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77. Did their Shoes End her Career? Abby vs Puma
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- May 8, 2026
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Summary
In episode 77, Kelly recaps a short Chicago work trip, says she’s pausing Runna for at least a month due to slow-healing heel/Achilles pain, and shares that keeping her phone “bricked” during travel felt helpful. JK updates on a week in Alabama, including a stop at Buc-ee’s, training at well-equipped Armor Gym, and accidentally switching to a lower/upper split. The main topic is sprinter Abby Steiner’s April 2026 lawsuit against Puma and Mercedes, alleging carbon plate and Nitrofoam footwear altered her biomechanics, led to repeated foot injuries and surgeries, and may have ended her career, prompting discussion of super shoes, injury risk, and what evidence could surface via discovery or settlement. 01:13 Chicago Trip Recap 06:40 Runna Break and Heel Pain 14:46 Alabama Trip and Brunch 16:42 Why Buc-ees Rules 22:44 Gym Gear and Training Split 27:31 Steiner Lawsuit Overview 29:20 Timeline And Stakes 31:17 What Are Super Shoes 32:34 Injury Patterns And Training Load 43:29 Defect Claims And Reporting 01:00:32 Wrap Up And Sign Off Follow the podcast at @liftingrunninglivingpod Email us at [email protected] Follow JK at @coachjkmcleod Follow Kelly at @runningklutz