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 took the time to explain to my wife that that wasn't something that I wanted to do but something that I needed to do. I set a workout schedule that minimized time away from the family (mornings). When I do workout in the evenings, weekends, or attend meets family commitments come first. She has a veto on these times. She understands how important this is, though, and doesn't use it unless it's necessary.
IMHO, you have to be open about why you're working out and be willing to be flexible. It's all in the give and take.
I took the time to explain to my wife that that wasn't something that I wanted to do but something that I needed to do. I set a workout schedule that minimized time away from the family (mornings). When I do workout in the evenings, weekends, or attend meets family commitments come first. She has a veto on these times. She understands how important this is, though, and doesn't use it unless it's necessary.
IMHO, you have to be open about why you're working out and be willing to be flexible. It's all in the give and take.
