October 2005 Tat of the Month

James Marks - 21 years old, Denison University Harrier

Strike one up for the Canadians. James was born in the land up north just outside of Toronto and is proud of his heritage. Rumor has it that at Denison, our tattooed Canadian hero would belt out Celine Dion songs on team long runs. Over time, the team expressed interest in him showing his Maple Leaf pride in a more suitable manner. A few Labatt Blue's later, the young James was at the tat parlor becoming a man. Placed on the outside of his right thigh, the red maple leaf and running figure's presence can be seen on race day just below the Denison "Big Red" uniform - letting competitors know it's all business from the big country.

More great things that come from Canada include, but aren't limited to, maple syrup, Mike Myers, Wolverine from the X-Men, Kevin Sullivan, Bryan Adams*, Terrence and Phillip, Gretzky, hockey, and Vancouver. 
* Bryan Adams is much cooler than Ryan Adams will ever be.

Congrats to James on earning some fine CRC merchandise.

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