I let very few people into my crazy psyche. I think four people in my life have ever seen me lose it. Maybe five. But, I’m about to reveal a crazy moment to you all:
Today, I set an arbitrary goal to run 2 miles/sub 14:00. This might not sound awesome to a lot of you speedy runners out there, but I’ve never been fast. Okay, I used to be fast in high school. I used to run 5K races under 22 minutes, but it’s been six years since then, and I’ve just gotten slower. So this arbitrary goal was something to work up to. Today, I thought I would run the two mile loop around my neighborhood as a starting point. The run was hard, like…really hard, and granted it was hilly and windy, but my time was 22:05…uh, what?? ELEVEN minute miles?? Are you kidding me!!? I felt like I was running really fast! After walking in the door, I had a full on break down. I mean lying on the living room floor balling like a toddler. I was crying about what a worthless person I was. I felt slow, fat and unhappy. Literally, like a contestant on The Biggest Loser.
After a 15 minute temper tantrum, I decided to re-map my route…in an effort to make myself feel better. I was thinking (hoping) the hills were more substantial than they felt. What I discovered was even more encouraging than hills. My route was actually 2.65 miles. Which means my time was around 8:18 per mile. Not awesome, but definitely not something to merit a fifteen minute crying fest on the living room floor.
So, there you have it. I’m a crazy person. I’ll keep you updated on my sub 14:00 goal, but until then, I feel like I have an equally important goal… not let stupid things affect me so tremendously.
Other than this slightly psychotic episode, my day was relatively smooth. For breakfast, I had a yummy near-empty peanut butter jar full of greek yogurt, chia seeds, and shredded wheat.
Then, while I was teaching a lesson on fractions, a mom snuck into my class and slipped this beauty into my hand. Little did she know, I had just spilled my morning mug of coffee all over my desk not 5 minutes before. (Thank you so much Jen!!)
During lunch, I had recess duty, which was gloriously sunny, and then I quickly ate leftover veggie pasta and a ham/cheese roll up.
I went grocery shopping after school, snacked on a few pretzels, went on aforementioned life crushing run, and made meatloaf for dinner the man of the house. I had a few bites, and then ate what I really wanted…carrots and hummus.
In the 3rd grade world…
I know you are all eagerly awaiting an update on the penguin story, but the verdict is still out. We received no confirmation email from mom, and when I inquired as to how the penguin was doing this morning, the boy beckoned me closer and whispered in my ear…
“It’s complicated”
I want to be able to offer you anti-crazy advice but I do the same fricking thing. All of the damn time.
Also, penguin or not, I think I’m in love with that child, he sounds awesome.
The mystery continues. I thought about it today during my evolution class, we watched a video on the antarctic and i almost felt like addressing the class with the same question to see what they thought… haha. Your 2-mile run story sounds incredibly frustrating but hilarious because i have been in that situation, but it so happened to be my 2nd half marathon that i ever ran. It was fairly small and the mile markers were chalked on the ground throughout city streets. By the time i had hit the Mile 10 marker my watch said 1 hour 33 minutes which i was incredibly pissed about because i usually am 15 minutes ahead of that… So for the next mile i was furious and when i ran through the finish line it was one of the best feelings in the world when i saw that the course was 2 miles off! Mile 10 was actually mile 12! I bet you felt awesome when you saw that number… That is speedy! I bet you’ll hit your goal in no time. I am sure you already know the benefits of interval training, but i dropped my mile time by over 20 seconds in a couple of weeks just by sprinting half a mile and then jogging half a mile, repeat… Such a good workout! Keep us posted on the 14!
youre not crazy! i can totally see why you were upset, and it is great that you actually did it in an 8:18 average. that is FAST! you will hit your 14 minute goal!
You are speedy! Great work lady! I’ve definitely been there, done that whole crying on the floor thing. Totally not crazy, we alll need to just let out the emotions sometimes
. As for the penguin- this is such suspense!
You’ve definitely got me on the edge of my seat (bean bag???) with this penguin story. Please spill the details when you get them!
Today an 8th grader told me his blind uncle keeps a pet monkey, which is apparently more efficient than a guide dog because of the whole opposable thumbs thing. I don’t think I believe him, but this penguin scenario sounds like it might be the real deal.
Have you ever gotten too many coffees from parents over the course of a day? It seems like they drop them on you so frequently! Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing
Ahhh I think we would get along so well. I have crazy outbursts that only my mom and husband have ever real;y witnessed. That time is something to be proud about girl!! I can barely run a mile in 11 minutes let alone 8.
LOL @ “it’s complicated!”
I have psycho moments too! Mine are more of the OCD variety, like getting out of bed in the middle of the night to make sure my fridge is shut. No joke.
Ugh, we’ve all been there with the disappointing workouts, but you know what? At least you DID IT! It might not have been the time you were going for, but 8:08 minute miles are still super fast!!
Love that penguin kid, I can’t wait to find out the truth!! Happy hump day!!
I am the queen of crazy out burts! I throw things…um…yeah….enough said.
Haha kids are too cute! I love it! And I totally understand those few crazy moments!
We’d probably be really good friends haha
WE HAVE THE SAME GREEN CUTTING BOARD!!
Also – KATIE! I will never tire of saying this, but we are the same person!!! I’ve definitely mis-mapped my route and cried over my time afterward only to find out that it wasn’t as tragic as I originally thought.
I think that just makes us SUPER COOL, not crazy
As I was reading this all I wanted to do was give you a big hug!
I hope you have a good dayyyy – almost done with this week!!
PS – I want that breakfast.
I think we all deserve a little “tantrum” now and then!
LOL- I wonder if the mom is returning the penguin?
I’m sorry that you got upset but WOW, that was a fast run!
If you are crazy for crying over your times then I’m living with a crazy woman as well. Must be a family thing.
That’s so crazy about the penguin!!! Hopefully the mom emails back soon!
That’s great that your run turned into being much faster than you thought. Hills always get me too, but definitely have to know distance!
lol
HAHAHA Sometimes the littlest things can really send you around the bend. Don’t sweat it though – you’ll reach your goal!
i’m so eager to know about the penguin!
It turned out to be a great run! Awesome!
And how sweet is that of the mom to bring Starbucks? It’s the little things…
HEYY GIRL!! okay you are still a beast at life in my book-you are a freaking TEACHER! something i could never do! I respect that times 1000000!
Sorry you had such a bad evening! But I’m glad it turned out to be better than you thought. 11 minute miles are kind of standard for me, lol.
That kid is hilarious. I want him to be my son.
I think your outburst of emotion is just a woman thing, we’re all a little nuts.
“It’s complicated” hahaha. I love this kid & I don’t even know him.
I have tantrums…just not over running! I also wanted to know if you ever get like lots of coffee from different moms…on the same day…I was thinking that the entire time I was getting and bringing it to you. So funny how it worked out! Glad I brought it and you are welcome!!! ;D
once a month i have some sort of breakdown over my ex or a temper tantrum, so you’re not alone! haha. i love that you layed on the floor. i do that with my trainer after abs. im like SHHH lets just lay now….
I ran 2 miles in 17 minutes and I thought I was super speedy! Glad it ended up being better than you thought!
Yah, when I run without my dog I always think “wow Im SO FAST!” then I check my time and Im going slower than usual. Its really, really irritating.
Im SUPER curious about the penguin.
Oh, we all go a little CRAZY sometimes, believe me! =O
I did that before on a run, thought I ran much faster then I the time said and them realized later I ran father then I thought……..got a love http://www.mapmyrun.com to give you the exact information! =)
i think we would get along so well…im a freak too, and i have totally random moments where i get annoyed by the most insane things…i cant thing of anything off hand, but i KNOW there are times when im like, who AM i?!? anyways, im on the edgeof my seat over this penguin b-ness…
Oh goodness, that does not make you crazy! That or we are both crazy.
What sweet mothers you children have! (That sounded weirder than I expected it to….)
Hope your Wednesday get’s better!
I don’t know if you noticed or not, but I edited the time that you originally had in your post… before you published it. You said 8:30 and I wanted everyone to know your true time. 12 seconds a mile is an eternity. Good luck with the 1:18 you want to knock off.
Also, does this make me a senior editor? I want a piece of that sweet ad revenue.
You’re the best senior editor/scuzzband in the world.
First of all, love your senior editor… he’s the best!! Your after- run meltdown sounds like “the broken cookie syndrome”! We’ve all been there. What a fabuous and caring group of readers you have. I’d like to have a big party and meet them all
Oh girl, we all have moments like that! Seriously. This past week has been a little more than crazy for me, and I find that even the tiniest things so easily become dramatic.
Your time for your run is *awesome*! And you’ll totally reach your goal before you know it.
I am one day hoping to run 2 miles in 18 minutes. I can’t imagine 14.
I want to hear about the penguin!
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nah, even sane people have loco moments. they’re part of what keeps us sane.
oh girl, join the crazy club. if i posted all my crazy moments, people might seriously think i was insane. i had a breakdown last night. the trick is to do it around family and friends, who have to love you anyways
hope today is a better day – love ya lady!
We are all our own worst critics, and we all have days like that. Nothing to stress over! Just remember to never take anything for granted- including the fact that you can run at all. And that running, like many things, is something that improves as you train your body. So if you keep running that route you will eventually see your goal. And feel free to congratulate yourself, because you did well, and you did something that a lot of people can’t do.
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I have a rather random question. I figured if anyone knew, you would! Do you use a distance watch? You know, one of those fancy little things that track the distance you run/walk? It’s one of my hopes and dreams that one day I can run a mile in 8 minutes. Ha, not happening anytime soon.