About this episode

The episode previews the Prefontaine Classic and features an interview with US 100m champion Kenny Bednarek.

Jonathan Gault and Rojo preview a stacked Prefontaine Classic, from Cooper Lutkenhaus chasing the American 800m record and Jackson Spencer's s hot at Alan Webb's high school mile mark, to a loaded Bowerman Mile featuring Yared Nuguse, Cole Hocker, Niels Laros and Cam Myers, and Faith Kipyegon's much-anticipated return in the women's mile. They also break down the men's and women's 100m fields, Keely Hodgkinson's build toward a world record attempt, and Marco Langan's surprise pro signing. At 50:52 US 100m champion Kenny Bednarek joins to discuss switching from the 200m to the 100m at Pre, his rivalry with Noah Lyles, his elaborate recovery routine, his Grand Slam Track experience, and his goals for the Ultimate Championship in a season without Worlds or the Olympics. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Cold Open 00:24 Prefontaine Classic Weekend Preview 02:15 Podcast Schedule Banter and Supporters Club 04:42 RoJo's Parenting Story 06:16 Cooper Lutkenhaus Chases the American Record 12:33 Donovan Brazier's Disappointing Season 16:08 Jackson Spencer's Bid for Alan Webb's Record…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonathan Gault, Rojo

Guest: Kenny Bednarek

Topics covered

• Prefontaine Classic
• Kenny Bednarek
• American record
• Bowerman Mile
• Faith Kipyegon
• sprint showdowns

Keywords

• Prefontaine Classic
• Kenny Bednarek
• American record
• Bowerman Mile
• Faith Kipyegon
• sprint showdowns
• Keely Hodgkinson

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Alan Webb's high school mile mark

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