Popular Running Tattoos

Although many individuals feel that a t-shirt is enough to remember their training and running by, some choose more permanent ways of remembering their dedication to fitness. Due to this trend, individuals can continue reading to discover the five most popular running tattoos.

Running Shoe

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Many runners enjoy simplicity and choose to tattoo a small running shoe onto their body. Individuals who have this tattoo often say that the ink is a constant reminder of how far they have come in their running career. They also report that the tattoo motivates them to keep increasing their training intensity and overall fitness level.

Met-Enkephalin

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The name of this tattoo often confuses athletes, even when they experience it on a consistent basis. This chemical compound is commonly credited for runner’s high, a feeling many individuals experience when running or training for long amounts of time at a high level of intensity.

Race Logos

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Every marathon has a race logo and these logos sometimes inspire art. Several runners receive a tattoo of a race’s logo after every event they complete.

Running Stick Men and Women

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Many runners decide that a great way to remember their dedication to running is through a stick figure tattoo. Although the majority of these tattoos are simple, some individuals choose to make their stick figure resemble themselves in some way.

Race Elevation

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Individuals who complete races with large inclines and declines often decide to get a tattoo that maps the elevation of their race route. Many individuals who are invested in running or training also enjoy this tattoo because it looks similar to a heartbeat.

Mackenzie Martin is a health writer and Mettis Trainer provided the information for this piece. Mackenzie writes for Fusion 360, an advertising agency in Utah. Find her on Google +.