Thursday, September 19, 2013

I admit to being competitive

I never realized how competitive I was until recently. I never seem to be happy with where I am. I always want more. Not necessarily more than others, but more of myself. I clean the house, I want it cleaner (I almost maimed Allie for using the bathroom after I had it company clean).

I began running and it wasn't enough to do a mile. Oh no, I had to do a 5k. That goal was accomplished but not well, so I signed up for more and more. I signed up David, too but didn't tell him.

Why? Because I wanted to win. It wasn't enough that I didn't come in last (my first goal) but I want to beat him. The man who doesn't train but is in naturally great shape. My next goal was to run 5 miles by October.

Last weekend I finally did it. Five FREAKING holy crap miles and it didn't hurt. When I finished did I feel a sense of accomplishment? Nope, I set myself up to do 7 miles by the end of November. Next thing you know I will talk myself into setting a goal for a half-marathon.

What the heck is wrong with me? I mean seriously who needs to run 7 miles unless they are being chased by a serial killer.

Setting goals is supposed to get you to accomplish something, not become an obsession. I would write more but I have to get running....
 

9 comments:

  1. Jenn @ Something Clever 2.0September 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I have lofty goals, too. I think it's a good thing. If you shoot for 100% and only get to 80%, that's still pretty damn good, right?

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  2. Running MamaSeptember 19, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    OMGosh I heart this so bad. Do seven, it feels amazing. Do the half it'll put you over the moon. Until of course you decide (right after the race) you have to run a full marathon. That's what I did. Being competitive has served you well in life. Don't knock it. Instead, compete at relaxing the best when the goal is met.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 19, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    lol I'm 100% in the "who needs to run 7 miles unless they are being chased by a serial killer" category, but hey, you go girl!

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  4. The ShitastrophySeptember 19, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Can you run a couple for me too? I set goals and then get sidelined. I live in the sidelines, perpetually in the penalty box. Awesome that you achieve and keep going.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    At least we know you can outrun Zombies.

    P.S. When I read that you signed up for seven miles I thought, "This bitch be crazy."

    But good for you accomplishing shit and stuff.

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  6. Kate @ Another Clean SlateSeptember 19, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    You rock! Next thing you know, you'll be running the Boston marathon!

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  7. BeccaSeptember 19, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    I'm SO jealous!!! Congratulations! I tried, and was on my way to doing well, then my husband's work schedule changed and I was no longer able to use the teeny tiny little window of opportunity that I have at 5am anymore.

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  8. Kristi CampbellSeptember 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    I'm competitive as well but hate running. You win on the running thing. So now I get to win at something else right? hehehe

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  9. Kristi CampbellSeptember 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    I'm competitive as well but hate running. You win on the running thing. So now I get to win at something else right? hehehe

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