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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [Cufe] [ In reply to ]
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Cufe wrote:
This topic keeps coming up, and I just can't help tossing this one out (again)....there are two types of Ironman athletes; those with a tattoo, and those that don't need one....

I think you're right. Why don't you tattoo that quote on your back??? ;)
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [edtlonsway] [ In reply to ]
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edtlonsway wrote:
I'll get right on that Ingrid. Thanks so much for your valuable insight. Maybe between cleaning houses you can post a more thoughful response.
I take it a reaction from me was not expected an find it interesting how you have scrounged around to find my name. I love you! Let me know if you want a discount because I am willing to help a fellow poster on a deep cleaning. Alright, enough of the crap and hijacking of a thread. Enjoy the holidays and yourself.


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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [dubyakay] [ In reply to ]
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For the record, I have no desire to point out that I don't need one.


And then there are the people who need to point out that they don't need to point out that they don't need one. <head shake> sheesh.


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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [Mr. Blonde] [ In reply to ]
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This thread is GOLD!
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]
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Tom Demerly wrote:
Before you get any tattoo consider that it is something you will still hve when you are 50, 60, 70 years old. Will you still want it then? If so- proceed. If in doubt, perhaps better to wait.


Good advice. Maybe it is because I am a Baby Boomer (i.e. old fart) but I have never seen a tattoo which I thought looked good on anyone. IMO, most of them are hideous and they certainly will not get better with age.
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [Cufe] [ In reply to ]
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This topic keeps coming up, and I just can't help tossing this one out (again)....there are two types of Ironman athletes; those with a tattoo, and those that don't need one....

I think you mean there are two kinds of people. People who believe everyone should live by my standards and everyone else. Of course everyone else is wrong.



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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [support crew] [ In reply to ]
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Spot on.
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [Mr. Blonde] [ In reply to ]
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I never figured you for one of those persons who just wants to pick on people who need to point out that they don't need to point out that they don't need one.


Damn, that's a cold ass honkey.
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]
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or you can get it when you are 50!

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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [edtlonsway] [ In reply to ]
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well said

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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [agegrouptri] [ In reply to ]
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Just a thought.
I raced in Kona this year and race week i estimate less than 10% who were wearing race bands (2010 competitors) had tattoos.
Not sure if those that qualified are a true representation of the 40,000+ who raced world wide.
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [dubyakay] [ In reply to ]
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dubyakay wrote:
I never figured you for one of those persons who just wants to pick on people who need to point out that they don't need to point out that they don't need one.


Brilliant!


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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [agegrouptri] [ In reply to ]
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My compression socks cover up the M Dot tattoo on my calf .... 2 ST fashion faux pas -- however, one gets negated :)

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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [jeffab] [ In reply to ]
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jeffab wrote:
This thread is OLD!

I fixed it for you.

"The runner-up John Dunbar, a US Navy Seal, led after the second transition and had a chance to win but ran out of water on the marathon course; his support crew resorted to giving him beer instead." -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironman_Triathlon
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [otto] [ In reply to ]
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http://www.flickr.com/...ironmate/5270995528/

Critique the bike position...
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [dubyakay] [ In reply to ]
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dubyakay wrote:
For the record, I have no desire to point out that I don't need one.

Maybe because you already have :-)

"I have no tattoo's, but if you get one suggest either 1) something that indirectly represents the IM event or 2) if you get the IM logo, do something a little unique with it instead of the straight black or black & red.

On my tattoo, I walked into the shop and started asking about it. It was only going to be $60, but the guy started explaning about going under the skin, not being able to get it wet for two weeks, possible infection, etc. and I said the hell with it. I went on-line and found a Polynesian Warrior sticker for my SUV and am content with that.
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [Frenchman] [ In reply to ]
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Frenchman wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ironmate/5270995528/

Critique the bike position...

Tattoo and bike position are terrible



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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [agegrouptri] [ In reply to ]
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if you want to get a tattoo relating to triathlon, why does it have to be the m-dot? be a little more creative

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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [agegrouptri] [ In reply to ]
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I have scars on my body that are better than tats - they are better because they actually have a story behind them.
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [travelmama] [ In reply to ]
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travelmama wrote:
agegrouptri wrote:
Hi
Thanks they are brilliant, lots of different ones, girlfriend thinks they are great although she still does not want me to get a tattoo.

You have got a smart girlfriend. I have posted before, those tattoos are tapped and played out. That m-dot means nothing. A triathlon of any distance takes work and the longer distances requires even more work but with so many doing them, they are just races and nothing more. To do and finish and Ironman is an accomplishment but a silly corporate logo inked on ones body should not be the symbol of it.

Like it or not, that "silly corporate logo" IS the symbol of Ironman. One cannot argue otherwise. The M-Dot is the symbol of Ironman, period.

I do not have an M-Dot, although I do have a lot of ink, including "140.6" with stick figure swim/bike/run under it. But, I see no issue with getting an M-Dot.

Hell, most of us wear our Ironman crap a lot of the time. I use my IM finisher hats as my running hats. How is this any different?

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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [YaHey] [ In reply to ]
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YaHey wrote:
I have scars on my body that are better than tats - they are better because they actually have a story behind them.

Given the choice, I would trade my shrapnel scars for an M-dot tat, if it meant I didn't get hit. Not all stories are good.

(Yes, I have done an IM, no I don't have an IM tat)
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [YaHey] [ In reply to ]
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YaHey wrote:
I have scars on my body that are better than tats - they are better because they actually have a story behind them.

yeah, because an M-dot tattoo, or any tattoo for that matter, probably has no story behind it. Think about what you wrote. Sense....it makes none. It's sweet when people ask about my chain ring scar and I tell them about one of the hundreds of times I crashed on my mountain bike. Awesome story.
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [jeffab] [ In reply to ]
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jeffab wrote:
My mom has a tattoo that reads:

"Son"

You are the most interesting man on earth.

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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [JSA] [ In reply to ]
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I use my IM finisher hats as my running hats. How is this any different?

Ummm...you can take your hat off?
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Re: Ironman Triathlon tattoos [sevans] [ In reply to ]
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sevans wrote:
I use my IM finisher hats as my running hats. How is this any different?

Ummm...you can take your hat off?


Did you really miss my point? Seriously? Do I need to type slower next time?

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