Okay friends, the Shoe Eating Monster is back and hungrier than ever—this time for marathon shoes. With the 2025 Berlin Marathon creeping closer, I’ve narrowed it down to my top two picks: the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 and the Puma ForeverRun Nitro 1. In this episode, I’m talking about why these two shoes are even in the running (pun absolutely intended), how they’re holding up in training, and what it’s like making this decision while managing chronic illness. Spoiler: comfort, cushion, and consistency are everything when you’re running 26.2 miles.

I want to hear from YOU too—what’s your marathon shoe of choice? Shoot me an email at [email protected] or find me on Instagram @jellyanna_runs and let’s nerd out about shoes.

Big love to our sponsors for keeping this monster fueled:

• WellStrong, building strength and community in recovery.

• Fast Pickle—because sometimes you need speed, sometimes you need crunch.

So… which shoe will survive Berlin, and which will get eaten? Let’s dig in.