Mary Cain sues Al Sal and Nike for $20 million over alleged abuse

Mary Cain is a ******** who couldn't cut it as a runner past high school and so blames her coach.

The reality is that Salazars job was to get her as fast as possible and this requires managing her weight. If she didn't like her job - elite performance environment, she should have left. It's like a sumo wrestler having a cry because the coach tells them they need to eat more and put on weight. I have zero respect for Cain.

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millions of Americans endure hazing each year to enter lucrative militia careers

in the usa, hazing it's not a crime unless they touch you, or spit on you

you can quit anytime, no harm, no foul, if you choose to

I don't think it's possible to win!

I've never posted on LetsRun given the inherent toxicity, but this goes way too far. Repulsive.

Originally, I think she did make some valid points, but suing? I guess she has to make a living some way.

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all joking aside ... wrote:

I was supposed to be an elite javelin thrower. My state, as is the case with most states did not have javelin throw as a standard high school event. I chose to run as my second choice. My mom cooked me a special diet so I would stay lean in hs. I got to college, ate the prison slop in chow hall and got chubby. Head XC coach didn't ridicule me in front of team. He called me into his office with exercise physiologist. Physiologist measured my body fat and put me on a special diet. If my college coach had the wisdom to quietly pull me aside, why couldn't Al Sal have done the same?

Because Al Sal fried his brain from literally dying one too many times at the finish line of a race from running too hard. That and he’s the first descendant of Cuba escapees which means he has a different life experience than a little rich white girl from Nee York.

Oh boy hear we go again. I say she gets nothing and pays a load of legal fees.

AIIez wrote:

Why would anyone work with women voluntarily?

Most men cant think past their sexual desires. Rationally the risk is way too high

No wonder she never achieved true greatness.

Difference between winning and collecting.

How the times have changed. In the 90's, I witnessed a decorated college coach pickup and hurl a trash can near his athletes because they weren't listening to him. He also openly screamed at and berated some of his athletes during the meet. His team won conference the next week.

Definitely can't do stuff like that anymore.

She has to get funding for her new running club somehow man

NFL coaches yell at their players constantly. They shame them constantly. No judge would pay one of them $20M.

20 million damn. The thing with aiming this high is if there's at least a little legitimacy to her claim, she can possibly reach a settlement for a lot less but still a large amount. If the judge knows nothing about running and is a SJW (which is a decent chance) who bends the knee to a sob story, Cain may win a large sum. Salazar can appeal and this may take years to settle.

But yes, many others have suffered worse abuse (some would not even consider Cain's treatment abuse) and received nothing. But then again, some people were born to sue as well. I do think Mary legitimately believes she was abused and she also believes it cost her running career. A lot of people think they're a victim in today's society. But you can't overlook the fact that Salazar coached many athletes to top level performances. Perhaps Cain should take some responsibility for her running failures as a professional. Today's society likes to blame others for their shortcomings. If every failed runner started suing their coaches, it would make a mockery of the sport.

Wow. Billions will be awarded.

Let me think back. What did my coache(s) say to me?

Imagine. 100% of all competitive gymnasts will now be able to go after their coaches.

I remember reading in 2013 or so that she wanted to become a doctor. I guess making lawsuits and being a Twitter victim is easier, but it sure is a lot worse for society...