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Listen "16. Jess and Sam Drop on Becoming Happier, Healthier, and Stronger Runners: Mental Health, Relationship with Food, Competing with the Best of the Best"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode…
Who are the Drop Twins?
How they got into running
Seeking out some greater opportunities in HS, team focus on spirit & fun
Falling in love with the University of Georgia
College transition: Jess’ jump to XC & helping Sam become more competitive
Sisterhood
Eating disorders, therapy, relationship with food
Food instagram @running_foodies
Anxiety, depression, & injury
Georgia’s 2017 XC season & sunday long run grinds
International racing experiences
Volunteering for the Special Olympics
Goals and remaining eligibility head into into 5th yr
Covid-19
Academic pursuits and aspirations
Messages to younger and future selves
Rosters:
Jesica Drop https://georgiadogs.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/jessica-drop/4467
Samantha Drop https://georgiadogs.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/samantha-drop/4468
Dyestat article: https://www.dyestat.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44531&do=news&news_id=593115-Jessica-and-Samantha-Drop-Share-Their-Favorite-Dishes-After-Learning-To-Embrace-Food
A Mental Health Guide for Athletes and Their Support Networks: https://www.rrca.org/education/mental-health-tips-for-runners
***Donate to the National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network’s (NQTTCN) Mental Health Fund: https://linktr.ee/nqttcn ***
Awesome podcast episode about NQTTCN: https://lacura.podbean.com/?fbclid=IwAR2FOvBPqZJ-CMJQYOjRsyg7Z9mU38Mxwvi4OZZ9ONqZVgZGPbPXr4w-aBQ
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nqttcn/?hl=en
For June 2020, contact me w/ confirmation of your donation (feel free to cover any personal info, donation amount, etc) and I pledge to contribute $5 for every new donation that a listener of this podcast makes to NQTTCN for up tp $100 of my own money total. Thank you :)
Insta: @markoshaley
Email: [email protected]
Petitions:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions
https://www.change.org/p/black-lives-matter-actvists-justice-for-nina-pop
Justice in June educational resource: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H-Vxs6jEUByXylMS2BjGH1kQ7mEuZnHpPSs1Bpaqmw0/edit
Violence Against the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in 2020: https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2020?fbclid=IwAR2AAZmmFTAlSGlAUVJndMrLdeqqJ498Nnj93UwKgwQLv9z1VBCwo6iFKO4
Who are the Drop Twins?
How they got into running
Seeking out some greater opportunities in HS, team focus on spirit & fun
Falling in love with the University of Georgia
College transition: Jess’ jump to XC & helping Sam become more competitive
Sisterhood
Eating disorders, therapy, relationship with food
Food instagram @running_foodies
Anxiety, depression, & injury
Georgia’s 2017 XC season & sunday long run grinds
International racing experiences
Volunteering for the Special Olympics
Goals and remaining eligibility head into into 5th yr
Covid-19
Academic pursuits and aspirations
Messages to younger and future selves
Rosters:
Jesica Drop https://georgiadogs.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/jessica-drop/4467
Samantha Drop https://georgiadogs.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/samantha-drop/4468
Dyestat article: https://www.dyestat.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44531&do=news&news_id=593115-Jessica-and-Samantha-Drop-Share-Their-Favorite-Dishes-After-Learning-To-Embrace-Food
A Mental Health Guide for Athletes and Their Support Networks: https://www.rrca.org/education/mental-health-tips-for-runners
***Donate to the National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network’s (NQTTCN) Mental Health Fund: https://linktr.ee/nqttcn ***
Awesome podcast episode about NQTTCN: https://lacura.podbean.com/?fbclid=IwAR2FOvBPqZJ-CMJQYOjRsyg7Z9mU38Mxwvi4OZZ9ONqZVgZGPbPXr4w-aBQ
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nqttcn/?hl=en
For June 2020, contact me w/ confirmation of your donation (feel free to cover any personal info, donation amount, etc) and I pledge to contribute $5 for every new donation that a listener of this podcast makes to NQTTCN for up tp $100 of my own money total. Thank you :)
Insta: @markoshaley
Email: [email protected]
Petitions:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions
https://www.change.org/p/black-lives-matter-actvists-justice-for-nina-pop
Justice in June educational resource: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H-Vxs6jEUByXylMS2BjGH1kQ7mEuZnHpPSs1Bpaqmw0/edit
Violence Against the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in 2020: https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2020?fbclid=IwAR2AAZmmFTAlSGlAUVJndMrLdeqqJ498Nnj93UwKgwQLv9z1VBCwo6iFKO4
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