You don't really want to load up a whole lot, probably anything more than four hours before the race. I needed something to make me feel full, but I certainly didn't want it to make me feel stuffed. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
Then going out on the ice usually about 15 minutes before and certain things I would do for the different races, aspects that you run through your mind. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
We never did a lot of weights, but a lot of repetitions. The most I would use doing squats was 300 pounds. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
It is not the events in our life that define our character, but how we deal with them. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
You don't really want to load up a whole lot, probably anything more than four hours before the race. I needed something to make… — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
I'd rather get a nice warmup suit. That's something I can use. Gold medals just sit there. When I get old, maybe I could… — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
On today's athletes: I wish I could turn back the clock a little bit so I'd have a chance to cut it up with… — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
I had the drive to pursue speedskating and I found a sport that I was good at. If I'd got into cycling, I would… — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
It's not a sport you get famous at. If I wanted to be famous, I would have stuck with hockey. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
