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 purposefully avoid talking about my workouts or my goals with her because she doesn't seem interested or happy when I bring the topic up. At times she has flat out said that the topic makes her feel worse about herself.
Change the subject: mention how easily you can lose weight, too. She'll get a plenty good workout smacking you around for an hour or two. :bolt:
(Sorry, I know you were being serious. I think Fortress and philoswimmer gave great advice.)
I purposefully avoid talking about my workouts or my goals with her because she doesn't seem interested or happy when I bring the topic up. At times she has flat out said that the topic makes her feel worse about herself.
Change the subject: mention how easily you can lose weight, too. She'll get a plenty good workout smacking you around for an hour or two. :bolt:
(Sorry, I know you were being serious. I think Fortress and philoswimmer gave great advice.)
