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Schweersgirl

41 posts since
May 14, 2008

Aug 4, 2008 8:20 AM

Looking for Running Tatoo Ideas

Hi,

I am fairly new to this discussion board, and I have been trying to find different running designs for a tatoo on my ankle. There are quite a few shoes with wings, or 26.2, but I was hoping to find out some unique ideas from people. I have ran 5 marathons, a handful of 5ks, and a couple 10 milers, and I run at least 5 times a week. So some may think that this does not "deserve" a running tatoo, but I am getting one because I just picked up running 4 years ago, and I LOVE IT! If anyone has a unique "running" tatoo and would not mind sharing their ideas, that would be great!!

Thank you

Susan

Kim Runs

56 posts since
May 1, 2008

1. Aug 6, 2008 1:50 PM

in response to: Schweersgirl

I have a neat bumper sticker on my car that i thought about putting into ink on me somewhere...it simply states, *"26.2, because I can." *

I have ink but have chosen to display it in more original locations on my bod. Inside left wrist (butterfly #1), right elbow inside crease (butterfly #2), and the top of my right foot (lion head).

Have fun with the tat! Kim Runs

Schweersgirl

41 posts since
May 14, 2008

2. Aug 12, 2008 9:50 AM

in response to: Kim Runs

That is such a great idea, and I love that slogan! Thanks for your email, I ordered a bumper sticker of a girl runner and I want to put that on my ankle, and I am debating if I want to put a symbol for endurance along with it. I just wanted something different, so thanks for the suggestion!

Jay Silvio

1,771 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

3. Aug 12, 2008 12:02 PM

in response to: Schweersgirl

Susan Schweers wrote:
If anyone has a unique "running" tatoo and would not mind sharing their ideas, that would be great!!

Here are my Hermes wings:

Schweersgirl

41 posts since
May 14, 2008

4. Aug 12, 2008 12:04 PM

in response to: Jay Silvio

That is a cool tatoo also! You don't normally see people with tatoos on the inside of their ankles, but I like that too! Thanks for sharing!

mtreed

35 posts since
Sep 28, 2007

5. Aug 12, 2008 12:20 PM

in response to: Schweersgirl

I have the chinese characters for Strength and Endurance on my left shoulder. The combination of those two is,

"Perseverance" I liked this becasue it expresses the characteristics that are required for marathons and Ultra's etc..

Be careful with "characters because it can get confusing when trying to get exactly what you want.

As displayed and the order in which displayed can mean differnt stuff! Have it checked by more than one source before going to skin!

Schweersgirl

41 posts since
May 14, 2008

6. Aug 12, 2008 12:29 PM

in response to: mtreed

That is exactly the kind of chinese character I want to get underneath the girl running tatoo! Can I ask where you found the symbols for that? There are a ton of websites for chinese symbols, and does strength and endurance have more than one character to symbolize the word? I don't think I want too much stuff on my ankle. Thank you for your email!

mtreed

35 posts since
Sep 28, 2007

7. Aug 12, 2008 12:37 PM

in response to: Schweersgirl

http://www.chinesenames.org/chinese-symbols/strength.htm

This is one I went with (as well as my Chinese born neighbor!) The 1st symbol, kinda looks like an "h" is generally accepted at the single character for strength.

Another good site, is

http://chineseculture.about.com/library/symbol/blcc_endure.htm Again in this one the second single alone can also be just "endure" alone.

I have them going from the top down, Strength, Endure.

Jay Silvio

1,771 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

8. Aug 12, 2008 12:38 PM

in response to: Schweersgirl

Susan Schweers wrote:
You don't normally see people with tatoos on the inside of their ankles, but I like that too!

I had them done on the inside to represent that fact that running is something that I do for internal and personal reasons. While they are in no way meant to be hidden from the outside world, they are there to remind me that the strength to run comes from within.

mtreed

35 posts since
Sep 28, 2007

9. Aug 12, 2008 12:38 PM

in response to: mtreed

I meant to say "the second character alone"

Schweersgirl

41 posts since
May 14, 2008

10. Aug 12, 2008 12:43 PM

in response to: Jay Silvio

That is so true, and absolutely do believe that for whatever reason someone chooses a tatoo, it should have a special meaning to them. Personal achievement and determination are what pushes me to run too! Thanks!

Schweersgirl

41 posts since
May 14, 2008

11. Aug 12, 2008 12:44 PM

in response to: mtreed

Thank you for the website, I think that would look really cool underneath the runner on my ankle. I do appreciate your help and will look into it!

Jay Silvio

1,771 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

12. Aug 12, 2008 3:51 PM

in response to: mtreed

mtreed wrote:
(as well as my Chinese born neighbor!)

I did something similar for another tattoo. I found the characters I wanted in a Japanese-English dictionary and then (because many characters are the same in Japanese and Chinese) I double checked with my sister who lives in Taipei. Tattoos are not something where you should leave any chance for mistakes.

Schweersgirl

41 posts since
May 14, 2008

13. Aug 13, 2008 7:19 AM

in response to: Jay Silvio

That is so neat, and you are right about that. I have one already, but nothing at all related to running or symbols, just something that I love, the beach! I did check out the website for the chinese symbols and got some cool ideas. I have a race next weekend, so I think I will get it done after that race!

cocobean99

11 posts since
Jun 28, 2008

14. Aug 24, 2008 8:22 PM

in response to: Schweersgirl

My father and I were very close and he died 2 years ago. On the inside of my left ankle I have the Kanji (Japanese/Chinese) symbol for "father" and on the inside of my other ankle is the symbol for "daughter" that way we are always either "side by side" or "following one another".

RUNCRYSTAL

57 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

15. Aug 25, 2008 11:24 AM

in response to: Schweersgirl

This is a great thread because I am also thinking about getting a tattoo and trying to decide what i want to get. I started running last year and it has truly changed my life. I was thinking about getting a running symbol and getting some words using Kanji symbols to go around the symbol. I was thinking about what running means to me and how it changed my life and try to narrow it down to a couple of words. I think placement is also important. I want to get the tattoo on my foor but I heard that really hurts so i dont think I am.

Good luck with the tat!

Schweersgirl

41 posts since
May 14, 2008

16. Aug 26, 2008 8:11 AM

in response to: cocobean99

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, and I can only imagine. I am very close to my father as well, and he was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple months ago. That is such a great tribute to your dad, and must be a huge motivation to you knowing your dad is always with you, especially when you run. Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate it.

runin4evr

3 posts since
Jul 24, 2008

17. Aug 28, 2008 4:24 AM

in response to: Schweersgirl

I, too, have been looking for a cartoon type of runner and there is nothing worth putting on permenantly. my brother-in-law is an artist and I have asked him to draw-up some ideas. so we will see. I started running in Oct 2005 and if I do not get to run I feel shorted.

Debbie012361

5 posts since
May 22, 2008

18. Aug 28, 2008 4:56 AM

in response to: Schweersgirl

I have run forever but I am getting ready to do my first marathon. I also put a tattoo on my ankle. It is a pink running girl. She is my running partner and my incentive. After I complete my marathon, I am going to put a star behind her back foot. . Then I will add stars for every marathon I compete. I have attached a picture below. I love her!!!!

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