its oscillating far past its rated frequency

not sure whats wrong with the circuit.

 

Hello,



Bertus

 

...and connect the threshold pin to the discharge pin. It would be even better if you add the second resistor as shown in the schematic below.

 

Where did you get your circuit?

 

Hello,

Have a look at the hysteretic 555 circuit:
555 Hysteretic Oscillator

Bertus

 

The 33K resistor you have from Threshold pin to V+ should be in between threshold and Pin 3 if this is the circuit you were recreating.
But personally, I'd trust bertus and the others!