This morning I got up to do my usual run, eat repeat thing. It was same-old, same-old except Ben and I were kind of arguing. Not a major fight, but trying to address something we disagree on. After that fun interaction I set out for a speed run.
The only flat place for me to try and do speed-work is where I got stung by a bee last year. I’ve been back there a few times since, but try to avoid it at all costs because it was not a pleasant experience. I’m extra scared of bees and wasps since I got stung again this summer. It really hurt and I had a huge, hot disgusting welt for the longest time.
Anyway. I told myself to suck it up because I need to get back to doing speed sessions. I did a 1 mile warm-up and then started to do a few 800 meter spurts.
I was on my 3rd set when a bug came flying into my face. I freaked out and immediately threw my head back to avoid it. Since I was mid-stride and probably already tense from the morning I got a sharp pain that radiated from my shoulders up to my neck. It happened to fast I stopped abruptly and felt like I had been in a car accident.
My neck hurt right away and my shoulders felt super achy and tense. I think I gave myself whiplash. Is that even possible?
Well, if anyone can manage to hurt their neck because they are freaking out about a bug flying at them it would be me.
So now my neck hurts and I can’t really complain about it because it’s my own fault, luckily I found a physio near me that helped me a little bit.
Way to go Monican!
In other news… I celebrated National Taco Day with a taco salad!
I topped off the meal with a See’s Chocolate lolly. These are the BEST. They are super chocolate-y and last a long time.
Vegas tried on his Halloween costume yesterday. Is it ironic that it’s a bee costume??!?!?! I just realized that! On second thought I’m going to throw it away. No bees in this house!!
Oh gosh, ouch! That must have hurt! I hate bees too so I would have done the same thing.
My husband fell down and broke 3 bones in his leg. The doctor advised him to say he was fighting a bear instead because who just trips and does that? …so yes, I think you should say that you were chased by a swarm of bees or something more epic. 🙂
I think the truth is a pretty good story as it is! haha! Aren’t those the most frustrating injuries, though…..the silly ones, self imposed, the ones that should’ve never been. Hope it feels better soon!
Hey Monica! your story reminds me of Sex And the City when Miranda Injured her neck after running the NYC Marathon. She basically was on the bathroom floor unable to move due to her pain, when Aidan (her best friend’s boyfriend) came to help her without knowing she was completely naked!
I think your story is less embarrassing than Miranda’s one. So, probably you should keep it.
I totally sympathize, I never injure myself doing anything cool. I have loose joints and have dislocated my shoulder doing the following activities: yoga, golf, taking of a sweatshirt, doing burpees, getting out of a chair. The chair one was fun to explain at the emergency room. They looked at me like I might be a little bit special.
Hope you feel better!
Monica, this weekend my son and I are running a half marathon in Idaho. It’s a Disney theme and costumes are encouraged. On the race website they have costume ideas. One of them is a photo of you as Jesse! Check out http://www.thesodascreamer.blogspot.com
Good luck!!! Ah! Thanks for the head’s up – that was one of my favorite costumes.
Uggg, neck pain is the worst! If you were already tense, then it probably just added to the trauma. Go to a chiropractor and get cracked! You’ll thank me later. It’s the best part of my trips … and I got for hip pain!
Monday I sprained my ankle … swimming! I have no idea how that happened. I was fine when I got in the pool, and had a sore ankle when I got out. Now that is lame!
Vegas is adorable as a bee. But, me thinks he is adorable anyway! 🙂
I’m scared of going to a chiropractor! Is that weird?
Hope your ankle feels better!
Samba would scratch my eyes out if I tried to put a costume on her.
I’ve messed with Vegas since I got him so I think he’s used to it.
Oh man – I got stung back a wasp at mile 2 of a 10 mile run on Saturday…it was very painful 8 miles after. And still have a very itchy welt:( Hope your neck feels better soon!
That is the worst. Hope it goes away asap!!
You should tell people that you sustained a minor neck injury in fighting off a pack of wild dogs!
For whatever reason, dogs always seem to chase me through the back country roads I train on!
I’m more scared of a dog attack than a person attack. What do you do when they chase you?
Perhaps a heat pack might help with the neck/shoulder issue?
Yeah, I used to have a neck heating pack. It was filled with beans or something but I think I heated it up too much one time and then it smelled so I tossed it. I need a new one!
Ugh, Bees are the worst! I got stung during the Long Beach half marathon last year at mile 10!! I was so freaked out that I was going to have an allergic reaction that I was keeping my eyes out for medics just in case. Definitely not a fun way to spend 3 miles.
You got stung at a race?!?! That really sucks! Were you okay after?
Isn’t that the worst when the story about your injury is so lame?!?! A bee once flew into my lip and stung me while I was biking! Traumatizing!
You can say you had a snowmobile accident. That’s what I did a few years ago. Well if it makes you feel any better i think I’ve done the same thing avoiding bugs.
Oh my gosh! Vegas looks adorable as a bee!!!!