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 will take a contrary view on fit families. If it weren't for fitness my family would be like ships passing in the night. It is something we can all do together, and a common bond. There are definitely times when I have pushed it a bit far but, for the most part, it is something we share, all four of us. And, there's nothing like a good intra-familiar rivalry on results.
I think you've got that one right Geek! I know other families doing the same thing!
When my kidoos were home I was a runner. I did my running either at 4:30 a.m. or after 10 p.m. I didn't mind it cause I was young and had boundless energy back then. Most of the rest of my time was spent at their swimming events, cooking, or work.
I love my kids ferociously but I'll admit it is a tremendous break having them mostly on their own now!!
I will take a contrary view on fit families. If it weren't for fitness my family would be like ships passing in the night. It is something we can all do together, and a common bond. There are definitely times when I have pushed it a bit far but, for the most part, it is something we share, all four of us. And, there's nothing like a good intra-familiar rivalry on results.
I think you've got that one right Geek! I know other families doing the same thing!
When my kidoos were home I was a runner. I did my running either at 4:30 a.m. or after 10 p.m. I didn't mind it cause I was young and had boundless energy back then. Most of the rest of my time was spent at their swimming events, cooking, or work.
I love my kids ferociously but I'll admit it is a tremendous break having them mostly on their own now!!
