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
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