We used to lift weights a couple of times a week, we did a lot of running. I enjoyed the variety. (Eric Heiden)
When I was skating you had to participate in every thing. (Eric Heiden)
I would recommend anybody who gets a chance to see short track skating, make it a point to go out there when Apolo is skating because you won't see anybody better. (Eric Heiden)
If you're a public relations person, any press is good press. It certainly brings more to the story than just skating laps and who's winning a gold medal. (Eric Heiden)
Provided he skates up to his potential and doesn't get sick or anything like that, I think he's got a fairly good chance. My biggest concern is that he will get distracted by it all. Physically, no one can beat him at 1,500, 5,000 or 10,000. He's just got to be really focused on what's going on and not get all wrapped up in the potential distractions. (Eric Heiden)
When you think about these single distances championships and these World Cup races, people can make a career out of skating one or two distances. (Eric Heiden)
I have a very close friendship with the skaters. (Eric Heiden)
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)
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)
I try to get out two to tree times a week to do something aerobically, either running or riding a bike. Then I lift weights a couple of times a week. (Eric Heiden)
It's not a sport you get famous at. If I wanted to be famous, I would have stuck with hockey. (Eric Heiden)
In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves. (Eric Heiden)
This team has the potential to win more medals and have more success than the one in Salt Lake. We should see at least one man on the podium with every race, and that's being conservative. (Eric Heiden)
Cyclists, I work with a number of cyclists. They are great athletes; they are great aerobic athletes. If you ask them to hit a baseball or golf ball, they can't do that. (Eric Heiden)
I'm not a big fan of those who are egotistical and so outspoken. (Eric Heiden)