I can’t remember when it started but it must have been at least more than a year since the man has been exercising regularly. It started because of a health reason but it soon escalated into an obsession where he’ll feel extremely uncomfortable without running or swimming for a few days. By my standard, I certainly think he’s aggressive.
The exercising also means quite a bit of time spent away from us, but I didn’t really mind so much since he was keeping himself healthy. And he has also cut his time in playing golf, which by comparison, means even more time away. So I took it all in good faith until he started saying he wants to participate in some triathlons later in the year. While I didn’t want to sound too opposing, I was really not very keen on the idea at all. We haven’t really discussed the topic at length, but I was secretly hoping he wasn’t serious, or even if he was, that he would drop the idea quickly.
I mean exercising to keep fit is all good. But is there a need to go competitive?
Then this morning, he gasped in shock when he read the news about the teen triathlete who collapsed and died after completing a race yesterday. He doesn’t know the boy personally but have heard about him from his circle of contacts. Then I heard him say something to the effect that triathlons cannot be taken lightly. I don’t know what he really meant but I’m hoping that he has dropped the idea completely now.
Man, you’re not young anymore. Do consider carefully your age, your state of health and the fact that you’ve got a wife and a son at home. Drop the idea. Pleaassee.
This running thing seems like quite a sport in Singapore huh? A lot of my colleagues in Singapore are runners.. They use to be chubby and then after taking on running, slimmed down and look very fit.
My hubby is also into running. I get a bit pissed at times. Sometimes when I want him to spend time with the kids (so I can do my own things), he’ll go running instead, and ask me to let the maid handle the kids.. haih.
zm: I suppose it’s because it’s really effective to lose weight and keep fit…plus it’s free.
Comment by zara's mama — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 @ 9:44 pm
i think the endorphins give them a high! my husband is equally addicted to his gym and golf. Other than reasoning that he is being healthy, I guess at least he’s doing something positive. but i wish he wouldn’t want to drag me to exercise with him. it’s nice just to laze around and read
Tracy: Yeah, I think that too…my hub also tried to ask me but I flatly refused.
Comment by Tracy — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 @ 9:50 am
Heehee… and I have this grand ambition to try my hand at a marathon after little girl is outta me!
DR: If you can really do it, it’s good for you then.
Comment by domestic rat — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 @ 2:33 pm
your man is a health freak? I know mine is and he will feel weird if he does not swim or jog thrice a week and zmm got it spot on. My man will become chubby if he does not exercise enough and I have a hard time catching up with him!
msff: Mine too. Was fat before he started his regular exercise regime!
Comment by msfairface — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 @ 7:10 pm
hahaha. i like how you address this topic by posting about it. for sure he’ll read, right? hahaha. I haven’t taken up running yet. so can’t talk about it. I did do a 10K “run” by walking it though. hahaha.
Irene: Smart gal to have guessed my intention! And he did tell me afterwards that he has dropped the idea.
Comment by Irene — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 @ 7:53 am