I have said it for years – coaches HAVE to be held accountable for healthy, wellness and performance results. If an individual ends up sick over and over until they become diseased (chronic fatigue, epstein barr, etc.), the coach has to be accountable. Monies paid should be reimbursed. On the front side, all coaches should be paid on performance and health vitality numbers. A fast athlete isn't always the healthiest athlete as indicated in this video. Great job Mary for speaking out. Now it is up to the rest of us to not let this get pushed under the mat. Accountability and responsibility is imperative. These athletes are someones children, brothers, sisters, etc. Not pawns for egocentric coaches to destroy for their own glory!
As a minor hockey coach of many years, a triathlete, and a firm believer in sport for life, I am deeply saddened by this story. Mary – I think it's terrible what you have gone through, but the fact that you are sharing this with all of us really demonstrates that the champion within you cannot be kept down. Keep going – your voice and your example will be a powerful catalyst to change. Thank you for sharing.
Hmmmm, all the olympic distance runners all look anorexic so he was probably onto something there. The idea would be that the lighter you are the less body mass you need to pull thus more efficient and energy saving.
This honestly made me super emotional because I am an athlete too and I get a lot of negative comments saying “you don’t look like an athlete tho “ because of my physical appearance. I’m pretty short and I’m not skinny. This eventually became my insecurity. I had very low self esteem and this honestly kinda stopped me from doing good in the track. Also I’m a Muslim so I always wear my hijab. My sister and I always get stared by other athletes because they’re always judging. My sister is a great athlete and she definitely looks like one. She knows my insecurities and she’s the one who motivates me and keeps me going. People should really stop thinking that being skinny leads to success. It only makes them insecure and mentally and physically weak. If people tell you that you’re not skinny enough to be an athlete or model or whatever, stand against them. Being skinny isn’t healthy. As long as you’re healthy, you don’t have to loose any weight ❤️ 💪
I see a lot of people talking about boycotting Nike for life, but I don't recall her asking for a boycott but for real change and for more women to be involved in women's sports. If Nike has all the power in the world of running then they have the power to make that change.
Being a track and cross country athlete, And listening to your story, I am horrified, and no one should have to go through this pain. I am very glad that you decided to quit, as that is unhealthy for anyone.
Nike sucks. A bunch of overpriced shoes made by 12 year old kids. A company that spends millions of dollars on athletes who aren't even playing their respected sport anymore. Who cater to those who hate America. No thanks.
Sounded terrible what happened, until the last minute of this which was looking more like a well rehearsed and vindictive reason for the feminist movement to tar and feather, rather than just addressing this as an issue of bad training for a "person". I bet they "boys" had it just as bad, but thats not part of the agenda is it?
I wish someone just sued Nike. They sound like the worst company ever. Imagine if she had gone solo and eventually got snapped up by a proper Olympic trainer that knew what they were doing with a qualified team and healthy diet.
Good to step out and let the world know!
Shes fast like me
Shame on Nike. None of my money will be used on any of their products. How awful.
Is there a reason I can’t share this to Facebook….
she will save many girls.
Watches in Nike Clothes
ok boomer
I have said it for years – coaches HAVE to be held accountable for healthy, wellness and performance results. If an individual ends up sick over and over until they become diseased (chronic fatigue, epstein barr, etc.), the coach has to be accountable. Monies paid should be reimbursed. On the front side, all coaches should be paid on performance and health vitality numbers. A fast athlete isn't always the healthiest athlete as indicated in this video. Great job Mary for speaking out. Now it is up to the rest of us to not let this get pushed under the mat. Accountability and responsibility is imperative. These athletes are someones children, brothers, sisters, etc. Not pawns for egocentric coaches to destroy for their own glory!
Nike that's the problem.
NIKE sucks!!!! You still need muscle to run. NYT is garbage.
Sorry to say she won't be winning any races anymore because of the damage done to her physically,mentally and emotionally.
Brave young woman. Wow.
Thumbs up if you will never buy Nike again
Great story- it needs to be heard. HOrrible system
Soon all record in woman game will be break
By real girl and women
I mean trans woman and girl
She was a 16 year old student before connecting with Nike. Before Nike, she had no career as a student in high school.
bravo mary- you are an absolute inspiration to us all
sell sell sell
if she couldn't hack it, she should step aside and deal with her inadequacies.
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Classic white girl who lost her mojo
Thank You. Just Thank You Mary Cain. You are the real MVP ❤
As a minor hockey coach of many years, a triathlete, and a firm believer in sport for life, I am deeply saddened by this story. Mary – I think it's terrible what you have gone through, but the fact that you are sharing this with all of us really demonstrates that the champion within you cannot be kept down. Keep going – your voice and your example will be a powerful catalyst to change. Thank you for sharing.
It doesn't matter anymore now that biological Males are competing in women's athletics she isnt fast any more
Hmmmm, all the olympic distance runners all look anorexic so he was probably onto something there. The idea would be that the lighter you are the less body mass you need to pull thus more efficient and energy saving.
Nike is such an evil corporation.
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Funniest part of this is thinking nike shoes are good for running
My god – this is horrific! Thanks for this post and well done to Mary for going public with this!
Boycott Nike!!!!!!!!!!!
Nike is sick!
This honestly made me super emotional because I am an athlete too and I get a lot of negative comments saying “you don’t look like an athlete tho “ because of my physical appearance. I’m pretty short and I’m not skinny. This eventually became my insecurity. I had very low self esteem and this honestly kinda stopped me from doing good in the track. Also I’m a Muslim so I always wear my hijab. My sister and I always get stared by other athletes because they’re always judging. My sister is a great athlete and she definitely looks like one. She knows my insecurities and she’s the one who motivates me and keeps me going. People should really stop thinking that being skinny leads to success. It only makes them insecure and mentally and physically weak. If people tell you that you’re not skinny enough to be an athlete or model or whatever, stand against them. Being skinny isn’t healthy. As long as you’re healthy, you don’t have to loose any weight ❤️ 💪
I see a lot of people talking about boycotting Nike for life, but I don't recall her asking for a boycott but for real change and for more women to be involved in women's sports. If Nike has all the power in the world of running then they have the power to make that change.
she’s 5’8” and he wanted her to weigh 114lbs!!! that’s INSANE
Being a track and cross country athlete, And listening to your story, I am horrified, and no one should have to go through this pain. I am very glad that you decided to quit, as that is unhealthy for anyone.
Good for her, she’s a whistleblower
Nike sucks. A bunch of overpriced shoes made by 12 year old kids. A company that spends millions of dollars on athletes who aren't even playing their respected sport anymore. Who cater to those who hate America. No thanks.
Men aren't the problem in society, bad PEOPLE are. Don't blame this on having only male trainers, blame it on having bad people as trainers.
1:22 is that what I think it is??🤭
She's hot AF
Sounded terrible what happened, until the last minute of this which was looking more like a well rehearsed and vindictive reason for the feminist movement to tar and feather, rather than just addressing this as an issue of bad training for a "person". I bet they "boys" had it just as bad, but thats not part of the agenda is it?
i’m faster
I wish someone just sued Nike. They sound like the worst company ever. Imagine if she had gone solo and eventually got snapped up by a proper Olympic trainer that knew what they were doing with a qualified team and healthy diet.
Nike isnt doing it, smh. They just endorse the program. Blame the coach
Lol Nike commercials be like look how inclusive and progressive we are
i thought it was going to be about how she wasn't the fastest in america but in the world until i joined nike
Why tf didnt she just leave the project??? Weak.
am i the only one who read “fattest”?