A Conversation with Coach Lawrence Boogie Johnson: The Hurdle Mechanic
Channel: The Final Leg
Date: 2022-06-01

Coach Lawrence Boogie Johnson, known as the Hurdle Mechanic, talks with use about his career, not only as a coach but as an athlete. Johnson attended the University of Arkansas where he ran the 400m for the Razorbacks. He went on to have one of the greatest coaching careers in history, working with athletes from Queen Harrison-Claye and Brianna Rollins McNeal, to Dalilah Muhammad and Gianna Woodruff. In addition to hurdles, he works with sprinters such as Bryce Deadmon and Brittany Brown.

In our conversation, Coach Johnson discusses his time at Arkansas, his role models growing up as well as provides insight on how athletes could prepare themselves for life after track.

00:00 - Intro
01:24 - University of Arkansas
03:47 - Transitioning to a Post Track Career
05:32 - Role Models
09:10 - Hurdle and Sprint Coach
11:47 - What event would you compete in?
13:16 - The 400m back in the day
14:38 - Closing