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[Owain Lewes]

I make no apologies for being a bit of a sook here.  But I just want to say how much I love my partner. Although she exercises everyday,  having a boyfriend who is a runner is a bit of a novelty and 6 pairs of shoes and my pile of smelly running clothes has not put her off. She has no worries about handwashing any of my gear and whenever I come back from a run there is always a towel, a hot cuppa and a couple of pieces of toast witing for me. Sometimes I'll return from my long run with a bunch of flowers.  
My lady is an absolute diamond and anything she does for me, I'll reciprocate 100 fold.  So I just  want to thank my best friend, soulmate and soon to be wife for supporting me. I look forward to sharing the rest of my life with her.  
And for those who of you who also have wonderful non running partners give them 110% love back.
  
So lets pay tribute to our loved ones by getting an "I love my non running partner" thread started.

[funrunner63]

Heck Owain,

Are you after something or what !!!!!!

Seriously though, you are right. My wife doesn't enjoy running. She finds it boring. Tennis is her love and she plays it 3-4 times per week. Over the holidays when tennis was "closed down", she forced herself to run 5 days in a row to burn off the Christmas cheer. It was great to run with her.

Occasionally when I go away for a run somewhere- Gold Coast, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, she'll tag along and enter a 5 or 10k event.

She never complains about my running and knows how much it means to me.

I love her and think she's great,

Funrunner aka Craig

[Trick]

Owain Lewes, on Jan 6 2009, 06:49 PM, said:

She has no worries about handwashing any of my gear and whenever I come back from a run there is always a towel, a hot cuppa and a couple of pieces of toast witing for me.

My lovely crazy runner of husband pointed this out to me...."see, look what his wife does for him".  But ahahaha

Owain Lewes, on Jan 6 2009, 06:49 PM, said:

Sometimes I'll return from my long run with a bunch of flowers.

He's never bought me flowers home from a long run.  Or on any of the numerous events that I attend with our 4 kids in tow.


Good thing we love each other just the way we are.   aaawwwwww

[TFive]

[undercover brother]

in the days when i was still running.....
i returned from a 50kmer a bit sore.
was moaning and groaning up the stairs when she said "what are you complaining about it was only 50km!"
"and anyway its your fault for running it!".
love you sweetie  

[rachinaus]

TFive, on Jan 6 2009, 08:37 PM, said:

....awwww where's your romantic streak

[Coogee1979M]

"See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
O that I were a glove upon that hand,
that I might touch that cheek!"

With thanks to Bill S from Stratford-upon-Avon

Owain, suggest you don't show your partner this thread and then you can re-use your words at your wedding reception ...

Edited by Coogee1979M, 06 January 2009 - 07:56 PM.

[Bellthorpe]

undercover brother, on Jan 6 2009, 07:41 PM, said:

in the days when i was still running.....

What a pity the WWW hadn't been invented so that you could share your running stories.

Back on topic ... my wife doesn't run, but fully supports my run. She's happy with entry fees, disappearing for long runs, whatever. She's happy when I run well, and empathetic with any discouragement I might face. Ditto with my other sports.

We both figure that's the way married adults should act with/for each other.

[undercover brother]

Bellthorpe, on Jan 6 2009, 08:34 PM, said:

She's happy when I run well, and empathetic with any discouragement I might face. Ditto with my other sports.

...and that would include shit stirring

[loubee]

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She has no worries about handwashing any of my gear and whenever I come back from a run there is always a towel, a hot cuppa and a couple of pieces of toast witing for me

Sheesh what are you running in that needs handwashing?  

I let my husband get himself a coffee after his saturday am run before he comes home. If he bought me flowers then I'd be alot nicer.

[tonedbutt]

Aww what a lovely thread.  My husband doesn't run but is supportive of my endeavours.  Except when he thinks I'm taking too much on and then he thinks I'm killing myself.  My 12 y/o son has been in a fun run (9km) with me and the younger 2 would like to when we find a managable distance.   my darlings.

[sook54]

Owain Lewes, on Jan 6 2009, 07:49 PM, said:

I make no apologies for being a bit of a sook here.

Neither do I!

great thread - I salute my partner, who has been 100% supportive of my running though he really doesn't understand why I love it so much. Nevertheless he has even taken it up himself (though he'll never be a fanatic like me) and I'm very proud to do the occasional lap of the Bay in his esteemed company

[Brick]

sook54, on Jan 7 2009, 07:45 AM, said:

Neither do I!

great thread - I salute my partner, who has been 100% supportive of my running though he really doesn't understand why I love it so much. Nevertheless he has even taken it up himself (though he'll never be a fanatic like me) and I'm very proud to do the occasional lap of the Bay in his esteemed company

Similar to sook.

My lovely wife lets me do lots of silly runs like 100 milers and longer.
Away for days in a row just for a run while she looks after our two beautiful children(which is hard by yourself).
When she is not busy doing her Masters she goes for short runs but will never catch the running bug the same as me which is good we would argue about who could go on  a long run.

Brick

[PlodBod]

TFive, on Jan 6 2009, 08:37 PM, said:

[AngelicOne]

If I came home all hot and sweaty after being out for about 4 hours and had a bunch of flowers in my hand, my partner would be highly suspicious that all was not quite right!   It's just that I'm injured at present, so getting in that condition from running is highly out of the question!    Getting in that condition from other things is also highly out of the question, so I think I'll end this post right now!  

But to keep the seriousness flowing, I'd like to say that when I do go out there's no dramas on the home front and the kids are supportive too.    So much so, that in the far far distant future with my dream of running C2K, they are pleading to be my support crew.   Well, the kids are ... I haven't actually heard the pleading come from the other half just yet.

[dino]

Some fantastic posts so far!

My wife admits that she has no interest in running herself but she is totally supportive of my running. Though when I come back from a training run she wont give me a hug! cant understand why

When I run in events she and my two very young daughters are always there to see me off and cheer me on and of course they are there at the finish. They were my support crew for an Ultra that I ran recently and that was the most fantastic thing.

But I really must thank my wife for supporting me during the tough times, times when I battled depression and when I wanted to give up on running and life, she has always been there for me.

It is another reason why running is so special to me.

dino

[antil]

undercover brother, on Jan 6 2009, 08:41 PM, said:

in the days when i was still running.....
i returned from a 50kmer a bit sore.
was moaning and groaning up the stairs when she said "what are you complaining about it was only 50km!"
"and anyway its your fault for running it!".
love you sweetie  

Yeap, I get the exact same response plus the "when does your ego trip end?" type of question.

[Suzy]

Hey, these sound great.
Where can I get me one??

[Tim 2]

TFive, on Jan 6 2009, 03:37 AM, said:

Ditto

[Katz]

My husband doesn't much like to run but has recently taken it up "so he can spend time with me".

He is very supportive of my desire to enter into all manner of races all over the country and although he's not interested in running the longer distances, he's happy to run a shorter distance on the day and be there at the end cheering me home.

In fact he proved recently just how loving and supportive he is by joining me in an 8k run on the first day of our honeymoon.  

[Didge]

Although Mr Didge is very fit he is not mad about running like I am. However, he always comes with me on my long run on a Sunday, and joins me in fun runs that I enter. I really appreciate his support, especially on the long run, because his company and the chatter with him along the way always helps to make the run go quicker. Even in a fun run, he is always pushing me to do the absolute best I can.

I don't know if I'd have done as well if he weren't there behind me...

Edited by Didge, 07 January 2009 - 11:42 AM.

[youngrunner]

In the words of my lovely fiancee 'it's good to have some seperate interests!'

seriously though while she doesn't understand why i run and hates it herself, she never once complains to me about my running. Given i run in the evening after work, its always good to get back home, stretch and change and wallah! a plate of great, nutritious home cooked dinner on the table just as i sit down...

although i have been told there is to be no running on our honeymoon, except to the bar to get another drink...

Jimmy

[Crazypup]

Coming from the other side of the fence, I can empathise with all the other "non- running half's" out there but have now switched sides and run as much as my other half (aka Beaver). Whilst I'm not quite up to running 100 milers yet, I have crewed for him in his events and he is about to do the same for me so it works really well. I never used to understand why on earth someone would want to spend anywhere from 3 to 6 hours running on a saturday but now my week wouldn't be the same without my long run! How the tables have turned!  

[sunny1]

You are all very fortunate. Enjoy!

[ratdog]

Owain Lewes, on Jan 6 2009, 07:49 PM, said:

I make no apologies for being a bit of a sook here.  But I just want to say how much I love my partner. Although she exercises everyday,  having a boyfriend who is a runner is a bit of a novelty and 6 pairs of shoes and my pile of smelly running clothes has not put her off. She has no worries about handwashing any of my gear and whenever I come back from a run there is always a towel, a hot cuppa and a couple of pieces of toast witing for me. Sometimes I'll return from my long run with a bunch of flowers.  
My lady is an absolute diamond and anything she does for me, I'll reciprocate 100 fold.  So I just  want to thank my best friend, soulmate and soon to be wife for supporting me. I look forward to sharing the rest of my life with her.  
And for those who of you who also have wonderful non running partners give them 110% love back.
  
So lets pay tribute to our loved ones by getting an "I love my non running partner" thread started.

When your finished with her, can i have her?   Mine is already getting annoyed with my running obsession.

[StellaBella]

TFive, on Jan 6 2009, 07:37 PM, said:

  

[undercover brother]

ratdog, on Jan 7 2009, 09:05 PM, said:

When your finished with her, can i have her?

excuse me?

[Brick]

TFive, on Jan 6 2009, 08:37 PM, said:

Just a question are all the people who are agreeing with TFive single.
Need a hug people.

[Huff]

I would get on here explain how much my wife means to me but would be scared of her reading it.   Then i'ld get the "Ok so what have you done this time to be sucking up.............

[Colsy]

Huff, on Jan 8 2009, 08:36 AM, said:

I would get on here explain how much my wife means to me but would be scared of her reading it.   Then i'ld get the "Ok so what have you done this time to be sucking up.............

Ditto that my friend.

My wife doesnt run, in fact it is hard to get her to walk, but it is not an issue at all. She loves my running as it keeps me out of other more troublesome places...like the pub.

[TFive]

Brick, on Jan 8 2009, 09:19 AM, said:

Just a question are all the people who are agreeing with TFive single.
Need a hug people.

Owain's post quite literally made me want to throw up. I suppose I just don't see the need to bang on about it - tell her, not us. I mean at the end of the day who really gives a ....

Edited by TFive, 08 January 2009 - 11:13 AM.

[tim]

you people have all lost your way.

speed is sex

distance is romance.

so if you love someone go for a really long run.

[undercover brother]

...but not by yourself.
its not as much fun.

[tim]

undercover brother, on Jan 8 2009, 12:00 PM, said:

...but not by yourself.
its not as much fun.

but I do all my long runs with Whippet

[Spud]

I thought speed was sex,
distance was love and
trails were romance.  

[tim]

Spud, on Jan 8 2009, 01:14 PM, said:

I thought speed was sex,
distance was love and
trails were romance.  

perfect.

oh dear have we hijacked this thread and made it about running

[Colsy]

Owain Lewes, on Jan 6 2009, 07:49 PM, said:

I make no apologies for being a bit of a sook here.  But I just want to say how much I love my partner. Although she exercises everyday,  having a boyfriend who is a runner is a bit of a novelty and 6 pairs of shoes and my pile of smelly running clothes has not put her off. She has no worries about handwashing any of my gear and whenever I come back from a run there is always a towel, a hot cuppa and a couple of pieces of toast witing for me. Sometimes I'll return from my long run with a bunch of flowers.  
My lady is an absolute diamond and anything she does for me, I'll reciprocate 100 fold.  So I just  want to thank my best friend, soulmate and soon to be wife for supporting me. I look forward to sharing the rest of my life with her.  
And for those who of you who also have wonderful non running partners give them 110% love back.
  
So lets pay tribute to our loved ones by getting an "I love my non running partner" thread started.

Obviously not married yet.

[HardnFast]

I would have loved to had a partner that ran. I've been running since I was a kid and not once had a girlfriend that was into any sports little own running. I can't complain though, my wife of 12years is really cool and supportive. She does think I'm weird getting up at 5am to run and, thinks the words fun and run shouldn'd be in the same sentence.

Good luck to you out there with a running partner.  

[B+]

This thread is like a speech at a funeral, where people talk about how good and caring somebody was when they can't hear or see what is being communicated about them cause it's to F#%&ing late, their dead.

So instead of boring the rest of us with with your soppy views, just go home and tell your wife/husband/boyfriend/girlfriend or your children or your Mum and Dad how much you love and appreciate them. Then it might actually count for something.


Train safe

[PlodBod]

B+, on Jan 9 2009, 12:24 PM, said:

This thread is like a speech at a funeral, where people talk about how good and caring somebody was when they can't hear or see what is being communicated about them cause it's to F#%&ing late, their dead.

So instead of boring the rest of us with with your soppy views, just go home and tell your wife/husband/boyfriend/girlfriend or your children or your Mum and Dad how much you love and appreciate them. Then it might actually count for something.


Train safe

Hey, TFive, I think we've found your kindred spirit  

[Didge]

B+, on Jan 9 2009, 11:24 AM, said:

This thread is like a speech at a funeral, where people talk about how good and caring somebody was when they can't hear or see what is being communicated about them cause it's to F#%&ing late, their dead.

So instead of boring the rest of us with with your soppy views, just go home and tell your wife/husband/boyfriend/girlfriend or your children or your Mum and Dad how much you love and appreciate them. Then it might actually count for something.


Train safe

Well you're a happy chappy aren't you?

[Katz]

B+, on Jan 9 2009, 12:24 PM, said:

This thread is like a speech at a funeral, where people talk about how good and caring somebody was when they can't hear or see what is being communicated about them cause it's to F#%&ing late, their dead.

So instead of boring the rest of us with with your soppy views, just go home and tell your wife/husband/boyfriend/girlfriend or your children or your Mum and Dad how much you love and appreciate them. Then it might actually count for something.


Train safe

While I agree with your general sentiment, in this particular instance, is there any reason why we can't do both?

Other than that there will be a 'boring' thread in existence?

[tim]

B+, on Jan 9 2009, 12:24 PM, said:

This thread is like a speech at a funeral............

he is getting married soon which is kind of the same thing

[Swaggers]

Owain. Thanks for sharing your appreciation of your partner's contribution to your running (and as a follow on your happinesss).   It is good to see that runners appreciate the support of their non-runnng partners and aren't afraid to publically declare their feelings and acknowledge that support.

This is our song (my wife of 35 years and I).  Takes a while to get into it but, I think, worth the wait.

http://au.youtube.co...feature=related

FOREVER
(by Dropkick Murphys)

All of my dreams seem to fall by the side
Like a discarded thought or the day's fading light
But I know that if I could just see you tonight
Forever

At times we may fall, like we all tend to do
But I'll reach out and find that I've run into you
Your strength is the power that carried me through
Forever

Your kindness for weakness I never mistook
I worried you often, yet you understood
That life is so fleeting, these troubles won't last
Forever

You inspired me truly you did from the start
To not be afraid and to follow my heart
There's a piece of you with me they can't tear apart
Forever

At times we may fall, like we all tend to do but your strength is the power that carried me through
Forever

Forever I'll find you, forever we'll be
Forever your power and strength stays with me
Forever I'll find you, forever we'll be
Forever your power and strength stays with me
Forever I'll find you, forever we'll be
Forever your power and strength stays with me
Forever I'll find you, forever we'll be
Forever your power and strength stays with me Forever
Forever
Forever
Forever

Edited by Swaggers, 09 January 2009 - 12:50 PM.

[glenda]

I think B+ is saying that our non running partners are unlikely to be reading this sop (sorry , discussion). Kisses to my non running husband, 22 years married tomorrow...you all didn't know I was a child bride .

[MF]

Swaggers, on Jan 9 2009, 01:29 PM, said:

This is our song (my wife of 35 years and I).

FOREVER
(by Dropkick Murphys)

What did you use for a song for the first 25 years of marriage, before 90's punk was even invented?!

[Swaggers]

mfrippin2, on Jan 9 2009, 05:55 PM, said:

What did you use for a song for the first 25 years of marriage, before 90's punk was even invented?!

  

You trying to embarrass me big time?  Okay prior to "Forever" it was, and still is, GanGgajan's  
"Future Days" .  Indeed, my wife even emailed the CD producer to get a copy and the lead singer , Cal Callaghan answered her email.  She told him how much we liked it and he burnt her a copy and sent us a CD for free.  Cool.  

Prior to that - no can't tell.  Put it is way, the likes of Woody & Arlo Guthrie, John Cash, Leadbelly, Billy Bragg, Boomtown Rats, Pocol Harum, RedGum and Pete Seeger to name a few aren't exactly romantic.   Then again you have the likes of Rod Steward and The Stylistics who could influence a young and romantic couple    .  

90s' punk?  How long do you think punk has been around?  Old school is a definite influence on Boston punk.  DKM do a fair few traditional and have redone many old school songs from Stiff Little Fingers, Sham 69  et al.

Punk's at least early seventies.   An English immigrant introduced me to Brit punk in the mid eighties.

I don't really regard punk as punk.  It is just the limitations of language that force one to use the term.

Edited by Swaggers, 09 January 2009 - 06:53 PM.

[CantPaceIt]

TFive, on Jan 6 2009, 08:37 PM, said:

That's exactly what a lot of guys are doing on a Saturday or Sunday morning!
Owaiin, I think most girls would be happy their bloke is working on a sixpack instead of filling the fridge with them. If you're too lazy to wash your dirty smelling running gear yourself, instead of bringing home a bunch of flowers on your long run, try a bottle of vodka!- Then at least she can numb herself when you start crapping on about your splits etc

CPI

Edited by CantPaceIt, 11 January 2009 - 11:32 AM.

[flyingemu]

AngelicOne, on Jan 7 2009, 09:39 AM, said:

If I came home all hot and sweaty after being out for about 4 hours and had a bunch of flowers in my hand, my partner would be highly suspicious that all was not quite right!

LOL! I think you're right!  That can be my excuse too!

[Cirque]

I'm with TFive and B+

OL, I'm really happy that you're happy, but as I've never met either of you, I'm not sure why you want to share the intimate details of your relationship with me.

Edited by Cirque, 11 January 2009 - 02:10 PM.