Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
Don't want to start drifting this thread too far, but, please don't overgeneralize about husbands. If it wasn't for mine, I wouldn't be riding. And for years, he was the one that got the kids ready for the day, took them to daycare, school, etc. while I was out cavorting at the gym at 5 AM before work. And that's not counting the thousands of $ spent on course work for my group exercise certification/re-certification, clothing, music, classes at all hours of the day...
I realize that everyone's different, and I think you have received excellent advice. ....
Word, Crankin!

If it weren't for my husband, I would never have started distance running, which led to cycling and eventually, to swimming. My husband has always encouraged me in my athletics, and has had no objections when I bought yet another bike, pair of shorts, swimsuit, etc. Being an endurance athlete, I spend a lot of time on my bike and in the pool, and he's never complained.

Admittedly, both of us enjoy our "private" time and are introverts. In addition, he has a wealth of his own activities/interests that I don't share and which I don't begrudge him. It has to work both ways.

A lot of the TE spouses/partners are very supportive/encouraging.