Triple Knot

16. Jess and Sam Drop on Becoming Happier, Healthier, and Stronger Runners: Mental Health, Relationship with Food, Competing with the Best of the Best

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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
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      • 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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