Today my Girlfriend of 2 years said she would like to go to the movies. There seemed to be a problem. I wanted to do a weights session the same time that the movie was playing. In the end there was only one decision that I could respectfully (is that a word) make… Well after I dropped her off at the cinema I proceeded to do a solid workout in the gym. Afterward she wasn’t too happy and started to ask me where the relationship was heading. She doesn’t seem to think sport is very serious and it’s all a bit of a game. This isn’t the first time this has happened. Now I ask you all this. Did I do the wrong thing?
Should we go and see Dr Phil?
Girls and Movies…two of my favorite things!
Jester, tell us more…
Your pal,
Dr.Phil
Is she does that again I would dump her. You have to be hardcore like the rest of us here in the forum…JK… Really though I have had one girlfriend and that was freshman year in highschool and been on one date. That was miss teen mass though. I dont have much to say on this topic. Maybe you should not mention you are going to work out. What movie did you see anyways. Goodluck.
i dont really agree with tim about dumping her, if you’ve been together for 2 years i think she deserves better.
in my case, my wife knows my training and game schedule and wouldnt ask to do something when i alreadly have something “on the board”. getting your girl dialed into the program (all aspects) is essential to continued development of an athlete.
you dont need to be put in a decision to choose between her and training/racing, if thats the case there are porbably more underlying issues than just wanting to goto a movie.
Nah I would dump her. I think you should find a girl who understands your circumstances and training schedule. Why have someone who holds you back.
I agree with Nightmare.
If I can suggest one thing which Nightmare alluded to…have a set schedule so that your girlfriend knows the program you are on. Then there will be no last minute decisions to make…you simply have to say…“But sweetie, you know I have to lift weights. It has been scheduled on my calendar for 2 weeks.” This was you can also schedule in FAKE workouts and then sacrifice them so you can spend quality time with her. Oh the sacrifices you will have to make. only 3 speed workouts a week instead of 6.
Dr. Herb.
PS, the bill is in the mail.
Jester:
get her into the whole fitness thing. Only when she gets the bug will she understand…
I know a story of a friend that used to train every evening except Saturday which he kept for his girlfriend. She wasn’t happy. She wanted to spend more time with him so she confronted him:
Girlfriend: “Its just not good enough. I only ever get to see you for a length of time on a Saturday, it’s just not good enough…”
Friend [thinking]: “…emm, would the Friday night suit you better?”
Needless to say he is now single. LOL
No but honestly I would force her to come to the gym and watch me train (do speedwork) to meets ect. She cant love the fact that your training is she does understand why. I think she will respect it more if you actually have her come with you and see how much hard work you put in to it… I respect the dedication though. I missed the part early about you choose weights over the movie. Goodluck Im sure everything will be ok.
Originally posted by Dr.Phil
Girls and Movies…two of my favorite things!Jester, tell us more…
Your pal,
Dr.Phil
Thanks to all the support, I don’t know where I would be without you all!
Well my girl is still a little pissed about the whole situation. I have although learnt a bit out of all of this. Firstly when she starts crying don’t brush her off and secondly Herb those fake workouts are a BRILLIANT idea. Not only am I back in the good books when she says it’s O.K to go to the fake workouts I can go and do something else instead. Now we are closer than David Hasselhoff and Kit or Michael Jackson and a plastic surgeon.
Just show her how your “endurance” work has improved your level of “fitness”. She’ll watch the damned movie with a smile on her face while you pop tribex for another round of “endurance” work.:baddevil::