Watch out Paul Hamm! I'm on my way to Glory!

RD was complaining about her obsession with the Olympics this morning, which led to the following IM conversation:

me: you should become an Olympian. you could be the next paul hamm
RD: don't joke. I'm thinking of taking up table tennis
RD: it's really the only thing i think i have a chance in
me: too much carpal tunnel
me: what about running?
RD: um yeah
RD: no
RD: not gonna get to the olympics with running
RD: i figure table tennis, as a US athlete, is my best in
RD: wanna try for doubles with me?
me: can't
me: tendonitis
me: plus i'm not very coordinated
RD: hmmm… so what were u thinking
me: i think i'd have my best shot in...
me: um
me: .....
me: um
me: ooooh
me: crew!
RD: ok sweetie
me: i could be the guy at the end yelling directions!
RD: oh ok maybe
RD: cuz the actual rowers are just a LITTLE taller than you
me: silly!
me: i don't have that kind of muscle anyway
RD: we could get you in shape
me: i'm not sure about my right & left though. do you think that would be a problem?
me: right!! oh. I mean LEFT!
me: oh wait.
me: i was right the first time
me: yeah... maybe not so good