MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ?

It all depends on what that symbol means to the wearer.

Some MDot tattoo wearers who didn't do Ironman, but an iron distance race, really don't care that they didn't do an Ironman race. To them the MDot represents the fact that they finished an iron distance race. Although I don't know many who have done that.

Personally, I would never brand myself with a corporate logo. That's how I look at it. OK, I would if I got paid handsomely.

To get a tattoo represents many things to different people. Personally I don't feel that I need to get some "tramp stamp" on my lower back or on my calf or ankle to advertise my accomplishments.

As I understand it, the MDot is a universal, simple enough statement though, to proclaim your bad-assness and once superior level of fitness (hopefully you can maintain at least half of that year-round!), regardless of which brand iron distance race you completed.

I'm sure Ironman LOVES the free advertising from people who didn't do an Ironman race who wear their tattoo. It's free advertising forever!

an iron man to me means completing a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run (or shuffle or walk)

Great Floridian Iron Distance completed last month:

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This same topic was discussed a few months ago.  The majority of us would get the tattoo, if we were the tattoo type.  The general consensus is that Ironman is the informal name for any 140.6 race.  Velcro vs. hook & loop.  Same thing.

Besides, everything from bathroom scales to weight benches and powder drinks now sport the name and logo of Ironman.  Its so commercialized that its meaning is synonymous for anything 140.6.

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I feel a long-distance SLAP comming on...

Strange, I thought the consensus was that the "M-Dot" is the corporate brand for specific "Iron-Distance" tris. 

Also, the "140.6" has little to no meaning to most people and even most triathletes.  I think that it is only gaining popularity with the marketing of the 70.3 branding.  I think people who complete those should get a  M-Dot/2  tattoo.  Then we can start an entirely new worthless thread on everyones opinion of what kind of HIM tattoo they're allowed to have.

Well, for me... if you finish the distance... you're an Ironman, regardless if it was an Ironman sanctioned event or not.

I was wondering if any of you folks have Triathlete tattoos other than the MDot logo. I'd love to see 'em! I'll start a new thread for Tri-Tats.

I am assuming that was a joke   If it wasn't, i would love to hear the reasoning for not branding yourself with a corporate logo...unless it was for a lot of money...

I've done a few marathons, but I wouldn't put down a tattoo of 26.2 Boston or 26.2 NYC

Unless I actually do them.  So I'm going to have to be satisfied with 26.2 Vancouver, Portland, Las Vegas, Whidby Island

Just my opinion.  Everyone has one.

Dang, Luis, what hurt more, the IM or the tattoo?  That looks painful.