After asking questions about current recovery techniques, the conversation prompted me to ask myself, 'Why does it feel good after running to pour a bottle of water over your head?' I don't know the physiological answer, but the fact that it does feel better makes me perform better. Ashton Eaton answerbottleconversation share on social
I think when the competitions come, I am always ready to go. I don't think I ever have not been. Ashton Eaton competitionready Change image and share on social
Every day, we as athletes face several challenges during the training process, and it is imperative that we approach each situation carefully and with continued precision. Ashton Eaton approachathletecarefully Change image and share on social
It would be fantastic to spend your whole life trying to pursue something and then finally, at the last moment, you achieve it. You know, instead of getting it in the middle of the pursuit and spending the second half giving it meaning. Ashton Eaton achievefantasticfinally share on social
I think watching multi-events is much worse than competing. Especially when you have vested interests because you go through the emotional ups and downs. Ashton Eaton badlycompetedown Change image and share on social
Know that even when you want to give up or throw in the towel, in the end it will all be worth the hard work. Ashton Eaton endgivehard Change image and share on social
It's about not going to the well all the time. The body has limits. The mind has limits, too. Ashton Eaton bodylimitmind Change image and share on social
The world record is like you we went to the theater to see this movie, and it was really good, and it had an unexpected ending, and you left the theater saying, 'Wow, that was such a great movie.' Ashton Eaton endgoodgreat Change image and share on social
When I was a junior and an up-and-coming athlete, I don't think I looked to anyone for inspiration. I was so busy trying to improve myself and learning these new events and learning about the decathlon in general that I didn't really have time to focus on anyone else. Ashton Eaton athletebusycome share on social
If I really felt like I was the world's greatest athlete, I'd get 10 great events. But I know that's pretty much not possible. That's the toughness of the decathlon. Ashton Eaton athletedecathlonevent Change image and share on social
