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.
Hey, is that a new Smilie or did I just miss this one? Cool! :D
At the bottom of the smilies, there's a link that says "more". Not that you need anything "more" to liven up your posts.
QUOTE=pmccoy;236713]At the bottom of the smilies, there's a link that says "more". Not that you need anything "more" to liven up your posts.
Oh, I know about those Smilies; I've used most of them at one time or another. I just somehow missed THAT one! :)
(Hey, if I'm going to spend my time posting on the forums, I may as well have fun doing it!)
QUOTE=pmccoy;236713]At the bottom of the smilies, there's a link that says "more". Not that you need anything "more" to liven up your posts.
Oh, I know about those Smilies; I've used most of them at one time or another. I just somehow missed THAT one! :)
(Hey, if I'm going to spend my time posting on the forums, I may as well have fun doing it!)
Gotcha! You keep on using those smilies! It's ok w/ me.
Maybe once you get super old, like gull and matysekj, you fall for that marketing bologna. Calling a geezer village an active adult community is like calling McDonald's coffee "premium" or Branson, MO a "destination vacation."
"Active adults" and "noodlers" are contradictory terms.
I live in an active adult community; it's called suburbia.
"Active adults" and "noodlers" are contradictory terms.
I live in an active adult community; it's called suburbia.
That's true! :D Fortunately, very few of the residents are noodlers and many are just as active as I am. The gym rocks with VERY active adults of all ages. This is a 55+ community, but 10% of the homes can be sold to 50+. Since only one of the homeowners has to qualify, there are a bunch of younger spouses.
Our community is just like the forums; most of the people are really nice, encouraging, supportive, friendly, and all around great people! But, like the forums and any community (even in suburbia...), there are also those who are bullies or just plain jerks. Always one in a crowd... :shakeshead:
When I've given up all hope, I'll move to an "active adult community," whatever that means. Dinner at 4 pm! Sweet.
Make sure to get there by 3:30 to catch the early bird special!
I know that I am a very lucky gal. My husband has always given me the support and freedom to pursue my goals and I do the same for him. When I got back in the pool less than a year ago for fitness, I never dreamed that swimming would become such a big part of my life. He has been there to support me and cheer me on every step of the way!!
I know that I am a very lucky gal. My husband has always given me the support and freedom to pursue my goals and I do the same for him. When I got back in the pool less than a year ago for fitness, I never dreamed that swimming would become such a big part of my life. He has been there to support me and cheer me on every step of the way!!
:cheerleader: Yeah, Tom! Our guys were great at Auburn, weren't they? Nice having our own photographers/videographers, too! :applaud:
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:)).
