Should I even respond??

[ChickWithBrains]

What do you pay a coach for?

1. Developing a training schedule that is manageable for you
2. Analyzing your progress and adapting the training to it
3. Helping YOU acheive YOUR goals

You pay your coach to work with you, not berate you, not yell at you, not send you emails that aren't first and foremost supportive of you. Your coach has failed. Upfront payment or no, your antagonistic relationship that's developed between you and this coach won't help you out as much as finding a new coach will. Ask for a partial refund, encourage your hubby to continue, and find yourself someone who will understand that life and training goals need to be meshed and that you're a human being who needs to be treated with respect.

(I have a recommendation for you if you're looking for a paid IM coach, PM me.)

[Trekhawk]

http://www.dharmabliss.org/audio/omani_ver1.html

Hey mate does that help??

Good luck with the coach from hell.

[uforgot]

I know nothing about training for one of these, but I have to agree with Tuckerville. Your goals aren't compatible, but why is he going nuts over someone who was essentially just going along because her husband was training? He has his money. I think he sees talent/dedication in you and wants you to do more, but his bedside manner is atrocious. If you don't want to do more, don't, but maybe you should feel good about how much potential he thinks you have. Sort of reminded me of a student I once had, top grades in physics and math and she decided she wasn't going to college Of course I was kinder to her than this guy, but still horrified.

You are certainly an inspiration to all of us! Follow your heart.