An insight into the life of an elite decathlete.

Pisco Sour

For those who are interested, here's an interview with twice Australian decathlon champion Steve Cain, 7th at the 2011 World University Games:

http://www.therunningreview.com/?p=874

He gives a fascinating insight into the grueling training required to become an international class multi-eventer. Truly jaw-dropping.

walshb

And it's why IMO these guys are the greatest athletes on earth.

ultrapercy

walshb wrote: »

And it's why IMO these guys are the greatest athletes on earth.

What is why?

walshb

ultrapercy wrote: »

What is why?

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notsofast

walshb wrote: »

And it's why IMO these guys are the greatest athletes on earth.

Agreed, and probably the most underrated as well.

MrCreosote

Yerra, would he not just pick one of dem sports and do them properly!

Great interview. I always wonder how they manage to find time to train for the different techniques of the field sports. Pole vaulting technique isn't going to help discus much I'd imagine. Amazing stuff really

Chivito550

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MPdHl6MCM5g

A great 10 minute video about the decathlon, why people do it, and the training. Worth a watch.

average_runner

Such a tough sport, fair play to them

walshb

The GOATs!

Chivito550

For those interested, here's an interview with a buddy of mine from my decathlon days in Melbourne, David Brock, current Australian Decathlon Champion, who has been selected to represent Australia at this year's World University Games in Korea. Another great insight into the gruelling training required to be a top level decathlete. If you like what read and feel like throwing him a few quid to help this self funded trip to Korea, there's a link towards the end of the interview.

http://www.therunningreview.com/2015/05/26/athlete-qa-david-brock/

My favourite quote:

"All decathletes just seem to be great blokes. I don’t think you can get too far in the decathlon if you are a dick. You will just have a bad time during the competition and your performances will suffer."

TRR_the_turd

Chivito550 wrote: »

My favourite quote:

"All decathletes just seem to be great blokes. I don’t think you can get too far in the decathlon if you are a dick. You will just have a bad time during the competition and your performances will suffer."

Daley Thompson?

Myles Splitz

A different side of the coin here, but an interview with one of the top coaches in the world which might be of some interest to the deca- enthusiasts.

http: //www. runblogrun. com/2015/05/ harry-marra-10-event-maestro-exceptional-deca-coach-is-multi-talented-by-dave-hunter .html

Some good info here on the kinda strength work he has Ashton Eaton doing below also.

http: //www. peytonproject .com /workout4. htm

Apologies the system won't let me add links :?