Ashton updates TJ on what life is like as a new dad (:51), the biggest surprise of fatherhood so far (2:18) and how he and Brianne landed on the name Ander (3:35). TJ asks Ashton about what it's like sharing his birthday with his son (5:52) and how he and Brianne plan to handle expectations that may be put on Ander as he grows (7:45). Ashton discusses his decision to retire (9:05) and what he and Brianne have been doing in retirement (10:26). TJ asks Ashton about what some of his interests were outside of track while he was still competing (12:25) and what some of his future post track goals are (14:03). They discuss what is was like being an ambassador for the 2019 World Championships and how he and Brianne stay involved in track and field (16:40). Ashton talks about his thoughts of going into coaching (18:47) and his plans on going to the Tokyo Olympics (20:04). TJ finds out what it was like for Ashton to have his signature put on his high school track (20:59) and what accomplishment he is most proud of (22:14). Ashton goes into the moment when he found out his world record was broken (23:52) and what his mindset was like when he was breaking world records (26:15). TJ asks Ashton about what led him to becoming a decathlete (28:55). Ashton goes into more detail about his plans for his future university (33:10). TJ and Ashton talk about what it means to be the greatest athlete of all time and if the lack of decathletes in that conversation bothers him at all (35:11). Lastly, Ashton describes what his emotions were like when Hayward Field was torn down (39:10) and what his expectations are when he goes to see the new Hayward Field (40:10).
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