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 this article deals more with Ironman. I have done (and I use that term loosely) 5 of them. To do one of these properly (never done by me) is, in my opinion, an incredibly selfish endeavor, especially if you have a family. One- sport pursuits are much more reasonable (unless combined with trolling the forums:)).
I agree that training for an Ironman is a lot more time-consuming than training for swimming.
I swim at a pool where there are a lot of triathletes; they always seem to be either swimming before or after another workout. I always wonder if they have families who support their decision to train. I like to exercise, but I like to spend time with my family more.
I think this article deals more with Ironman. I have done (and I use that term loosely) 5 of them. To do one of these properly (never done by me) is, in my opinion, an incredibly selfish endeavor, especially if you have a family. One- sport pursuits are much more reasonable (unless combined with trolling the forums:)).
I agree that training for an Ironman is a lot more time-consuming than training for swimming.
I swim at a pool where there are a lot of triathletes; they always seem to be either swimming before or after another workout. I always wonder if they have families who support their decision to train. I like to exercise, but I like to spend time with my family more.
