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Guest

Jul 15, 2005 10:51 AM

Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

I am running my first marathon in October and planning to get a small tattoo on my shoulder (female) to commemorate the accomplishment. One thought I have is Seize the Day in chinese symbols. Have you seen any great tattoos of inspiration or have any ideas for me?

ninetonite

67 posts since
Aug 15, 2004

1. Jul 15, 2005 10:55 AM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

You're going to run 26 miles and then get deface your body in a foreign language to celebrate the fact. Get a life.

mam885004

5 posts since
Sep 23, 2003

2. Jul 15, 2005 11:46 AM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

wow. that's kind of a crappy reply.
I actually think that would be really cool. (As long as you don't get your boyfriends name tattooed really big on your neck or anything, it could look nice).
I don't really have any suggestions for you, but I think it's a great idea if the tattoo is tasteful. And the one you're thinking about sounds like it would fit the bill perfectly.

Steve K043

91 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

3. Jul 15, 2005 11:49 AM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

First of all I'm not into tattoos. But there is a guy who actually inspired me to start running the "double" at Pikes Peak who has quite a few tattoos. The most significant, to me, is he tattooed his calf with the Pikes Peak Marathon symbol and each year he's run it.

For what's it worth.

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EqyneOne

48 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Jul 15, 2005 11:52 AM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

Myfirst: I think a tattoo is a great idea!! Does the marathon have a charity or logo that you could incorporate into your tattoo? Also, the date worked in there somehow would be excellent! Just be tasteful and not too large...
Let us know what you decide!!

Iapetus999

165 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. Jul 15, 2005 1:17 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

I thought about getting a tattoo when I reached my weight loss goal but I got a leather jacket instead

I think it's kewl...wait 'til you finish the race first.
I also like those lower back tattoos....

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Guest

6. Dec 21, 2007 1:51 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

I think it would be kind of cool to get the Olympic rings - as a "sporting" symbol of strength and courage. Plus the first Marathon was run in Greece, home of the Olympics (as we were told ad nauseum during the 2004 Games). Mostly though it should be personal, and be meaningful to you, and you alone seeing as you are the one who must live with it.

BTW are you sure you want to do shoulder - it might limit clothing options in the future (e.g. if you are going out for a formal evening...). I have a very small tatoo on my hip which can be seen only when I'm just wearing underwear, and though I love it, I'm thankful I didn't get it somewhere more obvious.

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SLOjim

369 posts since
Nov 17, 2007

7. Jul 15, 2005 1:36 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

I'm not much of a tattoo fan (neither is my wife) but if I ever got one, it would be "26.2" on my ankle or calf.

mr.bill

339 posts since
Jul 11, 2007

8. Jul 15, 2005 2:06 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

I actually like the runner girl for females....

and runner dude for men

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MGinNYC

198 posts since
Jan 18, 2005

9. Jul 15, 2005 4:02 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

Personally, I wouldn?t put something on my body that I wouldn?t put on my wall, but that?s just me.

It?s your body and your personal choice, of course, and congratulations on your first marathon.
MG

Guest

10. Jul 15, 2005 5:36 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

quote:<HR>Originally posted by myfirst26 2:
I am running my first marathon in October and planning to get a small tattoo on my shoulder (female) to commemorate the accomplishment. One thought I have is Seize the Day in chinese symbols. Have you seen any great tattoos of inspiration or have any ideas for me?<HR>

hey thats cool! I want to get a stick figure on my upper thy, I am also getting the Kanji for the word Runner (an incomplte Kanji by the way they only have runne in terms of Longdistance runner or shortdistance runner so I had them write them out asked what symbol stood for runner, they showed me and I am useing that symbol I live in japan right now

) tattooed on my sternum.

One thing I would caution about though, make absolutly sure that the Kanji you are getting means what they say it does. If you know any Chinese people, it would be best to ask them to write out the symbol for you, other wise you may think you are getting "Seize The day" when in reality you are getting "Chicken five cents"

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arc918

422 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Jul 15, 2005 5:47 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

quote:<HR>Originally posted by ninetonite:
You're going to run 26 miles and then get deface your body in a foreign language to celebrate the fact. Get a life. <HR>

I'm always a big fan of a huge purple snake on the face, scalp and neck - subtle, understated, yet very cool...

milkbaby004

464 posts since
Jul 28, 2003

12. Jul 15, 2005 6:24 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

October is a long way off... don't count your chickens before they're hatched.

asap4207

31 posts since
Jul 20, 2004

13. Jul 15, 2005 8:06 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

I actually had the same idea, well, the day I get up the guts to run a marathon, I want a shoe with wings on my ankle to commemorate the race, or a yin yang (no reason except I like the significance). GOOD LUCK

dickt

29 posts since
Jul 10, 2003

14. Jul 15, 2005 8:15 PM

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Re: Tattoo commemorating my first marathon

I had thought of a shoe with wings with "26.2" under the shoe placed on the upper quad just under the running shorts, sort of out of sight, but always in mind.

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