Too weak?

[Zen]

if you think you can do it, you can do it.

I think you can do it, too.

It would be better to have his support but don't let him hold you back. It will result in some conflict though, so be ready to stand up for yourself.

There's only one way to find out.

[KnottedYet]

I think you can, too.


After all the misdiagnoses you went thru, I can see why he's nervous. Maybe he needs reassurance? If your doc told him it was ok, would he feel better about it?

[Veronica]

He loves you. He's worried about you. Give him some time to see that your health issues are under control. He doesn't want to lose you and he doesn't want you to be sick.

It drives me nuts sometimes how Thom "hovers" when we're mountain biking. But I know my accidents this summer freaked him out. He'll get over it eventually and so will your husband.

Maybe compromise and go for an Olympic distance next.

V.

[kelownagirl]

I say go for it. Can you get a doctor's support? Maybe that would put your hubby's fears at ease?

[rocknrollgirl]

Ahhhh...Men. Strange wee beasties. Chris sometimes get all weird and protective of me too, but it comes from love. It is all in the delivery.


Now about the training. I think that if you are feeling up to it you should try. Just start slowly and get on a good plan. Just very quietly show him that you can handle it, by actions rather than words. He will come around.

[Zen]

Love?
Or control?

[limewave]

Love?
Or control?

It's love. He's not a controlling guy at all. This is the first time he's voiced concern over something I wanted to do. That's why I really want to take what he says to heart and consider it.

I will have to talk to my doctor and see what she says. The 1/2 I want to do isn't until July so I would have plenty of time to train and get health issues under control.