NPR's Juana Summers talks with the runner Mary Cain about her book This Is Not About Running, which deals with the harassment and abuse she says she experienced as a young runner.
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In her new memoir, Mary Cain explains why she left pro running
NPR's Juana Summers talks with the runner Mary Cain about her book <em>This Is Not About Running</em>, which deals with the harassment and abuse she says she experienced as a young runner.
Published April 28, 2026, 7:53 PM
Updated May 4, 2026, 6:43 PM4.2K
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