You try to figure out the best way to throw the shot put, or the perfect way to long jump, and you don't ever get it. You just chip away, chip away, chip away as time goes on. Ashton Eaton chipfigurejump Change image and share on social
I'm a 'what's next?' guy. I don't know what that is, but I'm excited to find out and put the same kind of energy into it as I put into track. Ashton Eaton energyexcitefind Change image and share on social
Nike came to me and said, 'We're interested in the decathlon and interested in seeing if we can help you get as close to 10,000 points as we can.' Ashton Eaton 000closedecathlon Change image and share on social
I actually like indoor track and field more than outdoor. Ashton Eaton fieldindooroutdoor Change image and share on social
I had a dream, my dream came true, and my mom was there for me every step of the way. We didn't do this for any other reason. I am so happy she is here to experience this with me. This would not be the same if she were not by my side. Ashton Eaton dreamexperiencehappy share on social
If I have to run to put myself in the hospital, if I have to run that hard, that's how hard I'll have to run. Ashton Eaton hardhospitalput Change image and share on social
That is when the crowd really lifted me. That last 600 meters I was not running with my own legs. It was incredible. Ashton Eaton crowdincredibleleg Change image and share on social
We all understand that this isn't about me beating you and you beating me. It's about each individual competing against himself. Ashton Eaton beatcompeteindividual Change image and share on social
I'm not much of a gym rat; I'd rather be running, but if it enables me to run faster, then I guess I can tough it out. Ashton Eaton enablefastguess Change image and share on social
You're just constantly battling this thing that is telling you, 'I don't think I can do it.' I think we all have it. When you're fresh and alert, you can easily put those doubts down. But when you're tired, they easily come up to the surface. Ashton Eaton alertbattleconstantly share on social
