Is it okay to get a tattoo the same day I run a marathon?

Question

I'm going to be in the same city as my favorite tattoo artist over a long weekend when I plan to run a marathon. Is there any good reason I can't run 26.2 in the morning and get a tattoo in the evening?

Answer 1

Generally okay, at least as long as that kind of run is normal for you.  Marathons deplete the body, as does tattooing, and too much in one day could be problematic.  Minimally, I'd make sure you have a few hours to rest up, eat a bit and relax your metabolism to normal.

Obviously, shower & clean up before you show up for the tattoo appointment.  Stinky is never good when getting inked.

I've gotten inked after a 90 minute gym workout + 6 mile run, and it's never been a problem as long as I did the above.  Note quite the same thing but I think it will translate well.

Answer 2

uhm no it's gonna hurt alot and you have to keep it bandaged so that might fall off.

Answer 3

Getting the tattoo after the marathon should be fine. Just make sure you've eaten enough and aren't dehydrated or overly tired from the marathon, you run the risk of passing out.

Before the marathon would not be such a good idea.