From the age of seven, I basically started practicing my hand-eye and foot coordination, balance, strength, endurance, discipline, and mental toughness three days a week until I was about 15. - Ashton Eaton 1 Share Now -
If somebody wants me to do something I've never done, I can do it more easily because of all of the years of sports I've played. - Ashton Eaton 2 Share Now -
In our marriage, the success of our athletic dreams comes before everything. 'Hey do you want to watch a movie?' 'No, I have a hard workout tomorrow.' - Ashton Eaton 4 Share Now -
The first pet I remember was a cat called Baby. She would sleep with me, and I could call her from anywhere, and she would come running. - Ashton Eaton 5 Share Now -
I would say 90 percent of the stuff we do is technical anyway. If you look at a two-hour training day, 12 minutes are probably spent running or gaining fitness. - Ashton Eaton 6 Share Now -
My key to dealing with stress is simple: just stay cool and stay focused. - Ashton Eaton 7 Share Now -
In high school, I had a gold 1992 Ford Explorer. It was a gift. I used to have a terrible habit of locking the keys in the car when I used leave the car running to help it start on a cold morning. I think the local locksmith became used to me calling him. - Ashton Eaton 8 Share Now -
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 9 Share Now -
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 10 Share Now -
