That's what we're here for! I currently have some familial support, but my g/f is paranoid that I'm going to kill myself at a race (after blowing out a knee at a non-tri last year).

At least you've got little_diva involved ;-)

My freinds think Im crazy and show no support either =( You find new 'family' along the way no worries there.

How old is your daughter? Thats awesome that shes on board!!!

That's really a bummer. My wife would never do a tri (open water is her arch nemesis), but she wants me to be healthier and reach my goals and what not. I guess that counts as good support. I'm really sorry that you don't have the same support. You can always find it here though. Good luck.

Sorry to hear about a lack of support from the spouse. Hopefully he will come around and in the mean time, you've got my support.

Yeah we need bike bics immediately.

It sucks having no support. My family really couldnt care less about tri either, and my mother even refuses to watch because she, "doesnt want to see me do that to my body." I have the good fortune of a girlfriend who is an avid cyclist so she at least understands to some extent, but she'll be a new addition for me this season. My first tri was across the state with no family or friends, but as has been said, you make new ones in transition and on the course.

Good luck, we're always here for support.

-Alan

took a while for Mrs. H to come around (she was a smoker when we met :( ) but she understands now and very patient with my obsession now. watch a rebroadcast of Ironman hawaii then explain to him why tri's are important to you (please use small words as he is a man) good luck and have fun

My wife needs reminded that although I love my hobbies, I'm a father and husband first. If I ask her what's going on this weekend, then ask if I can do my long days at such and such time, she interprets that as "When will the family stuff be done so I can do what I really want?" I try my best to make it sound like "I want to put my family first, and then if there's time to train, when can I?" I know how I feel about family vs training, but the key is to make sure she knows that I will always put family first.

My fiance is limited by a heart condition and can't race, but he is such an awesome fan--not just for me, but for everyone at the races! He's super-loud at the transition, takes amazing photos, and brings beer to share. Most important, he's willing to get behind the wheel at 5 am or earlier on race day and let me sleep. Gotta love it!

Are you a member of a tri or running club in your area? I've always trained solo, but just hanging out with other athletes always keeps me excited about the sport.