At age 17, Mary Cain was the fastest girl in America, leaving high school to sign with the most recognized track team in the world. The more attention she received as an athlete, the less attention she received as a young woman with her own thoughts, emotions, hopes and dreams. Mary describes the intense challenges that came with professional running which created a toxic environment for both her physical and mental health. Eventually she chose to leave the world of competition which was running away from the responsibility of keeping athletes healthy and happy. Instead, she decided to sprint towards advocacy and empowerment of young female athletes and victims of sexual violence.

 

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