of you I just shocked) but it is fun to see just how hard you can push yourself. I'll attack my 4th this fall

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Caleb K.
No sport tattoos ... yet.
I always said I would never get a brand name of any type tattooed on me, but the M-Dot will find its way as soon as I finish my first one. I think when you sign up for the race, Ironman should give you a gift certificate for the tattoo.

posted about 4 years ago
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Tory K.
My husband designed a beautiful tri tattoo for me, but I've yet to have it inked. I was going to after my first half ironman last year, but I might wait until my first ironman. Or maybe I'll just get it this year. The trick is, when can I get it that I will have the desire to stay out of the water long enough to let it heal! That's a conundrum!

posted about 4 years ago
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Joey L.
I have a good friend that plans on getting the Ironman tattoo when he completes his first. I think thats alright and a good goal and if you like it then go for it! Just remember, you have to live with it the rest of your life. But heck, doing an Ironman is something pretty awesome so why not get the memory imprinted on you.
I have a tattoo, and as much as I love sports (swimming, cycling, snowboarding, maybe not so much running, and tris of course) I don't see myself about to stamp those on myself. Being active is part of who I am, and everyone can see that. My tattoo is also something of a symbol of who I am, but its usually hidden (can't have it showing at work right) and its pretty and I love it. Anywho, thats my two cents :)

posted almost 4 years ago
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Michelle G.
I like this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12639210@N08/1343472840/
Mine would be smaller though if I ever got brave enough to get one :)

posted almost 4 years ago
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Rob P.
No sports related tats here, only heritage related ones. I don't think they'd be out of place, especially if you've "earned" them. I like to think of them as medals you can wear all the time :-). By the way, hello to everyone, since I'm a noob to the site--first post ever!

-Rob

posted almost 4 years ago
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Anders S.
I have plenty of pirate tattoos...no tri tattoos yet...theyll come after the iron man is accomplished i think...i def want one tho...

posted almost 4 years ago
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Zephyr S.
Any tattoo that means something important to you will never be out of place. Go for it! Your fellow Triathletes will understand the sentiment!

posted over 3 years ago
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Seth T R.
I designed a cool 70.3 that I said I would get once I finished my half-ironman to acknowledge an accomplishment I didn't think possible. Race finished w a good time and still haven't inked, but would like to. Do we think they are kinda douche?

posted over 3 years ago
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Mark_Thetrigeek H.
I apologize upfront if this comes off bad.

Have no intention of having some corporate logo inked into my skin. ;-)

Plus maybe it's the crowd I hang with but out of every 20 I know, someone has finished an IM.

Disclaimer: I've completed a 1/2IM and no longer have any desire to do a full. Maybe when my kids are older but not at this point in my life.

posted over 3 years ago
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Tim K.
I keep thinking about getting Tri ink, but haven't yet. I like the circle logo with the run / swim / bike icons in it, but I haven't found one I love yet. If there is an Ironman in my future, I'll probably get that inked on me as well.

That being said, at my last sprint tri there was a lot of Tri ink. Some good, some bad. I think of it as a medal you wear forever. I'm keeping it in mind, though, that when I'm getting passed by some kid on the run leg of a sprint, that IM tattoo might look a little silly.

Tim

posted over 3 years ago
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Jt B.
I just got one today! It's similar in design to the flickr link above. After I watched my sister do a tri, I wanted to have a go at it myself. Once I completed mine I knew I would get some symbol about it tattooed on me. Plus I plan on doing more multisport events (not necessarily traditional tri's) so I will continue to add 'events' to my shoulder. I'll post a pic when I take the bandage off tonight!

posted over 3 years ago
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Jt B.
Here it is:
http://www.dailymile.com/people/theboilover/entries/518471

posted over 3 years ago
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Tim K.
Very nice. Lots like the one posted earlier on Flickr, but I like it a lot. I'll probably get something similar on my calf.

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Randy E.
I will get an M Dot after my first triathlon. I currently have a running tattoo that I really like. It is a big red heart just below my right hip bone with an arrow through it and a banner across it that reads, "Love The Run." I am not sure where I will get the M Dot. Maybe the left hip area. But, I may get a tattoo after I run the Boston Marathon. Lots of tattoos to consider. Everyone should have at least one. It's an interesting experience.

posted over 3 years ago
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Jannah
I contemplate it all the time also (esp on long trainer rides when I fade in and out of sanity). In the end, I buy some sort of jewelry that represents the accomplishment. Someday, an Mdot.

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posted almost 2 years ago
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Todd W.
I saw a very nice design for a triathlete tattoo today: http://2.media.tumblr.com/TcMNMUSZFq7w7nmr5YBwetYio1_r1_400.jpg

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Lenny G.
in reply to what Todd W. said:I saw a very nice design for a triathlete tattoo today: http://2.media.tumblr.com/TcMNMUSZFq7w7nmr5YBwetYio1_r1_400.jpg

That's a pretty nice design Todd. I'll get a 42.2 (for the metric folks) when I complete my first marathon.

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Todd W.
in reply to what Lenny G. said:That's a pretty nice design Todd. I'll get a 42.2 (for the metric folks) when I complete my first marathon.

There it is again, 42. My theme for the year, and the answer to yet another question. After running half that distance, I firmly believe such an accomplishment is entitled to any reward the runner wants. That will be a tattoo well deserved.

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Lenny G.
in reply to what Todd W. said:There it is again, 42. My theme for the year, and the answer to yet another question. After running half that distance, I firmly believe such an accomplishment is entitled to any reward the runner wants. That will be a tattoo well deserved.

I agree Todd. =)

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Greg G.
Yes, I have the Ironman symble on my calf. I have it in the shape of my state (New Mexico) and the 3 symbles inside with the NM Zia (Sun).

posted over 1 year ago
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Leann P.
I don't have one yet.. because I haven't earned it... but soon as I complete a full IM I'll be getting the Mdot on the back of my calf. :) Whenever I see someone with that tattoo it makes me want to go shake their hand and congratulate them (I don't actually do that) but I really admire people who have done full ironmans!

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Dave
I will probably get some version of a swim/bike/run tat once I finish a 1/2 Ironman or a respectable time in an OLY ...(I just finished a "long"Tri....but not so hot placement) I will resurve the M-dot for my first Ironman finish...yes its corprate...but it still 'represents' a hell of a lot of time/effort and comitment. Id probably do something simular to the "3 figures" ..probably less 'swoopy'. Ill post once I earn it and submit to the needle!

posted over 1 year ago
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Vicky H.
I am looking into a tri tat but want my guy to draw it up for me to make it unique and original.
The only other one I have is in my profile pic. It's the Iron Girl logo with the two distances I have run with them (3.1 & 13.1)

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Greg G.
I have the Mdot on calf. The "M" is in the shape of my home state. (NM) and it has the Zia Sun with the 3 emblems in it. I love it. I have other tri friends with the MDot and other designs around it.

posted over 1 year ago
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Dave
We have a triathlon temporary tattoo that will be coming out of production in January, you can see the design on our site RunGoddess www.rungoddess.com a temporary may give you a better idea of what you want in a real tattoo.

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Kris K.
I got, I believe it's in my pics here somewhere....
When I do the full I'll fill it in.
http://www.dailymile.com/people/KIKat/photos/244523

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Tommie B.
I got one last spring, and blew my knee out exactly 7 days later...did not get to do any tri's last summer at all. Now I am trying to rebuild. I don't know if it is just superstition, but I haven't gotten it finished yet. Maybe I will soon.

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Ross H.
I thought about getting a M-dot after finishing my first IM but then decided that it could have been a fluke so told myself that I would get one after finishing another but only if I finished in less than 13 hours and I didn't. Finished, but took longer so still no M-dot . I'm not big into getting tats but will absolutely get one once I finish in a good time.

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Russell B.
Dear lord, don't stretch pictures! Sorry I'm a triathlete by night, but a graphic designer by day.

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