A permanent reminder.....

I got my first tattoo about 7 years ago. I wouldn't say I regret it, but it turns out that the tramp stamp that seemed so awesome at 22 years old, doesn't seem so awesome at 29. I don't dislike it to the point that I want to get it removed, but I wouldn't rule out the idea of having it covered and turned into something else. Regardless, I've wanted another one ever since, but this time I wanted to make sure that I put more thought into it. I finally got to the point where I knew I wanted it to relate to running since it's become such a big part of my life. I toyed around with the idea of getting the word "run" translated into Norwegian on each heel but couldn't quite commit. I wasn't getting that "aha moment" feeling with it. When I thought of words to describe my next tattoo, I kept coming back to meaningful and timeless. What fits that criteria more than a scripture tattoo? It doesn't get any more timeless than a reference from the Good Book. I ran across (ha! no pun intended) a verse on a running blog and knew immediately that it was what I had been searching for.

So now, I knew what I wanted.......the next hurdle was deciding when to get it. A newly tattoo-ed foot does not pair well with running and I had a goal to meet by the end of the year and a 1/2 marathon to train for. I ended up hitting my 300 mile mark a week earlier than I expected so that has left me with a little break in my running..........which brings us to today.


I got recommendations on good tattoo places in Murfreesboro from my co-workers and went and got quotes from them. The second one I went to after work quoted the cheapest price and said I could get it done tonight. DEAL! I dropped Darcy off at home, grabbed my neighbor Michelle for moral support and went back for my new ink. After practically going cross-eyed from staring at so many font options, I finally settled on one. No turning back now!

I can't tell you how glad I was that I had brought Michelle with me. She and the tattoo artist chatted away, providing some much needed distraction. It made it easier to ignore the deafening buzz of the tattoo needle and the hot, searing pain in my foot. Ok, it wasn't as bad as all that. But it stung. And it burns........even three hours later. But here it is, chapter and verse: "....Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Hebrews 12:1

I highly recommend the tattoo place I went to!

Straight Edge Tattoo
2285 NW Broad St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-848-0123