Ironman Widow

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dated a guy like this in college. I could not stand it and got out. We were both varsity athletes (same sport). Everything was about his schedule, workouts, nutrition etc.

It's a self-centered lifestyle.

This. Not compatible with family life. Sorry, time for hubby to get a new hobby.

Honestly, the shit women put up with is mind-boggling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should try to find out why he is so empty inside that he has to do this? At least that's what I heard some sherpas wonder about the many wealthy but bored foreigners who come to their homeland to try to scale Everest only to perish while using bad judgment attempting to summit.

Does anyone else find this as hilarious as I do?!

I think it's one of the wiser things I've ever read on DCUM.

+1

[Anonymous]

OP,

Your husband is a self centered ass. I run marathons and compete in triathlons. While I haven't trained for a IM, my training does take up time and I would never ask my family to ask what your husband expects.

If his IM goes well (or not) this might just be the start. My husband and family support me by encouraging me but my expectations are very reasonable and my training does not infringe on my family life. You need to nip this in the bud.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP Here. So the wine and pasta thing - he's on a strict no-carb deal where he burns fat..something about ketosis...

I got scolded for bringing home bagels. We do have a toddler, and it does throw off the balance of home time. He mostly works out before or after work, and then a long workout on weekends, but it definitely impacts time. Other than that, we do both spend time with our kid quite a bit - we just think it's okay to have other interests as well.

I do need to be supportive. He's so into this, and he knows he's making sacrifices, and it is pretty cool overall.

I'm just whining. I'll eat carbs at lunch when I need to.

Sacrifices? He's doing what he wants to do.

[Anonymous]

Great article on this in WSJ a few years ago, have the ironman spouse read this. When I was training for the MCM I made a huge effort not to have my training interfere with my life and children and spouse.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748703439504576116083514534672