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2005-10-17 9:53 PM
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I like your reasoning! LOL. :D


2005-10-18 11:26 AM
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madcow - 2005-10-17 9:11 PM

I got mine on my right shoulder so when I pass someone they will think " There is no way I can keep up with him"  and when I get passed, they will never know

Great Idea!!!!!!

2007-08-05 6:05 PM
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madcow - 2005-10-17 10:11 PM

hdhtri - 2005-10-17 5:28 PM daveskar - got it at Hartford County Tattoo. And yes I had to explain the meaning to them, but they thought it was very cool. Tricomet - It took about 45 mins. the outline was not too bad, but the shading was a little painful since he went continuously for longer periods of time. I picked the lower back because when I ride and run, my tri top rides up so you see that sliver of my back. I hope that it will sych out some of the competition next year in the sprints and olympics. (there are other pics on my album)

I got mine on my right shoulder so when I pass someone they will think " There is no way I can keep up with him"  and when I get passed, they will never know



LMAO....thats great!
2007-08-06 11:13 AM
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My training partner approved of this tattoo.

2007-08-06 4:48 PM
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I see a lot of people get them on their claves so I mixed it up a bit and put it on my shin, and yes it did hurt there. I have a few others so I knew what I was getting into but the shin hurt. Its just an outline now because the tri season is not over and I want to get back into the water ASAP. (Full tats take longer to heal than outlines) The only gripe that I have with this part of the leg is that it is a completetly symetrical symbol on a noo symetrical part of the body.

As for what others think, I could give a sh*t. They were not with me on my long rides or my runs in the pouring rain. They did not go through it with me. The tat is for me and its MY memory of the race, not theirs.



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2007-08-06 9:13 PM
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MForger18 - 2007-08-06 2:48 PM
As for what others think, I could give a sh*t. They were not with me on my long rides or my runs in the pouring rain. They did not go through it with me. The tat is for me and its MY memory of the race, not theirs.


Well said, dude!


2007-08-06 9:15 PM
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Well I just finished my first HIM (Steelhead) and here is my ink. I too care little about what others think, this is so I remember the day.



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2007-08-06 10:47 PM
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I've completed two Ironman races in Lake Placid in as many years and still haven't decided on a tattoo which really moves me. As this will be my first permanent body marking, I see no rush.

I'm sure people can see how proud I am of my accomplishments as I wear different Ironman FINISHER shirts, hats, and underoos for every day of the week!
2007-08-06 10:51 PM
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No pressure, its your thing and you should express yourself the way you want.
2007-08-07 9:54 AM
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Way to go Matt, you earned it so enjoy.  Got to say I have neber seen one in that spot before, its easy to be the same but its hard to be different.  I seen one that was filled in with the american flag waving in the wind.  It looked pretty cool.
2007-08-07 3:34 PM
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Hi, I got my MDOT on the outside of my left calf, in hidesite I should have got it on my right calf. That way when I get passed on the bike noone would see the MDOT

I did see a cool variation of the MDOT at IMLP, he had the IRONMAN logo from the race BIB banded around his ankle with the MDOT more of less in the middle of the calf/ankle.

Good luck



2007-08-07 4:49 PM
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kdogtoo - 2007-08-06 7:15 PM

Well I just finished my first HIM (Steelhead) and here is my ink. I too care little about what others think, this is so I remember the day.


That's awesome!!!
2007-08-07 9:12 PM
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Hey Tony,

I think you would get a lot of grief if you got an M-dot with an American flag, especially after all the grief you Canucks gave me on the way to the race.

ERnie

2007-08-07 9:27 PM
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Ernie,
I found that post by Tony funny also, but I have seen an M-Dot inside of the Maple Leaf.

Tony, if I were you I would def get the one with the American flag though.
2007-08-08 9:02 PM
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Just got mine on the left side of my calf while vacationing in San juan Puerto Rico. thought it would be a good conversation piece. Though, people that know nothing about the Ironman say, "What is that tattoo" and then when you try to explain it to them they look at you like you are crazy. lol I look at it like when the right people look at it they will understand and appreciate the accomplishment.
2007-08-08 10:19 PM
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If everything goes well, I'll be getting mine next July. On the left calf. I'm going to get my brother to help me design something around the MDOT. I agree with everyone that has stated that it's not about anyone else, just you.


2007-08-25 4:14 AM
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Hi Hokiex,

Are you signed up for Lake Placid next year?

Both my brother and I were lucky enough to get in.

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2007-08-27 7:01 AM
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TC3 - 2007-08-25 5:14 AM Hi Hokiex, Are you signed up for Lake Placid next year? Both my brother and I were lucky enough to get in. Tom

Yes! I was one of the lucky ones as well! It'll be my first Ironman. I'm logging the progress in my blog below. Congrats to you and your brother for getting in.

2007-08-27 10:41 PM
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I saw quite a few IM tattoos with Maple Leafs during the IMC 2007

 

2007-11-01 8:22 AM
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2007-11-02 8:00 PM
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uwmswimr - 2005-08-28 6:58 PM

Fight the temptaion, get a temp or something, but Ive heard too many people ripping on other people who got them. I personally wouldnt want to deal with that.



I have several pictures of tattoo's on the computer at work. All of them I got from another post on this site some time ago. I'll try and post them next week.


2007-11-03 12:15 PM
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Anyone have a picture of a similar design (american flag in the background), by chance? That sounds awesome.

After finishing IMKY next year I will likely get one; much to my wife's dismay. Maybe I'll use the argument posed earlier on this thread..."you weren't w/ me on my long rides & runs in the rain & July heat babe." It's mine. It will be my second tat. My first was in England when I was 19. I asked the guy if it would hurt. He said "it'll feel like hanging from the yardarms by your testicles." This as I looked over at my buddy with his head between his knees because he passes out by the sight of blood; especially his own. That was pretty funny.
2007-11-03 4:45 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has gotten a tattoo on the upper back/lower neck? I'm tattooless at this point and moving up from HIM distance in 2009. If successful, this will be my one and only tattoo. (Just dreaming of the right placement while on my long bike rides!)

To me, the M-Dot tattoo represents the triathlon's world's "Red Badge of Courage"....and I think it is a personal representation of one's efforts whether you are a pro, an elite, a top age grouper, or mid-grouper/back packer age grouper. Each person has there own victorious story and let NO ONE take that away from anyone of you that already wears the M-Dot or is comtemplating getting a well earned M-Dot Tattoo! I don't give a "f#$&" whether you finished the event in under 12 hours or just made the 17 hour or 18 hour cut off! You had the perseverance to see it through. I, myself, look up to those who have completed an Ironman Distance and hope to join you in those ranks!

Peace to all!
2007-11-04 9:17 PM
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I really like that swim bike run design, very cool. Can I borrow that idea?
2007-11-05 9:43 AM
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Sure you can borrow it.  I basically cutted and pasted things I liked together until I was happy with the outcome.  I'm happy with it because it basically says everything I wanted.
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