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December 23, 2021

SafeSport Hands Alberto Salazar Lifetime Ban for Sexual Misconduct. What Does That Mean?

Under the SafeSport code, someone can be banned for life for “sexual misconduct” even if they did nothing sexual in nature.
May 14, 2020

Podcast: Who Had The Better Career - Ritz, Webb or Hall?

Our normal podcast returned but this was far from a normal podcast as podcasting history was made as for the first time in world history a six-day-old baby appeared on a podcast. Once we adjusted to our new female co-host, we spent most of the show debating who had the better career - Dathan Ritzenhein, Alan Webb or Ryan Hall? Along the way, Rojo ranted about the need for colleges to open up this fall, Tedd Ginn Jr was exposed as a liar, we wondered if World Athletics deserves more props for its anti-doping effectiveness, and much more.
February 29, 2020

BU Last Chance Friday Results: Shadrack Kipchirchir Runs 13:08, Fast Mile/1500s And Mary Cain's Comeback Continues

There was more fast action in Boston on Friday night highlighted by deep men's 5000m where the top-6 ran under 13:14. Two UO men ran 3:55 in the mile, Cain improved to 9:07 and Kate Grace moved to #3 on the US indoor 1000m all-time list.
February 05, 2020

Podcast: Evan Jager is BACK, Millrose Preview + Who Are The Oregon T&F Greats?

Get your weekly fix on the running world. This week we talk about who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore for Oregon T&F, Evan Jager's return, Jeema Reekie's 1:57, Vaporflys, Brett Robinson's sub-60 and get you ready for Millrose.
January 29, 2020

Podcast: Brazier and Hoppel Impress, Mary Cain vs Katelyn Tuohy + Rojo's Rant

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January 25, 2020

Mary Cain and Katelyn Tuohy Struggle in 3000, Cain Reflects On Her Biggest Regret at NOP

Mary Cain and Katelyn Tuohy struggled on the track. Then Cain offered advice to Tuohy and got emotional when talking about her biggest regret with the NOP.
January 23, 2020

What to Watch For This Weekend: Lots of Great Distance Action at NBIGP, Tuohy vs. Cain, + Debuts for Brazier & McLaughlin & Trayvon Bromell Is Back

A lot of pros will be racing indoors in the NY and Boston this weekend. We break it all down for you including Donavan Brazier's WR attempt at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix.
January 18, 2020

January 23-25: Katelyn Tuohy, Mary Cain, Justyn Knight And Athing Mu Set Sights For Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge

Tuohy and Cain will face off in the 3000m along with last year's winner Amanda Eccleston and Emily Lipari. Robby Andrews, Erik Sowinski, Isaiah Harris are in the men's 800m while Ajee Wilson leads the women's race. Knight is in the mile.
January 09, 2020

Mary Cain Is Officially Back on the Track As She Races the Men and a Former World Junior Champ

Mary Cain did something she likely once took for granted, finish a track race at the NYRR Night at the Races at the Armory.
December 19, 2019

Podcast: RIP Peter Snell, Foot Lockers, Alberto Salazar, The 2010-2019 Decade

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December 17, 2019

WTW: Rest in Peace Peter Snell, Zofia Dudek vs Katelyn Tuohy, Mary Cain vs Her Younger Self

Peter Snell's great life has come to an end, Foot Lockers are in the books and we debate who wins Zofia Dudek or Kately Tuohy? Plus Mary Cain is back, and of course Vaporfly talk.
November 22, 2019

Mark Wetmore Shares His Thoughts on Alberto Salazar, Mary Cain, and Dr. Jeffrey Brown

Wetmore called for a lifetime ban for Brown and revealed how he keeps a healthy environment for his women at Colorado. "Our system is not created by men for men. I try to be polite and stay out of the way."
November 12, 2019

Don't Believe The Spin, Nike's Treatment Of Mary Cain Is Very Much In Line With Its #1 Core Value: Win At All Costs

Since its inception, Nike's #1 message has been win at all costs. Not a surprise since Nike was named after the winged Greek goddess of victory. But winning often doesn't come easy, so sometimes people take drugs or purge themselves to get to the top.
November 08, 2019

Nike, Alberto Salazar and Top Pros Respond To Mary Cain's Allegations

Nike has issued a statement saying they will start an immediate investigation of the "troubling allegations" while Cain has confirmed she did try to rejoin the team in April of this year. Additionally, three former NOP members have said Salazar was very focused on the weight of his female athletes, but Salazar has issued a forceful denial of Cain's allegations, writing to Ken Goe, "To be clear, I never encouraged her, or worse yet, shamed her, to maintain an unhealthy weight.”
November 07, 2019

Full Transcript: Mary Cain Slams Nike and Alberto Salazar For Her Treatment While Part of The Nike Oregon Project

Among other things, Cain says she became suicidal while she was part of the NOP and says when she told Alberto Salazar and Darren Treasure that she was cutting herself that "they pretty much told me that they just wanted to go to bed."
May 13, 2019

A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Mary Cain's Recent Training Camp In Mammoth Lakes, California

Cain reveals that she got into an injury cycle after quitting the Nike Oregon Project which she said "wasn't really a mesh" for her. As for her current training, she's focused on staying healthy. "My new mantra for the next couple of months is to become an athlete again, not just a runner." said Cain.
July 16, 2018

Mary Cain Winds Up a DNF in Her First Track Race in 2 Years

Mary Cain's return to the track after a 2 year hiatus did not go well.