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Me personally, I want to get some ink-done when I finish my 1st IM, but I'm thinkin it's going to be more of the 140.6 sort. Personal preference. I think it's awexome when I see people w/ m-dot tattoos, it's like some sort of extended family.

My husband and I each got m-dot tattoos for our 10th anniversary. He finished his first IM in 2003 and I finished in 2005.

We also raced together for our 10th, which was great. My first triathlon ever was the morning we got engaged. We did that race together too. Our oldest son did his first youth tri last summer at almost 6 years old. He did great, once we got out of the way. He is "training" now for this year's event.

I love the tattoos. It didn't hurt either. It's a great conversation starter.
Sara

I will be getting one as well. Although My Baby's momma does not think its a good idea she said it was like I am gloating/showing off by getting one. I dont care though... I mean think about it how many of the actualy human beings on earth can actually finish one... If people think it is gloating I say... Gloat on!

Got one on my lower right calf. I did IM Florida. It is small but I wanted it.

TriSooner, that is the nicest one I have seen.

I went with a capital T with 3 circles above on my left shoulder. The circles have an S, B, and R in them and the T has 140.6 across it. All black with yellow letters and numbers. I love it. If I had a digital camera I would post a pic.

Love the pics! TriSooner great Tattoo!!! Love hearing everyones opinions.

Personally, I don't buy the idea that some tattoos are just for the wearer, a tattoo is very 'outgoing' message. So for me, it would have to be something I would everyone to see and it would have to convey a message that I would proud for everyone to know. So, yes I've wanted an ironman tattoo for a few years but after reading these posts it definitely wont be an mdot, not sure what it would be yet but I think I'm going to have pleeaaannnnttttyyy of time to decide!

Kylie you have just read (written?) my mind. I am very proud of my 2 (so far) IM finishes and certainly wear the logo on clothing, but the thought of having a logo of any brand on my body forever is just not something I'm into. The blisters on my feet, the shape of my legs, and the odd tan lines on my back are better little reminders for me of the magnitude of my achievement.

It is cool that those who have the tattoo's have them and allow me to ID fellow iron people easily. It is just not something I'm keen on.

I think the M-Dot tattoo would be about the only tattoo that I would ever get. Then again, I made it 6 years in the Marine Corps without a tattoo, so the M-Dot doesn't get much of a chance. I think tattoos look pretty cool on other people, I just change my mind too much to want something that would last as long as a tattoo.

Personally, though I've completed an official IM, I wouldn't get an M-dot, for reasons others have mentioned (plus, the Ironman corporation tried to threaten me for using Ironmom on a T-shirt) so I have no happy feelings toward the corporate side of the whole Ironman gig.

I have considered someday getting a coverup tattoo for my old tattoo from my punk rock band:

and if I ever got that, it would be some kind of flowing black swimmer/biker/runner thing like was posted above. Perhaps in a spiral going outwards.

I'm no artist, but personal responsibility for anything permanent on my body is important to me. So I've designed all my own tattoos. Came up with this one in the spring and love the minimalist approach.

I would get an M-Dot tattoo; not sure if I am going to but I would.

There are a lot of things I've done that I'm proud of that I haven't gotten permanently on my body. And I don't regret doing those things either.

I'm getting this tattoed on my calf...

i wish.

Awesome entry! I'm glad things worked out the way they did.

This MDot tattoo thread has come up numerous times on numerous sites. It usually ends up with:

- people who don't like tattoos
- people who like tattoos
- people who like tattoos but don't want to put a corporate logo on their body
- people who don't like tattoos and really don't understand why you'd get a tattoo and especally one with a corporate logo
- people who like tattoos and would get a corporate logo on their body
- people who like tattoos and wouldn't get a corporate logo on their body but would make an exception to an MDot because they believe it is a lifestyle and not a corporate logo
- people who will tattoo anything on their body including a grocery list or the blue screen of death

Did I miss anyone?

tsilcyc I agree. As I started this I could see each of the people you describe come out. This comes down to, "how do you feel about tattoos?" So how someone might answer this queston will be based on their opinions of tattoos.

Another category to add to this:
- Those on the fence about getting a tattoo and (fill in your corporate logo opinion here)

i'm a 6 then

although i had long been considering getting the logo of a certain blood center in denver, to remind myself and others that blood donation is not to be forgotten. for without, diva has no mom. i haven't done it yet because i haven't filled the pool with all the blood that i recieved. still got a ways to go, and you can't donate for a while after getting inked.

Nice tatoo Ben!! A cool variation on the M-dot logo

Nice Ben!...I'm a 6.

I guess I would say I'm a 2 (people who like tattoos). While I don't have one, I always wanted one. Some one told me once "write down the tattoo you want. Wait 1 year. If you still like the idea, get it."

I wanted to get my first tattoo when I was 16 and I'm 33 now. The only idea that has been close to 1 year has been something to do with triathlon or IM.

I like tattoos and I think they're sexy in moderation. I already have one, non-tri related that I got when I finished my first year of university. I'd have more (and more visible ones) if my chosen profession and where I live wasn't so conservative.

I didn't want to get an MDoT tattoo for completing 1 IM. I wanted to make sure that I committed to the sport. Now that I've finished 5IMs, including 2 in extreme heat and 1 on a tough course in extreme rain and cold where I managed to get a big PR, I am due. I feel comfortable getting the MDoT even if I never do another IM again (unlikely that I won't but I guess you never know). I am still trying to decide the design around the MDoT and have a few ideas, so it won't be long now. I will put it on my back so people can see it when I'm wearing my bathing suit or racing top but I can cover it up easily at work.

At the same time as my MDoT I'm going to get another, non tri related tat that I've been wanting forever.

After that, once I have kids, I will fore sure get some small tattoos that symbolize them and after that no more tattoos!