TJ talks with Olympian English Gardner about the stories behind what has gotten her to this point in her career. English opens up about her battle with depression and how she has been able to win that fight. We discuss her family life, stories on what made her who she is today and so much more!
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.