When I was growing up, I used to watch 'Power Rangers' and 'Ninja Turtles.' It seemed like every movie had someone doing martial arts in it, so I would go around punching and kicking trees. Ashton Eaton More Quotes by Ashton Eaton More Quotes From Ashton Eaton Brianne Theisen-Eaton and I are going to be on the track at the same time about 10 feet apart, i'll be long jumping and Brianne Theisen-Eaton will be high jumping. Ashton Eaton sports I love the sport of track and field. Ashton Eaton sports Athletes spend the most vigorous years of human life, arguably called the ‘ best years ’, working to hone their abilities, i ’m grateful and thankful to the IAAF( governing body) for excellent competitions, the canvases that allow us to display our work. Ashton Eaton sports I did not beat Usain Bolt and Christian, my work simply differed in design. They are some of the most talented and beautiful performers of all time. I'm flattered to be among them, i accept this award on behalf of all of us athletes who love what we do. Ashton Eaton sports In the 1,500, I was having doubts, I didn't know if I could do it, it's like two years since I did a decathlon like this, and it's different from when I did the record in Eugene. This was 12-hour days. Ashton Eaton sports My key to dealing with stress is simple: just stay cool and stay focused. Ashton Eaton cool stay-focused stress simple I remember growing up, having sports to go to, having recess, those were the things I looked forward to. Yes, I'm an athlete, but I had buddies who weren't, and they looked forward to it, too. Ashton Eaton go growing-up remember sports The more you do, the more attrition you experience. Ashton Eaton more you attrition experience The great thing about this is, and not to pump my own tires, but I feel like I'm not maximized yet. I feel like I can still run faster, jump higher, which I think makes it special. Hopefully, going to London, I'll be welcomed into the decathlon community. Ashton Eaton feel great think community Universities are like a utopia in a way, because you're mentally stimulated, you're challenged, and you have a lot of young, creative minds wanting to do new things, different things. Better things. Ashton Eaton better you new-things way I always try to do better than I have before, so I think it would be good to break the world record. Ashton Eaton better good think world A perfect scenario would be to feel like you've just started on every event. Ashton Eaton feel like you perfect 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 good myself me water Even though decathlon is really long, there's always something different to look forward to, which is great for mental stimulation. Ashton Eaton great look always long Now that I'm older, I see the benefits of having free time to release energy. Ashton Eaton free see energy time You see somebody on a football field make a great, athletic 70-yard run, but the athleticism is immeasurable. It's undoubtedly athletic, but compared to somebody else who did something else, how do you compare it? That's the great part of track and field. It's a test, but with results that you can compare to others. Ashton Eaton great see you football I'm just happy to be part of the family, the decathlon family. Ashton Eaton just part family happy 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 end you hard-work work The Olympic gold was like going to a theater and seeing a movie that had the ending you expected. But you left the theater thinking, 'You know, that was a good movie.' Ashton Eaton ending good you thinking I guess the decathlon's never an easy walkthrough. Ashton Eaton guess never decathlon easy
