Puma LIBERATE NITRO & Atreyu THE ARTIST REVIEW - The SPEED TEST | FOD Runner - The FOD Runner

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of “Puma LIBERATE NITRO & Atreyu THE ARTIST REVIEW - The SPEED TEST” from The FOD Runner. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

The video compares two shoes on the same speed‑test: Puma Liberate Nitro (a lightweight, poppy trainer) and Atreyu The Artist (a carbon‑plate marathon‑type shoe).
Both shoes felt fast, but the Liberate Nitro gave a noticeable cadence boost for tall runners.
The author recommends using the Liberate Nitro as his primary speed‑day shoe and the Artist as a solid secondary option for shorter, sharp intervals.
Practical tip: Pay attention to how a shoe’s weight and stack height affect your leg turnover; lighter shoes can make sub‑5:20 min/mile intervals feel effortless.

Workout Example

Puma Liberate Nitro speed test

5 × 2 min at 5:20 min/mile
5 × 1 min at 5:10 min/mile
5 × 30 sec all‑out (as fast as you can)

Atreyu The Artist speed test

16 × 200 m repeats at 5:20 min/mile pace, with 1‑minute jog recovery
16 × 400 m repeats at 6:00 min/mile pace, with 1‑minute jog recovery
Total distance ≈ 10 mi (≈ 16 km)

Adjust the paces to match your own recent race‑pace or training‑pace using the Pacing app.

Closing Note

Give these interval sessions a try and see which shoe feels best for you. Feel free to tweak the paces to suit your fitness level, and log the workout in the Pacing app so you can track your progress. Happy running – and don’t forget to watch the full FOD Runner video for the deeper shoe analysis and more training insights!