Pre Preview, Kenny Bednarek (guest) + Lutkenhaus AR?, loaded Bowerman Mile, Kipyegon returns

Jonathan Gault and Rojo preview a stacked Prefontaine Classic, from Cooper Lutkenhaus chasing the American 800m record and Jackson Spencer's shot 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 19:30 Men's Two Mile and Marco Langan's Pro Signing 25:42 Faith Kipyegon's Return to the Mile 30:59 Bowerman Mile Field Preview 34:21 Bowerman Mile Predictions 40:27 Steeplechase, Women's 800, and Keely Hodgkinson 45:55 Men's 100 and Saturday's Sprint Showdowns 50:52 Kenny Bednarek guest 55:02 Favorite Racing Venues 58:21 Travel, Recovery, and Pre-Race Routine 62:01 2026 Goals and the Budapest Double 65:09 Rivalry with Noah Lyles 67:33 Secrets to Consistency and Recovery Investments 75:31 Reflecting on Silver Medals 77:45 Training Partner Sam Blaskowski 81:38 Grand Slam Track and Athlete Pay 86:30 Prefontaine Preview and Closing Thoughts Contact us: Email: [email protected] Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com