Need I say a thing?
We’ve all heard the theory of six degrees of separation–that by connecting the dots of people you know, you can somehow find your way to just about everyone in the world through six people.
Since I am, ahem, just a bit intrigued by Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, I thought I’d see if I can’t find the six degrees between the two of us. Here goes:
1. I live near Baltimore
2. Back when training heavily for triathlon, I used to do masters’ swim practices at Meadowbrook in Baltimore
3. Michael Phelps trains at Meadowbrook
4. I’d see Michael Phelps there almost every time I swam
5. Michael Phelps is currently at the Olympics, where he has competed against, and been on two relay teams with…
6. You guessed it
See? I think we are destined to know each other. What’s that? He’s 20 years my junior? Details…
Who’s your Olympic favorite this year?
As for choosing between Phelps and Lochte I pick Lochte because somehow I find him more sympatic than Phelps.
My favorites are of course Dutch Atheletes: Ranomi Kromowidjojo, swimming, she’s going for gold tonight. Epke Zonderland: gymnastics, he has a chance to win gold too next week. Marianne Vos, cyclist, brilliant gold medal last Sunday, Anky van Grunsven, individual and team dressage and our male and female hockey team.
But I’m also going to watch the Athletics, especially Usian Bolt.
Fran recently posted..Wednesday August 1, 2012: Time for a change
I’m a wee bit jealous! I love both Phelps and Lochte and for the life of me, I can only figure out my six degree …well, via you!
Heather@Just a Colorado Gal recently posted..Capris vs. Running Shorts
I am rooting for Meb Keflezighi in the marathon on Sunday. I met him at a marathon expo and he was so inspiring!
Danielle recently posted..10 Steps to a Positive Body Image
OMG- you used to see Michael Phelps daily?! So freaking cool! I will admit that I think Ryan Lochte is waaaaaay hotter than Phelps in the looks department.
Tasha @ Healthy Diva recently posted..Prehab/Rehab Stretching (#3)
Photographs like that 1st thing in the morning do nothing to help me get off this laptop and get my 3 kids and myself dressed and off to the gym! I have to suffer a million ladies beach volleyball comments on FB every day, thank you for redressing the balance
too funny! I am loving the US gymnastics team, kerrie walsh and misty may, kara goucher, and shalane, and Lolo!
I have to go with some of the local favorites from my area. And of course runners too! Both Matt Tegencamp and Evan Jager ran at the University of Wisconsin and are coached my a classmate of my Brothers (Jerry Schumacher). And Gwen Jorgensen in the Triathlon grew up and still lives in the Milwaukee area. What a great story she is only competing 2 years so far in the Tri.
Sure helps that she was an All American in Cross Country and a swimmer on the UW team too.
Bill recently posted..Race Report – Heatbreaker Indoor Half Marathon
South Africa has a very small team at the Olympics but we now have 3 gold medals. Two for swimming and one for rowing. These guys are all heroes for our country and me
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Ha! That’s awesome!!! I’m really liking the gymnasts and Missy Franklin. But boy those men swimmers are nice to look at!!!
Fancy Nancy recently posted..Early Bird or Night Owl….
HAHAHA That’s awesome ….I’m going to try and do that with someone I’m obsessed with….now to narrow down, which male obsession
Ali Mc recently posted..Running you have been replaced…..
that makes perfect sense to me! Love Ryan, but I think Missy Franklin is also in the running as a favorite!
Molly recently posted..Ironman Lake Placid Race Recap: For The Children’s Tumor Foundation
I love the looking at the entire men’s swim team…my goodness those bodies… my heart. However, I have say I also have a huge girl crush on Kara and Shalane. I am counting the days until the Marathon… so exciting.
LisaM@RunWiki recently posted..Almost Wordless Wednesday
Oh my, this was hilarious! I can’t believe you swam at the same pool as Phelps. How cool is that!? I’d love to see him in person.
And I am totally crushin’ on decathlete Ashton Eaton. MMM…now to hunt down my 6 degrees…
Vieve recently posted..Don’t Pass Me By
ha ha! This is clever! Gosh, who am I rooting for?! I love pretty much all the T&F events, especially the sprints, hurdles and jumps. LoLo Jones is amazing.
Jess @ Blonde Ponytail recently posted..Protein Basics and a Giveaway!
There is some serious eye candy in this year’s Olympics. Lochte is beautiful, and seems like he’s got a good sense of humor. The men’s water polo team…mmmm. I’m not rooting for anyone in particular, but it’s been so inspiring to watch these amazing athletes.
Kate recently posted..Week (or so) in review
hahahaha so nice on the eyes that man. And I can’t believe you saw Michael Phelps like every day!!! athletes are my celebrity, he’s up there for sure! Both of them.
Kristy (@KrisRunTri) recently posted..Close Car Encounter On The Run. How Do You React?
Lochte is it. That is all.
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Cross Country Circuit
Hilarious. My fave athlete this year is gymnast Gabby Douglas. Her positive energy and smile is contagious.
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There are several athletes I’ve been rooting for so far, but I’m sure I’ll have a true favorite once the running gets going
GreenGirlRunning recently posted..Double Day & A Destination Run
Ha ha – love it! My fav this year is Gabby Douglas – love the way she flies and can’t wait to see her compete for the gold tonight!
Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchen recently posted..Different strokes for different folks
What’s 20 years between friends? I say go for it.
Travel Spot recently posted..Missed the Boat
Ahhh Ryan. So wonderful. Haha. I love this post!! Can you introduce me to him since you know two are basically BFF?!
Kara recently posted..The Ultimate Triathlon
I love Ryan. He actually went to my elementary school before he moved to FLA and my mom taught him in gym class. Apparently he misbehaved a lot! I think my mom never thought that he would become an Olympian based on having him in gym class!
J recently posted..Summer RunMute
I call BS! Everyone knows Michael Phelps doesn’t train (-:
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Just want to say thank you for that picture
And really, what’s 20 years?!
There are so many I’m rooting for and T&F hasn’t even started yet!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted..July Rewind
So funny! I like Lochte too, but think there are probably more than 6 degrees of separation between us! I think it’s so cool you used to see Michael Phelps when you swam at Meadowbrook….did you get his autograph??!!
My fave swimmer is Aaron Piersol…I used to swoon over his backstroke!
This year I’d have to say it’s Oscar Pistorius, the “Blade Runner” – such a cute guy!
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You’re almost related.
I’m a big fan of the Aussie hurdler, Sally Pearson. She’s from the same state, she went to little athletics (I took my kids to little athletics) and she has Golden Retrievers – one’s called Toby. Our dogs may be related.
Char recently posted..Sneaky Business
Once running starts this weekend, nobody is going to remember who these swimming dudes are.
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This post is crackIng me up! But I’m stuck on #4, I can’t believe you were swimming in the presence of Michael Phelps. Too cool.
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Too funny!
Haha! I love it!
Because of the move and then being without internet for a few days (still no tv) I feel like I’ve missed out a lot on the Olympics this time around. Clara Hughes is amazing, and I feel very won over by Gabby Douglas’s energy and bubbly grin.
Raquelita recently posted..Pete and Repeat – July in Review and August Goals
I think what’s more impressive than your 6 degree of separation from Ryan Lochte is your 4 degree separation from Michael Phelps!
Laura recently posted..And the winners are…!
I love this post. I too am a wee bit jealous that you got to see Phelps at the pool often. Yes, I’m a little intrigued shall we say by the truckload of eye candy that is Ryan Lochte. Although my favorite swimmer of late is Nathan Adrian in part because he’s half Chinese and well, I would like my half Chinese son to swim half as well as he does.
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I am watching the Olympics right now, and can see why you have an… um… obsession. My Olympic crush is a girl crush… I want to see Alysia Montano kick butt!
Beth (i run like a girl) recently posted..Thursday thanks
Eye candy for sure. You are one lucky lady.
Yummy – thanks for the eye candy.
TriMOEngr (Christina) recently posted..Walk, Run, Tag, Walk, Topo Survey
what was the question?
could not go pass the picture…:)
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ah my favorite
well I have more than one
I am a fan of Missy. I told my boys that she is the kind of gal they are allowed to bring home in 10-15 yrs.
I love Phelps and that he was able to shut people up. for good.
and than there is that Ryan…he is dreamy but I dont like his grid
Caroline recently posted..My first trip to the PT Clinic
HAHAHA. He’s definitely pretty easy on the eyes =) (as well as most of the swimmers!)…
Love your reasoning btw. HEHEHE
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..How To Avoid PPP During Pregnancy
I’ve decided in general swimmers are good looking and have great bodies.
I’m going to blame my physique on the fact that I was not on a swim team growing up… totally valid right?
lindsay recently posted..july 2012
LoLo Jones!!! She’s hilarious and got to love her morals. Also like Oscar P for the motivation he provides. Wish Desi hadn’t had to drop out of the marathon!
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