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runbum

1 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

Aug 21, 2007 8:15 PM

tattoo ideas

On completion of finishing my first marathon I plan to get a "running" tattoo.
Besides my finish time or the marathon logo, does anyone have any suggestions?

ToddDubya

212 posts since
Jan 26, 2006

1. Dec 25, 2007 8:36 AM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

Not to get one

* Edited to include sarcastic but serious smiley.

http://This message has been edited by ToddDubya (edited Aug-21-2007).

UncleFred065

145 posts since
Oct 31, 2006

2. Aug 22, 2007 11:56 AM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

Classic.

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Thank you for your time ...
Fred

melistic

839 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

3. Aug 22, 2007 1:37 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

if you are asking us, don't.
Don't get one just to have one or just to say you did the race, you get a t-shirt for that.

if you have an idea and having been dreaming of it for at least as long as you have been dreaming of the marathon and have lived w/ the idea, and know exactly where you want it and how you want it, and how you'll cover it for an interview/funeral and haven't changed your mind for the concept or design or placement...get it

I'm not anti-tattoo, far from it! But I have a ton of friends w/ stupid tattoo's they did not think through

ENTRPRZ

11 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Sep 10, 2007 9:05 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

I'm of the opinion that tattoos have to be earned. That way you don't end up with something that you will regret down the road. Finishing a marathon is definately one of those occassions. I just got my marathon tattoo done last week. I don't know how to attach a pic on here so I'll describe mine. I have 26.2 in black in the middle, obviously to signify the marathon. That is surrounded by the Red Hot Chili Peppers double positive logo in red, which is the only type of music I can run to and all I listened to during the marathon. That is then surrounded by my running mantra "Just Don't Stop" written out 3 times in a circle, also in black. Oh and I had it placed on my left shin, over my resulant stress fracture.

red73

25 posts since
Jul 11, 2007

5. Sep 10, 2007 9:12 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

quote:<HR>Originally posted by ENTRPRZ:
I had it placed on my left shin, over my resulant stress fracture. <HR>

that's great

Tamalina

1,594 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

6. Sep 11, 2007 6:26 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

I wouldn't get your finish time. Someday you might totally smash that time and then you'll feel like you are advertising your 'slow' marathon pace. Memorialize your finish time by engraving it on the back of your finisher's medal if you want, but not on your skin.

And I'm not anti-tattoo either . . . in fact I'd like to get one. I just think you'll regret having your time as part of the tattoo.

MGinNYC

198 posts since
Jan 18, 2005

7. Sep 12, 2007 2:46 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

quote:<HR>Originally posted by melistic:
I'm not anti-tattoo, far from it! But I have a ton of friends w/ stupid tattoo's they did not think through<HR>

Agreed. My cousin had his arm tattooed in the army, and spent the rest of his life wearing long sleeves.

And have you ever seen a tattoo on an older person? NOT pretty.

crunningman

950 posts since
Jun 7, 2002

8. Sep 13, 2007 9:33 AM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

I think tattoos look pretty cool as long as people don't go overboard. Expression can sometimes be exaggerated to the nth degree. But to each their own.

My buddy just got one of a stick runner and 26.2 on the back of his calf, but I would never go as big as he did.

I'd probably do it on the inside of my right wrist so that I can see it when I'm running and it doesn't stick out so much.

munchkn883

314 posts since
Nov 10, 2007

9. Sep 14, 2007 8:48 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

Just got my second tattoo this past Tuesday. Pink BC ribbon with a butterfly on my left calf. I am a two time survivor. Oh, and I'm one of those "older people"!! In a couple of weeks I'm going back to have the one on my shoulder from 1992 redone. I don't regret any of them!

amzm7

15 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Sep 16, 2007 3:21 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

I would suggest, based on my own experience, to get your tattoo somewhere it can be covered with everyday clothing.
I have two tattoos, one on my hip that is covered and the other on my ankle. I regret the ankle tattoo. Oh, well!!
I have a few years to think of a witty story to tell my grandkids when they asked why gramdma has a tattoo.

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sunnierunner082

16 posts since
May 15, 2007

11. Sep 16, 2007 9:29 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

quote:<HR>Originally posted by ENTRPRZ:
[B.......Red Hot Chili Peppers double positive logo in red, which is the only type of music I can run to and all I listened to during the marathon. That is then surrounded by my running mantra "Just Don't Stop" written out 3 times in a circle, also in black. Oh and I had it placed on my left shin, over my resulant stress fracture. [/B]<HR>

thats cool

CoastWriterXC

5 posts since
Sep 22, 2007

12. Sep 17, 2007 9:07 AM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

I'm getting a lightning bolt in a few weeks right below the back of my knee.

ForceD

523 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. Sep 17, 2007 10:14 AM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

I just saw this story on CNN.com. Good info BEFORE you get inked.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/09/10/hm.tattoo.removal/index.html[/URL" target="_blank">

Dan

mrourke

30 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Oct 3, 2007 10:27 PM

in response to: runbum

Re: tattoo ideas

I got one when I was in college. Now I have a stupid looking Sun on my ankle that has little meaning to me now. I hate wearing shorts and live in California.

At least a running stick guy takes effort to earn.

Whoever said not to get your time inked was brilliant. My previous PR seems slow to me now, and I would not want to cross out one time to add another below it!

Forever is a really loooooooooooooong time.

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