Rather than realizing immediate physiological gain, the challenge is more about reducing the mental attrition from the two days to maximize each event.

The more you do, the more attrition you experience.

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.

The thing I like about decathlon is also the thing I dislike: It's the maximum challenge, but also the maximum frustration.

I actually like indoor track and field more than outdoor.

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.