How to persuade spouse you must go to a meet?

I'm seeking creative ideas on how to persuade my spouse that I simply must go to a travel meet in December. He didn't quite make vomit noises when I mentioned it, but looked a bit (not unduly) irritated/bewildered/annoyed by my desire to compete in meets. (He hasn't raced much lately.) The timing was likewise unappealing. Any thoughts? I was contemplating calling my mother and begging for a visit.
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  • Remind them you're a sprinter, not just a flyer. I guess sometimes it's good not to have a coach. But I'll be there swimming the 50 and the 100 with you on Saturday! Heh. One is an ex-4IMer and 2flyer and another claims I haven't really swum enough races to know what I am good at. Anyway, I'll try to finish warmdown in enough time to see your heats: you'll be at least a handul after me.
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  • Remind them you're a sprinter, not just a flyer. I guess sometimes it's good not to have a coach. But I'll be there swimming the 50 and the 100 with you on Saturday! Heh. One is an ex-4IMer and 2flyer and another claims I haven't really swum enough races to know what I am good at. Anyway, I'll try to finish warmdown in enough time to see your heats: you'll be at least a handul after me.
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