For many years, the only thing I wanted in the world was the approval of Alberto Salazar. I still loved him. Alberto was like a father to me, or even like a god. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
My goal is to demonstrate that you can have a happy, full life and run at your highest level. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
In terms of just the number of people who run, New York is really unlike any other city. We have such a culture of… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
What I have learned in this sport is that it's very easy to feel very alone. — Mary Cain 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 their life.… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
I'll do my core, I'll do my strength training, I'll do my occasional cross training if I need it. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
It's good to have somebody who is there to see you day-to-day, even hop into some runs with you. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
Don't get me wrong, it's fun when you get cheers for being a little kid. But if I wanted to be babied, I would… — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
Some runners have a constant progression, but mine was very stop and start because of injuries. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
Latin AP was a struggle. There were a lot of people in class drawing pictures during that, but I took it seriously. — Mary Cain Copy Share Image
