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 2005-11-28 10:17 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Expert  658    San Diego |  Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ?I just picked up the latest issue of International Tattoo Art (along with Triathlete and Runner's World of course!) from Barnes & Noble and there is a section on hand tattoos. There is a picture of someones knuckles reading IRONMAN. IRON on the right and MAN on the left, the M is an MDOT. It was done at Chrome Lotus Tattoo in Orlando, FL. Joe Spino do you post here?? If so I have seen your tattoo, you made the mag! Oh yea I will get one most definitely. |
| 2005-11-30 8:14 AM in reply to: #286433 |
| Expert 680 NC Illinois | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? I wouldn't. Get the MDot tat if you do an MDot race. Seems pretty straight-forward to me. Seriously, think how you're gonna feel when another triathlete asks you what race you did, and you respond with "XXXXXXXXX" and they point out, with a befuddled look on their face, that race XXXXXXXXX isn't an MDot race. [I am not saying that doing a non-MDot race doesn't make you an Ironman, but getting an MDot tat is going too far] If you don't do an MDot race, and want a tat, go with the "140.6" enclosed in an oval ... or come up with your own idea. IMO, too much is made over the whole tat thing. Too many adults seemingly 'asking for permission' or approval to do it. As with all tats ... if you want it, get it. It's your body, you're the one that has to (or gets to) look at it for the rest of your life. The reality of thesituation is that 99.9% of all other people aren't gonna give a poop about your tat. Of the remaining 0.1%, half of those are going to wonder why you have a "watch logo" as a tattoo. =) |
| 2005-11-30 8:42 AM in reply to: #293602 |
| Expert 680 NC Illinois | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? There is a picture of someones knuckles reading IRONMAN. IRON on the right and MAN on the left, the M is an MDOT. Why not just get it on one's forehead? =) |
| 2005-12-03 3:09 AM in reply to: #291621 |
Member 19 Calgary | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? sweet! |
| 2005-12-03 2:14 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Extreme Veteran 333 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? absolutely, get 'er done. |
| 2005-12-03 3:09 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Member 19 Calgary | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? this is what i meant to post with that last message i put up. this was after my first IM...haven't looked back since getting it, i'm super happy with it.
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| 2005-12-31 5:27 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Extreme Veteran 617 Covington (New Orleans), La | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? You finish a race of that distance - whether "Ironman" licensed or not and you deserve the tattoo. If you want it, get it and don't have one iota of guilt about it. |
| 2006-01-11 10:37 AM in reply to: #286433 |
| Member 7 | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? I agree with most of the replies that if you have done the distance then get the M-dot if you wish, it seems to be the internationally recognised emblem for ironman triathlon. To be perfectly honest if you get it for yourself it won't matter having to explain to others which IM you got it for, and if someone has to ask 'what' the tattoo actually is, they won't care whether its an IM or iron-distance race, they will probably still be reeling from the 'how far !!!' answer you just gave them. I have done both and designed my own tattoo which incorporates flags of the countries of both Mdot and iron distance, the first one I did was the UK iron distance and the last one was the Norweigen iron distance, in between I have fitted a few IM races, all mean the same to me. http://imageevent.com/ironrose/training that is the design I now have on my leg with the extra 2 circles for the next two, they haven't been tattoed yet but are just for illustration. Rosey |
| 2006-01-20 8:23 PM in reply to: #321476 |
| Member 54 South Beach, FL | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? Ironrose, Those are some really cool designs. I'm not a tat person, but as for a T-shirt design or sticker for the car those look totally unique. |
| 2006-01-20 8:38 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Master 2447 Marietta, Ga | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? No tats for me either. But, I did break a major rule of mine by putting a "140.6" sticker on the back of my truck (on the glass so its easily removable). I like it cause its more subtle and only those "in the know" will understand its meaning. |
| 2006-01-23 3:35 AM in reply to: #286433 |
| Member 7 | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? Cheers Capt Dave. My bro is a designer so the first one was for me for the 5 IM's that I have done and the other 2 spaces are for the 2 I have planned for next year. The 2nd one is for a mate that did IM Lanzarote and said it was that hard he wanted something to resemble this, hence the horns !! I have had the main one done so I will see if I can get an image uploaded of the actual design. |
| 2006-11-15 9:51 AM in reply to: #286433 |
Champion 6931  Bellingham, Washington | Subject: Introducing my M-DOT and Princess Cha Cha Rutabega Actually had the M-Dot done back in August, just never got around to taking a picture. Last month got other pictures taken and lost the CD with the pictures. Now we have an addition to the family and got another role of film developed. So here it is. Cha Cha is the little Pomeranian between the legs.
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| 2006-11-15 12:36 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? Does anything use the MDOT logo on it mean its a symbol for quality? ok that was on a tania scale I was looking at buying. I would go MDOT over 140.6 though any day. Most would not know what either ment. I guess the real question is did you finish the I distance race in less than 17 hours? If so then really there is not a difference at all. Not sure though what to say if you did it in like 24 hours. Still amasing but its not quite the same. Since IM is 140.6 miles under 17 hours. Honestly the only people you can really say anything bad about if you have a MDOT are people who finish a MDOT race. Everyone else are just jealous wantbes anyways. People should be respectful that you did the distance and not that it was a sancationed race by WTC. besides how many people say they have done a half iron man when isn't a true half IM finished someone who finished half IM 70.3? |
| 2006-11-15 12:40 PM in reply to: #600110 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? chirunner134 - 2006-11-15 12:36 PM ...when isn't a true half IM finished someone who finished half IM 70.3? No. |
| 2006-11-15 12:53 PM in reply to: #600120 |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? JohnnyKay - 2006-11-15 12:40 PM chirunner134 - 2006-11-15 12:36 PM ...when isn't a true half IM finished someone who finished half IM 70.3? No. Thanks for the info. I jsut did not know. I looking for my first HIM this next year and I did not want to step on toes if it was not the 70.3. I feel so much better now thanks. |
| 2006-11-15 1:33 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Extreme Veteran 474 Ocean City | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? Dont worry what everyone else thinks! Tattoos are a personal thing! I dont have an M-Dot tattoo, but I am covered with sleeves on both arms. I didnt do it to impress anyone or for their approval |
| 2006-11-15 6:48 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Member 51 Bloomington, IN | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? |
| 2006-11-15 7:04 PM in reply to: #286433 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? Which ever way you go people will *****. Do whatever makes you happy. Of course this type of question does make for a good argument!! |
| 2006-11-16 12:41 PM in reply to: #600152 |
Extreme Veteran 333 Québec City | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? chirunner134 - 2006-11-15 12:53 PM JohnnyKay - 2006-11-15 12:40 PM chirunner134 - 2006-11-15 12:36 PM ...when isn't a true half IM finished someone who finished half IM 70.3? No. Thanks for the info. I jsut did not know. I looking for my first HIM this next year and I did not want to step on toes if it was not the 70.3. I feel so much better now thanks. Some people made fun of me because I had the Mdot tattoed after my first Iron distance triathlon saying that it was not a real "Ironman". They're probably jealous anyway and here's my anwer to that : "For you, what would be a real marathon ? Boston, Chicago, New York ? Isn't the local marathon still a marathon ? That's the same thing for Ironman... It's about the distance, not about the brand... Never a guy who had finished an Iron distance tri or a WTC Ironman had told me such things... Instead, they congratulate you because they know what it is about... Cheers, Christian. |
| 2006-11-16 1:21 PM in reply to: #601236 |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? Christ - 2006-11-16 12:41 PM "For you, what would be a real marathon ? Boston, Chicago, New York ? Isn't the local marathon still a marathon ? yeah my second marathon was the des moine marathon after already doing chicago and let me tell you since both races courses are certified so their really there was no difference except for the fan support, sport drink, and number of runners. I made the mistake thinking somehow it would be easier. Let me tell you at mile 17 it hit me I was doing a marathon and it was still 26.2 miles. It really comes down to generic cola vs coke. Some people do not care if you ask for a coke and get a cola drink. Other people will get really upset because they have to have the brand. I think that is where the real difference lies. For those who have done both is there any real differences between the race or maybe how its handled? |
| 2006-11-16 1:52 PM in reply to: #286433 |
Pro 3673 MAC-opolis | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? Did someone say "tattoos"? Woo Hoo........
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| 2006-11-17 11:07 AM in reply to: #286433 |
Member 48 | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? No Tat for me. But if I WERE to get one - I think the "140.6" would be the way to go. As to the Mdot, ultimately it's up to the person whose body is going to be tatooed - but to me it seems more appropriate to get the Mdot tatoo after completing an Mdot race. Wouldn't it sorta be like getting a "Boston Marathon" tatoo after completing any marathon? Well, not that extreme - but I think there's a point I'm trying to make somewhere. |
| 2006-11-18 7:58 AM in reply to: #602176 |
Elite 2863 | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? MadCityMick - 2006-11-17 11:07 AM No Tat for me. But if I WERE to get one - I think the "140.6" would be the way to go. As to the Mdot, ultimately it's up to the person whose body is going to be tatooed - but to me it seems more appropriate to get the Mdot tatoo after completing an Mdot race. Wouldn't it sorta be like getting a "Boston Marathon" tatoo after completing any marathon? Well, not that extreme - but I think there's a point I'm trying to make somewhere. Probably not the best example comparing Boston to any marathon. You have to qualify for Boston, like you have to qualify for Kona IM. For those who do Boston or Kona, yes, they do deserve a little extra "props" for their achievement. But as far as having an M-Dot tattoo for completing a non-WTC race......140.6 is 140.6 in my opinion. The m-dot is a symbol that is synonymous with 140.6 triathlon, whether or not WTC agrees or not. It's just the way it is. I dare anyone to say Silverman, Redman, Great Floridian, Grand Columbian etc are any easier than any WTC race. By the way, here's my m-dot tattoo.... |
| 2006-11-18 10:20 AM in reply to: #286433 |
Master 2033 | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? Now for the REAL contraversy... After a IM 70.3 event will I have earned the M or the dot?  |
| 2006-11-18 10:34 AM in reply to: #602897 |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: MDot Tattoo after Iron-distance triathlon ? oipolloi - 2006-11-18 7:58 AM I dare anyone to say Silverman, Redman, Great Floridian, Grand Columbian etc are any easier than any WTC race. ok. Those are much much more easier than any mdot race. ok someone had to say it. Since I have only done spirits I should know. |
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