Im getting fat........

Ok so not really but this is how a major discussion began. I cant get in my desired workouts because of the grueling ironman schedule.

Lets face it, if I want to see my husband something has to give. Between selling season, tax season, Ironman training, there just isn't a whole lot of time left unless we just don't see each other. Typical day goes like this, and this is 7 days a week, not M-F

430am wake up
5am Dunkin Donuts for pre swim Coffee or Working to accommodate later workout
545 am at pool or run
7am home for shower or in office if no training
7am until 2pm or 5pm when more training starts
7pm home
830pm sleep

This is just Todd's schedule. Mine parallels except my training activities must either happen at 530 am or 5pm in order to do my job effectively so I was starting to get fat since I began skipping my workouts so as to be home. Without skipping mine, the cumulative time I would be spending with my husband on a weekly basis would be around 5 hours, NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The great thing about issue is we found out we can really work together through issues, calmly, effectively, and fix them. Some many say just don't skip, be your own woman, others "Why cant Todd just skip his?" The reality is Todd is very very good at this Ironman thing, so if we are going to do it, lets go big! At this point in time it does take some higher ranking on the priority list. The compromise? We revisited the training program for starters. Second Todd will be accompanying me on the beach cruiser when I run as to not create more stress on his body and so I'm not running alone at night. Lastly with the days becoming longer, I can start riding again with groups in town of retirees as they try to flee the heat.

All in all, it was a great insight into how well we work together. I only hope others can have these crucial conversations. I know the week or so leading up to this it was awful to keep it inside. I don't know how some couples let it stew for years and years. No wonder many fail.