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Thursday, January 13, 2005

CHALLEEEEENGE!

Temporary Insanity or too much Clos du Bois? Atrophy issues a Trio Challenge:

"Yo! Brendan! Go call Aaron over to the computer. I'll wait.

Ready? Aiight, here it goes: I'm a 22-year-old former swimmer who's just started a masters swimming class a few days ago, and oh man, is it kicking my butt into gear. So, while talking to Michelle, I got a brainstorm... What if I issued you two a challenge to race in eight months time at the Duel in the Pool? So. After Michelle's encouragement, I thought "Hell, I'll make a fool of myself:

Brendan, Aaron, Ian... I challenge you to a swim race. Not only will this give me a chance to race three of the greatest in the world, it'll also give me motivation like no other. So. What do you say? Willing to take up the challenge?

(PS: It would be totally helpful if, when/if you agree to this challenge, y'all would wear hoodies, sweatpants and maybe weights on your feet. If not, whatever. I can swim against you guys. Ahem)

Atrophy
BHO Blogger and webmaster of AaronPeirsol.org

posted by Michelle at 1/13/2005 10:54:00 AM

65 Comments:

  • *Jumps up and down*

    Can I be a judge? Pretty,pretty please. Oh,wait,I won't be there. But then again,if I could see Bren,Ian and Aaron in jammers up close and personal I would find a way. You see,I can appreciate other swimming talent besides Bren. I would hate to discriminate. ;) Or maybe I can actually get a coach and I could participate in the 2nd annual BHO championships. I would need at least a year and half not to pass out half way through the race.

    By Blogger blairbecky, at 1/13/2005 11:19 AM  

  • OMG! Someone please videotape this if it happens! I'd love to issue a challenge like that but I'm out of shape, swimmingly speaking.

    But Brendan, if you ever want to measure your bow against mine, I'm game, Pumpkin.

    By Blogger Lena, at 1/13/2005 11:42 AM  

  • Heee, that's awesome. It's like the Thorpey vs. Merrick (or was it Rosso?) race, only Deena's way hotter than whichever DJ it was. :)

    By Blogger Angie, at 1/13/2005 11:45 AM  

  • Woo-hoo!!!

    To the Texas trio: *chants* Do it, do it, do it!

    I'm from Illinois, just tell me when and where and I'll be there ;D I'll be there with signs and posters and everything! But who would I root for?

    Hahaha, 2nd annual BHO competition! That would be awesome. But I can't swim, so there's no way I can participate in the 2nd annual BHO competition:( Maybe I'll learn to swim this summer in Brendan's honor :D But I'll be just as happy rooting y'all on!

    By Blogger Esther, at 1/13/2005 11:48 AM  

  • Ladies and gentleman,
    We will begin taking up a collection to purchase the aquatically challenged BHO'ers some blow up rafts and little floaties so they can participate without drowning. :)

    Signed,
    The Safety Coordinator

    By Blogger Kat, at 1/13/2005 11:56 AM  

  • Temporary Insanity or too much Clos du Bois?:

    I think a little of both.

    Heee, that's awesome. It's like the Thorpey vs. Merrick (or was it Rosso?) race, only Deena's way hotter than whichever DJ it was. :):

    Hee! Thanks Angie. ;)

    In all seriousness, I may be a little crazy. And/or frustrated at the way I've been swimming. Remember the Inspiration thread? I think I took it a leeeeeeeettle too far. Heh.

    By Blogger a, at 1/13/2005 11:59 AM  

  • Esther,where from in Illinois? I lived in Ky for about 3 years but I'm an Illinoisian at heart. If only my job would let me live there. *Wipes away a tear*

    Believe me,I need a safety coordinator for just about every sport I attempt. I'm a clumsy girl but I just keep on going. Pssst...sometimes if you act like you meant to trip people fall for it. :P

    By Blogger blairbecky, at 1/13/2005 12:02 PM  

  • Ooh, I'd love to see this!

    By Blogger Andrea, at 1/13/2005 12:06 PM  

  • OMG! Thya shouls totally take you up on it. And if they do and you punk out Deena, I'll hunt you down. You have to do this.

    Ohhh, this'll be good!

    By Blogger Dana, at 1/13/2005 12:07 PM  

  • "Temporary Insanity or too much Clos du Bois?"

    The insanity is not temporary and of course it's the Clos Du Bois! haha! (I kid because I love, Deena!)

    Alright, this is just a clever tactic to get me to go to Duel in the Pool. And let me tell you something, it's working!

    And just so you all know, the lottery is up to $111 Million on Saturday. When I win, everyone is going to the 1st Annual BHO Swim Challenge, and I'm going to buy Scott Goldblatt a computer. You have my word in writing. ;)

    By Blogger Stephie Mc, at 1/13/2005 12:08 PM  

  • My broke butt is holding you to that Steph!

    Soembody help me to stop buying shoes!

    By Blogger Dana, at 1/13/2005 12:14 PM  

  • Also, if y'all would rather skip the swimming challenge and just teach me swimming techniques, that'd be okay too!

    By Blogger a, at 1/13/2005 12:15 PM  

  • So, atrophy, are you wearing a one-piece suit or a two piece to distract your opponents? I will definitely support you by floating on a nearby raft since I am a baaaaaddddd swimmer. Maybe someone else from Team USA can teach me? Mikey, perhaps?

    By Blogger BeachGirl, at 1/13/2005 12:18 PM  

  • Deena you have guts my girl =) Id pay good money to watch that -- not only to see you race them but *hello* Brendan, Aaron and Ian...soaking wet in jammers. Enough said!

    By Blogger Kim, at 1/13/2005 12:31 PM  

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    By Blogger lala, at 1/13/2005 12:40 PM  

  • That's funny you silly girls. I can see it now. The announcer is introducing Atrophy in lane one, she peels and is standing there in her nearly impossible to find Nike swimwear, (because how difficult is it to actually find and buy Nike swimwear!?) the crowd of BHOers and AP.Oers go wild. Then they skip a few empty lanes to introduce (seated alphabetically): The Crockah, the Toight -Toiger pumkin, and Aar-bear, who intead of peeling their Argent mortgage adverts off, start piling on heavy coats and jeans, stick pull bouys between their legs.. strap their ankles together. Bren hops over to the edge of the deck and spashes water on his chest put a little in mis mouth, spits. Aaron automatically takes a big hop and jumps in only to be informed he will be swimming breaststroke, Bren is swimming butterfly and Crockah is backstroke. Atrophy will be swimming freestyle (stroke to be determined after she sees where she is fastest). Oh this will be fun. And the boys get to wear hoodies, so cute. Actually I am now afraid Aaron will be a little too handicapped with his ankles strapped together tying to do a breaststroke, but who cares! It's just for fun right?

    By Blogger lala, at 1/13/2005 12:46 PM  

  • lala, that is too funny

    atrophy, if they do accept your challenge, i'll be right there cheering you on

    By Blogger vballgurl, at 1/13/2005 12:51 PM  

  • BWAH! lala you're brilliant! I didn't even think of having them switch to strokes that aren't their specialties. You get my star for the day! =)

    By Blogger Stephie Mc, at 1/13/2005 12:51 PM  

  • (because how difficult is it to actually find and buy Nike swimwear!?)

    Lala,that is for real,the truth. You would think they are sewn together with 24 karat gold thread. Brilliant race strategy,by the way. I think we have all the ingredients for a spectacular win.

    By Blogger blairbecky, at 1/13/2005 12:58 PM  

  • Wow -: you guys are crazy, Hell i'd get on a plane and fly across to see it, I'll sell tickets for the show or I could be the trio's physio (just incase there are any injuries)

    By Blogger Rain8176, at 1/13/2005 1:00 PM  

  • atrophy, can i join you in the meet? i think it would be sooo CRAZY!!! heyy lets get a relay together .. but i say we call dibs on jason! lol

    aw, i love coming to this site when i need a break from my mid-terms and last minute college apps!

    By Blogger Christi, at 1/13/2005 1:07 PM  

  • Excellent challenge. I would pay to see that. But of course if you win the lottery Steph, you will chip in for my ticket right?

    *reserves a front row seat*

    And bwha! to lala's description of the competition. I can totally invision it. Suhweet!

    By Blogger afadingvoice, at 1/13/2005 1:15 PM  

  • ROFL at lala's description. What a visual, Aaron decked out in layers of sweats, swimming breaststroke with a pull buoy.

    I will so be there if this happens, with signs that say, "Hoodies 'r Sick!" and "Atrophy in Beijing!"

    I have a Nike suit atrophy can wear. It's a little worn in the butt, but that'll add to the fun and maybe cause some distraction that works to her advantage.

    By Blogger crackinup, at 1/13/2005 1:30 PM  

  • hah! What a great deul in the pool. I would defiitely pay to see that. Boys, did you read that? You have some real competition right here!

    and lala, that description was one of the funniest things I've read all day. *lol*

    By Blogger Sarah, at 1/13/2005 1:32 PM  

  • Atrophy, I have a tiny bikini i bought last year in Brazil tha tmight help with the "diversion tactics". I cannot vow it would stay in place after you jumped into the pool, though.

    And we should have a relay race! Four of us against the boys and Lezak. If this happens and I get to travel, I'll take the breaststroke leg. I think I can take Pumpkin. How I'm planning to do that is to remain sekret.

    By Blogger Lena, at 1/13/2005 1:42 PM  

  • "I cannot vow it would stay in place after you jumped into the pool, though."

    Wouldn't that aid in the diversion tactics though?

    By Blogger Dana, at 1/13/2005 1:46 PM  

  • "I think I can take Pumpkin."

    Heh..... I'll just sit here and twiddle my thumbs and bite my lip some more.....

    By Blogger lala, at 1/13/2005 1:53 PM  

  • Dang,Lena,I had this whole plan to throw myself in the lane with Bren to distract him and then you had to pull out the tiny bikini as well as the taking Bren part. I just can't compete with that. All a girl wants to do is throw herself in front of a hot swimmer. Is that too much to ask?

    *Waits for other hot swimmers to volunteer themselves*

    Ummm...it's not looking good for me right now.

    By Blogger blairbecky, at 1/13/2005 2:08 PM  

  • lala... lala... behave, girl.

    By Blogger Lena, at 1/13/2005 2:10 PM  

  • blair- I'm sure the trio will need some consolation after the race. I think you could handle that right?

    By Blogger pixley, at 1/13/2005 2:10 PM  

  • OR we could have relays with 3BHOers and one team leader (being Brendan, Ian, and Aaron). Then the three teams race, other team usa swimmers could form teams too but it has to be held in Austin. Gosh I'm greedy.
    I call Brendan's team!

    If THAT doesn't work out then I totally support the Atrophy/B.I.A. challenge. Come on Bren, you know what Nike says "Just do it!"

    By Blogger Anna, at 1/13/2005 2:40 PM  

  • my boss just walked by and asked if I did poorly today - the market closes in like a minute - and i am crying I am laughing so hard....haaaaa lala you're killin me.

    Lena good call - my suggestion is that bren and aaron should wear the brazilian thong bikinis (a la Jim Carrey from In Living Color - anyon remember that?) with the floaties and ribbons in their hair too...


    i'm cracking up here...

    By Blogger swimphilly78, at 1/13/2005 3:01 PM  

  • I was a varsity swimmer in high school, but I'm too old to competitively swim now (at the ripe old age of 23..heh.) Attach a boat motor to my nalgas, and maybe I could give the trio boys a run for their money!

    By Blogger Kat, at 1/13/2005 3:41 PM  

  • I love it, atrophy. And you know how at SWtS, Ian and Lenny and Mike had little kids on their backs while they swam?

    I propose: Lena rides on Bren's back, I can ride on Aaron's, and Sarah can ride on Ian's. The guys aren't ticklish are they? ;)

    By Blogger JHD, at 1/13/2005 4:08 PM  

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    By Blogger Stephie Mc, at 1/13/2005 5:34 PM  

  • ROFL!! Oh my goodness! You all are too hysterical. Why do I suddenly get this vision of all of you walking around the pool deck and re-enacting the scene from "Friends" where they are playing football, girls against the boys, and Phoebe uses her "feminine wilds" to distract Chandler? LOL! We need to get teh Crockah's girlfriend on our side. Erin - come join Team BHO! hee

    I'll hold signs and cheer for you. That is the most dignified thing to do, and I do have a reputation to uphold. (hee)

    By Blogger Stephie Mc, at 1/13/2005 5:39 PM  

  • JHD I do believe that is the best suggestion ever! I am all for it. I mean, if thats what it takes to get them to race ;)

    By Blogger Sarah, at 1/13/2005 5:41 PM  

  • Ooh, you've got some guts atrophy! This sounds like so much fun and I would totally cheer for Brendan and Aar--I mean--you of course, if it takes place. Hee. I'd be happy to be the official photographer, or (even better) the guys' towel girl for free!

    By Blogger Janine, at 1/13/2005 5:51 PM  

  • Atrophy: Thats great that you have joined a masters team! I joined one a little over a year ago and I love it, after being out of the water for a few years it was nice to get back into shape and compete.
    Let me know if you plan on going to meets.....a lot of people on my team are planning on going to Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale in May, it should be a lot of fun. Last year they were held in INDY, and I know this isn't nearly as good as seeing Brendan swim, but Gary Hall Jr. was there. I actually got to warm up in the same lane with him. Another great moment was when he got DQ'd in the 100 IM. The whole crowd gasp'd when he made his back to breast turn.

    I think the BHO relay meet sounds awesome. The boys could all be team leaders like someone said and then three BHO's on each team.

    By Blogger Kate, at 1/13/2005 6:48 PM  

  • Last year they were held in INDY, and I know this isn't nearly as good as seeing Brendan swim, but Gary Hall Jr. was there. I actually got to warm up in the same lane with him. Another great moment was when he got DQ'd in the 100 IM. The whole crowd gasp'd when he made his back to breast turn. -

    What happened!? What'd he do to get DQ'd?

    I don't know if my masters team does any meets - I think we're more of a swim team minus the meets. Heh. I'll let you know though.

    By Blogger a, at 1/13/2005 6:54 PM  

  • Hehe, sounds like a blast - seeing as how the only "stroke" I know is the dog paddle, I'll volunteer to be a towel girl as well ;)

    By Blogger Alexandra, at 1/13/2005 6:56 PM  

  • Atrophy: They were running both ends of the pool in INDY, but when Gary Hall Jr would swim, they would stop the other end so everyone could watch him. (Sabir Mohamid was there also, and I know thats not how you spell it, but I gave it my best guess :) And he is mighty good lookin' also. Actually Gary Hall brought a few people from his team, RACE CLUB. So it was time for the 100 IM and everyone was watching.....and then Gary did a flip turn from back to breast, which you aren't able to do. The whole crowd saw it and couldn't believe it.

    As long as your registered with USMS you can go to meets. Although they aren't quite as good for the eye candy. But it is very inspiring.
    This past year at Nationals there was a relay team that had swum some 60 years ago together. Another amazing moment at MASTERS NATIONALS last year was for the 70 yr old+ relays. The older competitors cant get out of the pool so easily so they all just wait at the end of the lane during the relays. So by the end of the race, all 32 swimmers are in the pool at the end of their lanes cheering each other on. And everyone cheers for them....it is awesome.

    By Blogger Kate, at 1/13/2005 7:11 PM  

  • I think the idea of three of us with one of the boys anchoring is the best idea so far. that way more of us can participate and there would be more of us to "distract" them. (everyone start looking for bikinis now!)..atrophy thats an awesome idea. Im sooo there.

    By Blogger jenny, at 1/13/2005 7:45 PM  

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    By Blogger Lena, at 1/13/2005 7:54 PM  

  • I've been lurking on this blog since it started and this is what it finally took to make me come out of hiding. Atrophy, you are one gutsy girl. And your idea? Is brilliant. I may actually fly to SoCal just to see this. I'll bring my camera, of course.

    BTW, in case you're wondering, this is purpleflipflops from OG. Apparently, there's already a "purpleflipflops" on Blogger so I had to pick a different name. Hmmphh.

    By Blogger PFF, at 1/13/2005 8:35 PM  

  • Welcome girl! Join the madness...er.. the blog!

    By Blogger Lena, at 1/13/2005 9:15 PM  

  • Oh, I'm there baby. I'll bring the stopwatch.

    By Blogger Verbal, at 1/13/2005 9:23 PM  

  • Well I am afraid that I vote for 4 swimmers only.. the Trio and Atrophy. This is her challenge, her gauntlet, her dream...The rest of us should just point and laugh and cheer. I wonder if she will be diasppointed to learn that she will probably still have to use the girls locker room and showers.... not the same one as the boys. Sorry Atrophy honey. This is a swim chalenge ladies, not a slap and tickle challenge. Serious race strategy should be devised. Not just playing horsey on hottie swimmer boys backs. Come on yo, get serious here.

    By Blogger lala, at 1/13/2005 9:27 PM  

  • i sooo want to be a part of this relay! can i be the towel girl? haha. erin.

    By Blogger erin, at 1/13/2005 9:48 PM  

  • Lala, I think you're right. This is Atrophy's challenge and dream. You go get them, girl! I'll be cheering all the waty from Argentina! *kicking herself for not being able to afford the plain ticket to go see this awesome event*

    By Blogger Lena, at 1/13/2005 9:59 PM  

  • I'm with lala on this one. Atrophy had the guts to make the challenge, if it happens, I vote the glory is all hers.

    But I will be there. With signs. Flags. Whistles. Perhaps a marching band. (Screw that, I play a couple instruments, I'll BE the marching band.)

    .....and then Gary did a flip turn from back to breast, which you aren't able to do. The whole crowd saw it and couldn't believe it. Oh my land Kate, that is the funniest thing I've heard all day. (Followed closely by the vision of 32 70-year olds in the pool at the conclusion of a relay.) He did a FLIP TURN? BAH!

    I read about the master's nationals Kate, and was thinking about going once I get in better shape. Is it crazy competitive or mostly just fun?

    By Blogger crackinup, at 1/13/2005 10:03 PM  

  • Yes, Yes. If the trio agrees to do this then atrophy should get all the glory. It wouldnt hurt to ask if they could give us a "horsey ride" (in Lala's words) after right?..haha

    By Blogger jenny, at 1/13/2005 10:15 PM  

  • This is about a girl. One girl out there with one dream. A dream which lead to a challenge. A dream for a moment in the sun, a moment in time when all glory and goodness is hers for the taking. She will not be denied! It is her destiny!

    That girl is Atrophy and this is only the begining of her journey...

    hee =)

    By Blogger Stephie Mc, at 1/13/2005 10:23 PM  

  • Y'all instead of this "OMG ATROPHY IS SO COURAGEOUS!" you should be saying "OMG ATROPHY IS SO CRAZY."

    Just sayin'

    By Blogger a, at 1/13/2005 10:38 PM  

  • Atrophy... we're with you. You're not crazy. You can do this... Leet us coach you.

    By Blogger Lena, at 1/13/2005 10:56 PM  

  • hooray for atrophy! woot woot!

    can i join your marching band, crackinup? i play the flute...

    =D erin.

    By Blogger erin, at 1/13/2005 11:08 PM  

  • Atrophy28, the crazy was implied. But if you go through with it? You are courageous.

    erin, welcome to the band. Any sax, trumpet, or trombone players out there? oh, and tuba would be cool.

    By Blogger crackinup, at 1/14/2005 12:01 AM  

  • Sorry girls, I already called towel girl first! I'll bring a spray bottle too. You know, just in case.

    So atrophy, do you specialize in a particular stroke, or are you good in all 4?

    By Blogger Janine, at 1/14/2005 12:18 AM  

  • I don't play a trombone.. but I have been known to play a couple of trombone players in my life! Hey-Oh!! ::rimshot::: I'll be here all week folks!

    By Blogger lala, at 1/14/2005 12:56 AM  

  • Crap, I can't believe I just laughed out loud at that lala. Clearly it's time for me to go to bed.

    Janine, shall we brainstorm uses for a spray bottle at....a swim meet? Here, I'll get us started.
    1. To clean off the chlorine.
    2. To make sure they get an "even tan."
    3. In case someone, you know, gets thirsty.

    By Blogger crackinup, at 1/14/2005 2:02 AM  

  • I volunteer to be a Penta girl because it has magical powers. If that position is already filled, cheering in the stands is fine by me.

    GOOOOOOO atrophy!

    By Blogger Ms of Arc, at 1/14/2005 6:21 AM  

  • Y'all instead of this "OMG ATROPHY IS SO COURAGEOUS!" you should be saying "OMG ATROPHY IS SO CRAZY."


    You act like crazy is a bad thing. ;)

    By Blogger blairbecky, at 1/14/2005 8:12 AM  

  • Crackinup, it's 10am and I laughed out loud at lala's joke! I KNOW I didn't sleep enough last night.

    By Blogger BeachGirl, at 1/14/2005 10:10 AM  

  • atrophy, I'm already saving money for the plane ticket to SoCal! I'm so there!

    By Blogger AimsRos, at 1/14/2005 10:11 AM  

  • Crackinup: There is really a big mix of very competitive swimmers and those just wanting to have fun. But I must admit the amount of swimmers over 50 wearing FASTSKINS really did amaze me. And when was the last time a 78 year old man asked you to zip him up?

    By Blogger Kate, at 1/14/2005 7:36 PM  

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