The Trials of Same Sport Couples

The outcome of a marriage for career oriented couples is somewhere in the middle; if you have the same goals and outlook, the marriage will flourish, but if one wants kids and the other doesn't, for instance, the marriage could take a turn for the worst. The same scenarios ring true for athletic couples who compete in the same sport. On November 3 in New York, some wives will be biting their nails as they watch their husbands run in the United States men's marathon trials for a spot on the US Olympic Team.
New York Times reporter Aimee Berg has written a wonderful story showing you the trials and tribulations of just a few of the couples who have competitive careers. Check it out here