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LaShawn Merritt on Training, Race Strategy, and WR [INTERVIEW]

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January 31, 2012 by Jimson Lee 10 Comments

Last Updated on October 3, 2013 by Jimson Lee

Clyde Hart's 200/400M Sprint Training Program

I had the pleasure of speaking with LaShawn Merrit, the 400 meter 2008 Olympic and 2009 Word Championship Gold medalist.

We talked about training, and especially Dwayne Miller’s famous “Drill Outs” workout.  Miller presented LaShawn’s annual plan at the 2008 SuperClinic.

I primarily asked about his 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 season, and that Beijing race where he literally shuts it down after 15 meters after coming out of the blocks.  I’ll find the video footage shortly.

I asked him what will it take to break the WR of 43.18?

Remember, in the 2009 Berlin World Championships, he ran the first 200m within 1.5 sec of his PB, with a differential of 1.08 between the two halves (21.5 & 22.5 = 44.06)

Splits in 21 + 22?

We used Skype, and there were few hiccups with the audio and video.  If there is a demand, we can chat again in a few months and check in on where he’s at for his London 2012 preparations.  Or the USATF Olympic Trials… remember, no “bye” here!

LaShawn’s website is http://www.lashawnmerrittusa.com/ and his Twitter account is @lashawnmerritt


See also  Training for 400m: Balancing Speed and Special Endurance [Lactate]

Category icon400 meters,  Coaching,  Featured Story,  Interviews,  Track & Field Tag iconLashawn Merritt

About Jimson Lee

I am a Masters Athlete and Coach currently based in London UK. My other projects include the Bud Winter Foundation, writer for the IAAF New Studies in Athletics Journal (NSA) and a member of the Track & Field Writers of America.

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  1. paul graham says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Wow Jimson, you had a chat with the big man!! Im at work right now and have no volume here, but will listen when I get back :)

    Reply
    • Jimson Lee says

      February 1, 2012 at 12:38 am

      @Paul, I am uploading the MP3 podcast as we speak, so people can listen to it on their commutes. The average YouTube video attention span is 2min30sec, like a Rock and Roll song. This video is 15 minutes (we could speak for hours!)

      As for future videos and interviews.. I don’t want to brag, but I have a HUGE rolodex of potential coaches and athletes, and I just have to find the time to connect. I am GMT+1 which makes it challenging.

      Who do you want me to call next? I like a collection of athletes and coaches, past and present, male and female, representing all countries.

      Reply
      • BudSpencer says

        February 1, 2012 at 8:16 am

        Glen Mills, Clyde Hart ;) would be nice!

        Reply
  2. Cov-god says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Coach Hart would be good lol

    I will be attending a master class with the man himself in 2 weeks here in the uk :-)

    Lashawns interview is very good, good to see an athlete of his level doing this

    Well done Jimson and thanks

    Reply
  3. paul graham says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    jimson – i’d like to hear linford christie. He has a new crop of talent coming through in all sprints, and i’d like to hear his philosophy and ideas.

    @ cov-god – I am from the UK too. When & where is clyde harts masterclass??

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    • Cov-God says

      February 2, 2012 at 3:28 am

      Its on the 18th at Birmingham Marriott hotel for 3 hrs, its through UKA, check the ucoach website.

      Regards

      @StewGodiva

      Reply
  4. FRANK says

    February 2, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I heard that he will try WR in 500m indoor, would be great hehe
    In London i think that we will watch another duel between Kirani and LaShawn hehe

    Reply
  5. paul graham says

    February 3, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Thanks Cov-god. Maybe see you there!

    Reply
  6. Low Key but TRUE says

    February 6, 2012 at 5:29 am

    JIMSON, I JUST FOUND OUT THIS PAST WKND THAT Lashawn Merrit is now in Florida under Lorean Seagrave and his old coach D.Miller is not happy. Can We say, Jeremy Warner….

    Reply
  7. hugh says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:55 am

    hope that WARINER hammers him in london , !! people forget about the likes of martin rooney !! in fact wariner will beat merritt { if merritt is clean}

    Reply

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