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 2014-04-29 1:11 AM in reply to: Tootshibbard |
Veteran  2297    Great White North |  Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet....Buy it. |
| 2014-05-13 12:53 PM in reply to: Tootshibbard |
Veteran 218 Indianapolis, IN | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Let me first say that I am a triathlete and may look at it differently if I weren't but I would not wear Ironman gear out of respect for those that actually do them. The hard work and dedication that it takes to be able to complete an Ironman is amazing and they deserve for something to be "theirs." Thats just me. |
| 2014-05-13 1:07 PM in reply to: satchmo72 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Alright I'll bite on this Triathletes take themselves way too seriously sometimes, this is one of those times. Wearing Ironman gear if you have not completed one is fine. Maybe you are supporting someone, supporting the brand, etc. You don't need to have finished to wear the gear, and those that think so are taking Ironman way too seriously. Wearing Ironman finisher gear without finishing one can be different. You are labeling yourself as a finisher at least that is the perception that you are giving, so expect people to ask questions, complement you, or whatever. But since you asked about wearing Ironman gear I say go ahead. If someone says thats "wrong" or "not fair", etc then they really need to take it a bit less seriously. |
| 2014-05-13 1:37 PM in reply to: bcagle25 |
Member 763 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Ok, here my two cents.... Who cares what you wear? If you finish and IM and wear the gear, good for you. If you wear the gear and haven't finished an IM, then no big deal. Clothes are clothes. I know when I walk around the metro NY area, I see alot of folks in Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Rangers, Knicks, etc., jerseys, and I'm pretty sure that none of them play for those teams. So, why as a triathlon community, do we have such a stigma/issue/hang-up about IM gear. Give it a rest y'all. |
| 2014-05-13 1:41 PM in reply to: LarchmontTri |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... The poeple I hate are those without children who have not done an IM and yet they wear IM clothing and give advice on raising children. |
| 2014-05-13 1:42 PM in reply to: LarchmontTri |
Member 5452 NC | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by LarchmontTri So, why as a triathlon community, do we have such a stigma/issue/hang-up about IM gear. Give it a rest y'all. Never assume the internet triathlon community is necessarily reflective of the triathlon community. |
| 2014-05-13 1:59 PM in reply to: KathyG |
| 553 St Catharines, Ontario | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by KathyG Many of us triathletes wear Ironman Timex watches as they are awesome cheap watches that are water proof and also have lap counter, and count down timers. +1 |
| 2014-05-13 2:20 PM in reply to: Goosedog |
Expert 1224 Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by Goosedog Originally posted by LarchmontTri So, why as a triathlon community, do we have such a stigma/issue/hang-up about IM gear. Give it a rest y'all. Never assume the internet triathlon community is necessarily reflective of the triathlon community.
^^^This for sure... The internet triathlon community is much more vocal, yet hidden behind their avatars and usernames. |
| 2014-05-13 2:21 PM in reply to: Goosedog |
| Member 763 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by Goosedog Originally posted by LarchmontTri So, why as a triathlon community, do we have such a stigma/issue/hang-up about IM gear. Give it a rest y'all. Never assume the internet triathlon community is necessarily reflective of the triathlon community. point well taken...I was referring to the folks on the net, not the wider community |
| 2014-05-13 2:52 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by Left Brain I have been inspired to buy an IM finsiher shirt. I can't wait until someone asks me if I did the race and I say, "no", and just stand there staring. What would come next from them? They will pee on your bike. |
| 2014-05-13 3:24 PM in reply to: Tootshibbard |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Who gives a . IM is a brand. Wear what you want. |
| 2014-05-13 3:47 PM in reply to: simpsonbo |
Veteran 498 Redding, CA | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... I wear the Superman logo most of the time, but I have never leapt a tall building in a single bound, stopped a locomotive with my strength, or beaten a bullet in a race. I know... I'm a poser... and yet I shall continue the masquerade.
I do however have a Vineman 70.3 hat at home that I will probably not wear until that day in July when I finish the race. Just feel like I have to earn it. You should wear what you want, you don't really have to explain yourself. |
| 2014-05-13 5:40 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
| 128 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... We haven't even tackled the meat of the issue what if you finished a 70.3 what rights does that give you for ironman branded clothing, items, finisher gear, tattoos and m dot car logos  |
| 2014-05-13 5:41 PM in reply to: JonnyVero |
| 128 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by JonnyVero I wear the Superman logo most of the time, but I have never leapt a tall building in a single bound, stopped a locomotive with my strength, or beaten a bullet in a race. I know... I'm a poser... and yet I shall continue the masquerade.
I do however have a Vineman 70.3 hat at home that I will probably not wear until that day in July when I finish the race. Just feel like I have to earn it. You should wear what you want, you don't really have to explain yourself. I was looking through ebay did you know you can get a superman cycling jersey |
| 2014-05-13 5:52 PM in reply to: sirdizzy |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... I do not care what you wear unless it says finisher. Just do not wear your ironman brand head phones during a race. . |
| 2014-05-13 7:55 PM in reply to: chirunner134 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by chirunner134 I do not care what you wear unless it says finisher. Just do not wear your ironman brand head phones during a race. . But you have to admit, aside from the internet, if I wear an IM finisher shirt there is not a single person who is going to tell me I shouldn't wear it. I wear the shirt, someone asks if I did that IM, I say no.....and then what? |
| 2014-05-13 8:00 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Or......I wear it, you ask if I did the IM, and I say, "no, I do cross fit, I just took it away from an IM finisher." |
| 2014-05-13 8:50 PM in reply to: simpsonbo |
Veteran 218 Indianapolis, IN | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by simpsonbo Who gives a . IM is a brand. Wear what you want. That is what I was thinking too, IM is a brand, not just a race series. I wont wear it until I finish one but to each their own. |
| 2014-05-14 10:31 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
| 128 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by chirunner134 I do not care what you wear unless it says finisher. Just do not wear your ironman brand head phones during a race. . But you have to admit, aside from the internet, if I wear an IM finisher shirt there is not a single person who is going to tell me I shouldn't wear it. I wear the shirt, someone asks if I did that IM, I say no.....and then what? I'd punch you in the face and take it off you hockey style, |
| 2014-05-14 10:33 AM in reply to: sirdizzy |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by sirdizzy Originally posted by Left Brain I'd punch you in the face and take it off you hockey style, Originally posted by chirunner134 I do not care what you wear unless it says finisher. Just do not wear your ironman brand head phones during a race. . But you have to admit, aside from the internet, if I wear an IM finisher shirt there is not a single person who is going to tell me I shouldn't wear it. I wear the shirt, someone asks if I did that IM, I say no.....and then what? LOL That would be fun! |
| 2014-05-14 10:59 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Veteran 273 Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by chirunner134 I do not care what you wear unless it says finisher. Just do not wear your ironman brand head phones during a race. . But you have to admit, aside from the internet, if I wear an IM finisher shirt there is not a single person who is going to tell me I shouldn't wear it. I wear the shirt, someone asks if I did that IM, I say no.....and then what? My next response would probably be "well... ooookay..." and just walk away. I wont tell you not to wear it but I would certainly look at you a bit funny. |
| 2014-05-14 11:03 AM in reply to: noofus |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by noofus Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by chirunner134 I do not care what you wear unless it says finisher. Just do not wear your ironman brand head phones during a race. . But you have to admit, aside from the internet, if I wear an IM finisher shirt there is not a single person who is going to tell me I shouldn't wear it. I wear the shirt, someone asks if I did that IM, I say no.....and then what? My next response would probably be "well... ooookay..." and just walk away. I wont tell you not to wear it but I would certainly look at you a bit funny. Because the general public never looks at triathletes a bit funny. *rolls eyes* I said it once and I'll say it again, its threads like this that show that triathletes take themselves a bit too seriously sometimes. Arguing if its justifiable for someone to wear IM gear is a bit....ridiculous |
| 2014-05-14 11:14 AM in reply to: bcagle25 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... At first I thought, how the hell did this thread even make it to 3 pages? Who cares? Then I read the replies and I cantstopraffing. Yeah, triathletes may take themselves way too seriously, but y'all are also great at making fun of how seriously you take yourselves. Says the lady who's never wearing less than 3 items of Ironcrap and has four IM DNFs to her name. If it's useful and free or cheap, I'll wear it. If it has something highly objectionable to me on it, I may turn it inside out (no one's ever offered me a Joe Camel tech-material running singlet, though). I don't care what other people wear. Anyone who knows me even marginally knows I don't even care what I wear! |
| 2014-05-14 11:16 AM in reply to: noofus |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... Originally posted by noofus Originally posted by Left Brain My next response would probably be "well... ooookay..." and just walk away. I wont tell you not to wear it but I would certainly look at you a bit funny. Originally posted by chirunner134 I do not care what you wear unless it says finisher. Just do not wear your ironman brand head phones during a race. . But you have to admit, aside from the internet, if I wear an IM finisher shirt there is not a single person who is going to tell me I shouldn't wear it. I wear the shirt, someone asks if I did that IM, I say no.....and then what? That would be devastating to me. |
| 2014-05-14 11:25 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Wearing IronMan gear when not an Ironman, yet.... You mean the drunk college kid at the bar with the "FBI" shirt and backwards hat wasn't REALLY a member of the Bureau? OMG, I thought all T-shirts were a billboard for the truth. Learn something new every day.
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