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.
I think my partner really respects the commitment that I've made to stick to my workout schedule, rain or shine (that means something when you swim outdoors all year round!), and he encourages me to go on the few times that I think about skipping. I'd like him to come to meets, but he's not keen on that (though he will "crew" me for open swims). I guess that's too much to expect -- they can be kind of boring for non-swimmers, after all.
I think my partner really respects the commitment that I've made to stick to my workout schedule, rain or shine (that means something when you swim outdoors all year round!), and he encourages me to go on the few times that I think about skipping. I'd like him to come to meets, but he's not keen on that (though he will "crew" me for open swims). I guess that's too much to expect -- they can be kind of boring for non-swimmers, after all.
