I waited until 24 hours after the tattoo was completed because that is how long I needed to wait to take a shower and change the bandage. See no shower equals no run before work.
It was still a rainy and overcast day with a break from the rain this afternoon which was perfect. Weather was upper 50’s with a light breeze making my post 10 mile and tattoo recovery day very pleasant. The run felt good and I didn’t even notice the tattoo or feel anything while running or after for that matter.
I did look at the meaning of the placement of tattoos before getting this one on my thigh. I was a little undecided about getting it on my thigh or on my ribcage. My ultimate decision came down to my thigh because my legs do most of the work. (The ribcage was second because I need my lungs and strong heart to run.)
The internet, which is always accurate and trustworthy, says that the placement of a tattoo on the legs or feet represent what you’re working (or moving) towards. I like that. And it is on my left leg and it says that choosing the left side is more meaningful since that is the side your heart is on. I like that too.
Run happy!