This is a great topic of discussion for us.
When does working out and training for an event take too much time away from family?
Is it different if your spouse isn't a swimmer or athletic?
How does your spouse feel about how much you train each week?
What comprimises have you made?
2011 WSJ Article:
A Workout Ate My Marriage
Exercise Can Set Off Conflict About Family, Free Time; Errands vs. English Channel
What's funny is I trained with Jordan (featured in the article) on Thursday July 5th, 2007 at Asphalt Green in NYC, he gave me a ride back by my hotel which was pretty close to his office. Very nice guy.
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I swim 2 x week when hubby is at work and the kids are in school. Also once on a weekend depending on our plans. I would love to do more, but with DH being a night owl and me needing to be back to get my oldest to school, its just not possible for me to swim the 5.15am - 6.30am sessions. When the outdoor pool 5 mins away opens over the summer I'll be there at 6am - he'll cope with the early mornings because it puts me in a better mood, keeps my weight down (a bit) and its only temporary!
A wise lady once said to me.....
"Even though I've swum some great swims and achieved some great times, my proudest achievement was giving birth to my kids"
I swim 2 x week when hubby is at work and the kids are in school. Also once on a weekend depending on our plans. I would love to do more, but with DH being a night owl and me needing to be back to get my oldest to school, its just not possible for me to swim the 5.15am - 6.30am sessions. When the outdoor pool 5 mins away opens over the summer I'll be there at 6am - he'll cope with the early mornings because it puts me in a better mood, keeps my weight down (a bit) and its only temporary!
A wise lady once said to me.....
"Even though I've swum some great swims and achieved some great times, my proudest achievement was giving birth to my kids"
