20
&
February 2015
Marathon
Running:
The New
Counseling for
Couples?
By Curt Davies
There comes a time when couples
will experience tension in their
relationship. Being with one person
can pose new difficulties unheard
of by those who may be single. For
some, relationship counseling may be
beneficial; for others, not so much.
Fortunately, there is still hope for any
relationship encountering friction –
it’s just not something which is often
proposed, but should be considered.
I’m going to discuss how running a
marathon with your partner can be
a far more effective, natural way to
build a strong and everlasting relationship, whether it’s currently on
the brink of failure, or maybe just
content.
1. You’re in it together
When you run and train for a
marathon with your partner, there is
no “I” in the process. You go through
the same routine (or slightly differ-
ent) and can empathize with the
pain which may (will) be endured.
Of course, this is the one exemption
of “good” pain. The process of running a marathon is exhausting, but
the training involved is even more so.
Your body will ache. Your head will
hurt. It will be tough, particularly
in the beginning. But think of it as a
reflection of your relationship. The
beginning is always the hardest part,
but as you journey more together, it
gradually becomes easier. At least, I
hope that’s what’s happened – it will
once you begin training and running
marathons, that’s for sure. In essence,
when you’re putting your body
through such pain, you know you’re
not alone, which is the main part.
2. Understanding the struggles
Running and training for a marathon allows each partner in the relationship to understand the other.
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