English Gardner Interview

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Beyond The Uniform with TJ Brassil

Miscellaneous


TJ asks English about how her training is going so far this season (:43), and what is different about training in an Olympic year (1:43). English talks about why she feels like she now belongs with other Olympians (3:22). She discusses the emotion behind her 2016 Olympic trials win and the stories behind it (5:12). English opens up about her battle with depression (12:25), and she and TJ also discuss why depression is so prevalent in athletes (17:11), how she fought her own demons (23:00) and  how important her faith was in her battle (26:42). TJ asks English about what caused her to start her social media series #WalkByFaith (29:54). English talks about what drives her to keep coming back from injuries (35:05) and the impact her parents have had on her life (41:20). TJ and English talk about the story behind her unique first name (45:59). English tells the story of how her social media name ughlyducklin came to be (47:14). They talk about the impact English had on Oregon Track and Field and how she changed the face of the program (49:41). She also talks about her alter ego on the track "Baby Beast" (53:26). TJ finds out the truth behind the story of English calling out De'Anthony Thomas while at Oregon (56:17). TJ also talks with English about other stories of superstitions she has (58:34). English discusses her interests outside of track (1:00:56) including her singing and potential singing career (1:03:19). They discuss English's (and TJ's) favorite breakfast spot in Eugene and if she will be visiting during the Olympic Trials (1:06:04). Lastly, English discusses her thoughts about her return to the new Hayward Field.