How does one reconcile a simultaneous deep urge to regularly embark on epic endurance adventures with a non-negotiable urge to be present with one’s growing family? My wife and I are days or possibly weeks away from greeting our second child (our other daughter will be three in August). With one, i…

[image] AJS914: Do all your spouses realize how serious you are about training? I’m convinced my wife thinks I’m crazy / obsessive. The 5 kg of maltodextrin in a bright orange container as part of my homemade drink mix doesn’t help, either. Or the fructose. Or the protein shakes. Or …

Thanks man! :wink: We had our challenges but it’s going magnificent compared with the time I finally managed to see him, and his condition then, to now. Everyday we are shuffling but making awesome strides, and the fact that I am shameless asking for help from the amazing school and therapists does…

So many thoughtful responses so far. Thanks, all. Definitely going to implement lots of the good advice that came/continues to come my way.

[image] AJS914: Do all your spouses realize how serious you are about training? Mine does, and she always make a point of mentioning my “costume” when I head out on a ride. It’s hilarious. I love playing into it by asking her if she thinks I look better in navy bibs vs black, and other things…

[image] anthonylane: she always make a point of mentioning my “costume” when I head out on a ride My wife (and now kids) call my bibs “butt pants.” :sob:

I wonder if it is a difference in culture between places like the US and Europe. I live in Stockholm, Sweden, and in the Nordics people almost look down on people that don’t workout and live an active lifestyle… so when you meet someone and tell them about your training, people tend to like the fac…

Any downsides to living in Sweden? :slight_smile:

I mean, not really… at least from the perspective of free healthcare, over 1 year paid parental leave, pretty much free kindergarten, super good work/life balance, free university… But when you look at the housing bubble we have here, then there are some major issues… single bedroom in central Stoc…

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brenth April 21, 2021, 9:55pm 47

I am sure my wife thought I was nuts before I started cycling.

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