Professional runner, med student, and newly published author Mary Cain joins Sarah to discuss her memoir “This Is Not About Running" and the decision to use first-person present tense to share her meteoric rise as a running phenom and eventual abuse at the hands of a famed coach. Cain opens up about the struggles she encountered in high school before joining the Nike Oregon Project, the lies she was told as a member of that elite pro team, and the reality of “hot girl” contracts. Plus, another great memoir worth your time and breaking news from a superstar athlete that just so happens to appear in both books.


Pick up a copy of Mary Cain’s book here 


Pick up a copy of Kara Goucher’s book here 


Read the TIME story on Allyson Felix’s comeback here


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Professional runner, med student, and newly published author Mary Cain joins Sarah to discuss her memoir &ldquo;This Is Not About Running" and the decision to use first-person present tense to share her meteoric rise as a running phenom and eventual abuse at the hands of a famed coach. Cain opens up about the struggles she encountered in high school before joining the Nike Oregon Project, the lies she was told as a member of that elite pro team, and the reality of &ldquo;hot girl&rdquo; contracts.&nbsp;Plus, another great memoir worth your time and breaking news from a superstar athlete that just so happens to appear in both books.
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Pick up a copy of Mary Cain&rsquo;s book <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-not-about-running-a-memoir-mary-cain/d91e5c4f11ca3b85?ean=9780063441880&amp;next=t" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-not-about-running-a-memoir-mary-cain/d91e5c4f11ca3b85?ean%3D9780063441880%26next%3Dt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777490495349000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2w8259m6Fq0jKECd5fdA3V">here</a>&nbsp;
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Pick up a copy of Kara Goucher&rsquo;s book <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-longest-race-inside-the-secret-world-of-abuse-doping-and-deception-on-nike-s-elite-running-team-kara-goucher/1a1604534b6391cf?ean=9781982179151&amp;next=t" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-longest-race-inside-the-secret-world-of-abuse-doping-and-deception-on-nike-s-elite-running-team-kara-goucher/1a1604534b6391cf?ean%3D9781982179151%26next%3Dt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777490495349000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-1r4OiN54-pTD4V1kwkXE">here</a>&nbsp;
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Read the TIME story on Allyson Felix&rsquo;s comeback <a href="https://time.com/article/2026/04/20/allyson-felix-comeback-olympics-2028/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://time.com/article/2026/04/20/allyson-felix-comeback-olympics-2028/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777490495349000&amp;usg=AOvVaw11WN25UQHcv9WRNV4EXpjJ">here</a>
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You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777490495349000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Rfbe5NjIP4e2AcI5Pa2oE">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777490495349000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SwnE_scNQPXQ0SIp5A0sl">Good Game playlist here</a>
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Professional runner, med student, and newly published author Mary Cain joins Sarah to discuss her memoir “This Is Not About Running" and the decision to use first-person present tense to share her meteoric rise as a running phenom and eventual abuse at the hands of a famed coach. Cain opens up about the struggles she encountered in high school before joining the Nike Oregon Project, the lies she was told as a member of that elite pro team, and the reality of “hot girl” contracts. Plus, another great memoir worth your time and breaking news from a superstar athlete that just so happens to appear in both books. 

A Righteous Anger with Mary Cain

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