Sub-4 for Kipyegon? | Guests: Andreas Almgren & Dr. Mike Hahn | HS Phenom Go Wild

Is this the week we see the first sub-4:00 mile by a woman? We preview Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt and dive deep into the science behind it with Dr. Mike Hahn of the Bowerman Sports Science Center & Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (1:01:42).

We also chat with Andreas Almgren (1:43:40), fresh off his stunning 12:44 European record in the 5000m. He opens up about training, belief, and adapting Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s methods to reach the next level.

We break down a ridiculous weekend in the men’s 1500 — two guys run 3:27 in Paris (Azeddine Habz & Phanuel Koech), and Cam Myers and Josh Hoey join the sub-3:30 club.

On the U.S. high school front, the talent is exploding: Natalie Dumas pulls off an all-time triple, Cooper Lutkenhaus runs 1:45 as a sophomore, and more phenoms are emerging.

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Special Guests:

• 🧠 Dr. Mike Hahn (1:01:42): On biomechanics, footwear, psychology, and what it really takes to break 4:00. bio Wu Tsai link
• 🇸🇪 Andreas Almgren (1:43:40): On his 12:44 breakthrough, Norwegian-style training, and where he goes from here.

From Paris fireworks to the edge of history — it's a huge week in track & field.

• Show notes:
• 00:00 Full podcast
• 05:49 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's Prefontaine Classic Debut
• 09:04 Bobby Kersee speaks to LetsRun.com
• 13:00 Valby or Athing Mu? Who you more worried about?
• 14:40 Which is more likely sub 4 by Kipyegon or Grand Slam holding a meet in 2026?
• 19:33 Rather have sub 4 or men's mile record go down?
• 27:53 Paris Diamond League Craziness in Men's 1500
• 30:09 Josh Hoey & Cam Myers join sub 3:30 club
• 35:28 800 in Paris with Harris and Hoppel
• 45:55 Natalie Dumas: High School Phenom's Amazing Triple
• 54:21 Cooper Lutkenhaus 1:45.43 as high school sophomore
• 57:23 Sprinters + Quicy Wilson update
• 01:01:42 Interview with Dr. Mike Hahn on Kipyegon Sub 4 (Bowerman Sports Science Center & Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance) bio Wu Tsai link
• 01:04:40 4:07 to 4:00? Is Skepticism warranted?
• 01:11:18 The Role of Footwear in Performance
• 01:21:31 Resiliency & Peak Physiological age
• 01:24:31 Wu Tsai studying advance performance to help us all
• 01:33:58 Psychological Preparation for Record Attempts
• 01:36:06 The Role of Technology in Training
• 01:39:13 Final Thoughts
• 01:41:45 Mike's Prediction ....
• 01:42:52 Join the Supporters Club https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe
• 01:43:40 Andreas Almgren Interview
• 01:44:52 12:44 in Sweden!
• 01:51:06 Training and Preparation Insights
• 01:53:29 Future Goals and Aspirations
• 01:54:44 Improving his kick
• 02:01:51 When did he get belief?
• 02:04:30 Jakob the gold standard+ Adapting the Norwegian Training Method
• 02:12:49 What does he say to skeptics?
• 02:14:53 Part-time job
• 02:19:25 What could Jakob run for 5k?
• 02:23:37 Upcoming Races and Final Thoughts

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