(07-11-2012, 10:08 AM)glaconman Wrote: Well said MLCMM.
I can't help noticing this at all levels of running.
Runners get commended for their achievements and dedication. But sometimes the real achievement is knowing what the healthy balance is and being able to fulfill all our roles in life. I guess alot of it is negotiated behind closed doors and it's not always correct to judge.
Needless to say there are some terrific role models at RC who know how to prioritise. Dan and his night-time training spring to mind.
Sorry, but I disagree with these points. Or rather, I'm confused by them.
No, I'm not advocating trying NOT to achieve a 'healthy work-life balance', but nor would I advocate not checking that you have your door key with you when you go out for a run. It just doesn't seem worth stating.
Why are we (on the verge of ) presuming that the guy in the newspaper story didn't have a chat with his wife before deciding to train for his 100 km run?
I don't get the point being made here. That some hobbies and interests are solitary and time-consuming? And we should hold back on admiring long distance runners until we are assured that their spouse was consulted?
Some partners might be delighted to get rid of the other half for a while, and if they are not, perhaps we should leave them to sort it out.
Nooooooooovember
