I think you are reading too deeply into what I am saying. I don't think it matters at all if that subculture passed people by. It is just that, a subculture of people who all have something in common (many of whom have also undergone great battles of courage while not swim/bike/running and who might even find solace in the act of endurance sports).


Mind you, I have no tattoos myself I was just trying to explain why people would embrace them. I was in no way making judgement on people who choose not to tri, but in that case, it should not be assumed that people who do triathlons do not face huge battles in life themselves. Have you seen the videos about the Hoyts? They are really incredible (and totally off topic about tatoos).



Speaking of tattoos, basketball is on in our home right now, and they ALL seem to have tats. I guess because they show their arms so much?