Mary Cain

Mary Decker's my idol.

— Mary Cain

I'm used to running against the clock.

— Mary Cain

The life I live is the life I want to live.

— Mary Cain

Running is such a mental sport.

— Mary Cain

I don't think I could hack it in the 200m.

— Mary Cain

My training is about growing, and getting better.

— Mary Cain

I have a lot of confidence. I'm just excited to compete, and run well.

— Mary Cain

If you don't have good running form, there's only so fast you can go.

— Mary Cain

I'm still the weirdo who enjoys taking organic chemistry.

— Mary Cain

I don't really think of records beforehand. I don't want them to freak me out.

— Mary Cain

I'm never one to shy away from competition or working hard.

— Mary Cain

I never let myself get psyched out. My motto is, ‘Stay calm and carry on.’

— Mary Cain

I guess I've always been the type of kid who looks to the stars.

— Mary Cain

When you're healthy, it's easy to stay healthy. But when you're hurt, it's easy to stay hurt.

— Mary Cain

Some runners have a constant progression, but mine was very stop and start because of injuries.

— Mary Cain

All of my friends and a lot of kids at school know what I do. It's really something that's a big deal…

— Mary Cain

My competitors won't be thinking, 'Oh, she's only 18, let's go a little slower for her.'

— Mary Cain

Societal pressures can really force girls to look one specific way, when in reality there's not one way to be good.

— Mary Cain

There's something really fun about being a kicker. Once you get to 200 to go and you're still with those girls, you…

— Mary Cain

I guess my whole thing has always been that nobody knows you except for yourself and nobody knows your story except for…

— Mary Cain

I was lucky to have friends and family who were always supportive. It didn't matter to them how I raced.

— Mary Cain

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

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

Sometimes athletes are expected to lose weight over the course of the season. But usually they work with a professional nutritionist. There's…

— Mary Cain

Tracksmith came to the table with an outside-the-box opportunity to join their team as both an athlete and employee, to pursue my…

— Mary Cain

I think it went really well. There was part of me that really wanted to go with the rabbit. But, honestly one…

— Mary Cain

It definitely is very exciting running against professionals now. Many of the runners in my races have amazing resumes and a lot…

— Mary Cain

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

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

I'm an epic nerd. My life is running and schoolwork and sleeping. And eating.

— Mary Cain

I joined Nike because I wanted to be the best female athlete ever.

— Mary Cain

What I have learned in this sport is that it's very easy to feel very alone.

— Mary Cain

Returning to running has been a really cathartic experience.

— Mary Cain

One thing I struggle with is competing, being in a pack, running with a lot of bodies.

— Mary Cain

It was definitely a hard decision to turn professional.

— Mary Cain

I'm not one of those people who is scared, like, 'Ooooh, I'm going to burn out.'

— Mary Cain

The best thing about getting hurt is that it makes you appreciate running so much more.

— Mary Cain

Sometimes, I do think it's important to not get super ahead of myself.

— Mary Cain

Getting to wear a Team USA uniform is amazing. I really wanted to get a uniform.

— Mary Cain

Always maintain confidence in yourself and confidence in your training.

— Mary Cain