I'm an epic nerd. My life is running and schoolwork and sleeping. And eating. — Mary Cain Eating Copy Share Image
What I have learned in this sport is that it's very easy to feel very alone. — Mary Cain Alone Copy Share Image
I never let myself get psyched out. My motto is, ‘Stay calm and carry on.’ — Mary Cain Calm Copy Share Image
And I know I will run for the rest of my life because the actual act and art and feeling of running… — Mary Cain Art Copy Share Image
Nobody goes into a sport saying, I want to be the fourth-best person. We all want to be No. 1. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
In track and field, Nike is all-powerful. They control the top coaches, athletes, races, even the governing body. — Mary Cain Body Copy Share Image
Now that I'm officially signed with Nike to get to race with the Oregon Project, it's definitely a dream come true. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
I want to stay humble and not sound cocky. But at the same time I don't want to be the little high… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
As long as I really stay on top of my school work, which I'm for the most part able to do, it's… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
There's always people that you can turn to and it's just about finding the right support system. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
I'm an Armory girl. I've been racing here since eighth grade. Our relay won here my freshman year, but winning the Wanamaker… — Mary Cain Eighth grade Copy Share Image
I definitely look to people like Usain Bolt and Sanya Richards and especially Allyson Felix, being an American athlete who went pro… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
I feel like in New York, we could of course open up more bike lanes, but I think it's even more important… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
I absolutely think I have the ability to be a world-class athlete and make a team. But even if I never make… — Mary Cain Another world Copy Share Image
My attitude is, especially in New York, we have some pretty brutal summers in terms of humidity. So for me, if you… — Mary Cain Attitude Copy Share Image
It definitely is very exciting running against professionals now. Many of the runners in my races have amazing resumes and a lot… — Mary Cain Amazing Copy Share Image
I think it went really well. There was part of me that really wanted to go with the rabbit. But, honestly one… — Mary Cain Athlete Copy Share Image
Part of me wonders if I had worked with more female psychologists, nutritionists and even coaches, where I'd be today. I got… — Mary Cain Men Copy Share Image
I feel like athletes lean into this indestructible character. But unless you're doing something really shady, no one nails every day of… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
I don't really think of records beforehand. I don't want them to freak me out. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
Rather than force young girls to fend for themselves, we have to protect them. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
Getting to wear a Team USA uniform is amazing. I really wanted to get a uniform. — Mary Cain Amazing Copy Share Image
I'm not one of those people who is scared, like, 'Ooooh, I'm going to burn out.' — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
The best thing about getting hurt is that it makes you appreciate running so much more. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
