Michael Granville, 800m High School National Record Holder

I ran with Granville at UCLA he was well on his way to a sub 45 season before he got hurt in the block instance he's refering to. I was 10 ft away from him when it happened, and had that not happened things would have been much different for Michael. I remember 1 month before he got hurt we did a ladder 600 - 400 - 300- 400 - 600. I still remeber Michaels times becasue it was the most amazing workout ive ever been part of. He was the only one who could finish it. 1:30 - 54 - 42 - 54 - 1:30. So Roll that up and smoke it if you a critic. Only an elite level athlete can get that workout done.

all i know is michael granville still ran a 1:46 and even in high or in the pros a 1:46 can get you places, and you cant criticize because he's in history forever for his accomplishments and you can talk on him but in the end he's done more then the majority of runners do

Obea Moore talked to Ryan last year. Not that great of an interview though

http://www.flotrack.org/videos/speaker/898-ryan-fenton/11273-obea-moore-reggie-witherspoon

i agree with josh sucks. someone doesn't have to be consistent to be successful. they just have to be. . . well successful. An american record is definitely success. also alan webb is an olympian. more than 95 perent of the world can say for themselves.

josh you are an absolute idiot. Michael said that he was a 3 time all american and won Pac-10's in the 4. How is that considered being a college failure?? And Alan webb has the american record in the mile, running 3:46 which is a mere 3 seconds off the world record. How is this even remotely considered a professional failure?? What a dumbass you are

I've been waiting for someone to catch-up with Granville and do this kind of an interview. Very well spoken. A total class act!
Thanks FloTrack!!!

Awesome job getting this interview. Very classy guy. When is the interview with Obea Moore coming?

classy guy.

What an interview. Can't believe you found him.

Really, really cool guy. Wow that was a great interview what a great guy!

Did you seriously just compare an international record to an American high school record? I side with Josh. You're ed.

you're an idiot*

if you're going to call someone else an idiot, you might want to make sure you don't sound like one in your response

"Just enjoy it" ....words of wisdom, really it is.
Very well spoken individual, a class act all the way.
Great interview

As others have stated, it would be great to have a "Where are they now" segment every so often, if nothing else to gain some wisdom from some great runners.

um, your an idiot.

'nuff said. he said american record. not world record you imbecile. hicham was morcoccan, completely irrelevant. it's like saying kipketer would laugh at granville.

An idiot I am. Seeing that Webb is never consistent, cracks in huge races, and owns a record that Hicham would laugh at, an idiot I am.

Has Hasey ever loss? You incompetent impecile.
You see, anyone can sling insults, but a true insult comes in the justification of claims. The justifying of someone's true idiocy.

He was a three time all american. Alan Webb has the american record in the mile. . . he has also run the fastest 10k debut of any american. . . you are an idiot.

Josh, Professional failure and college failure? Webb's career isn't over, he has lots of time to do amazing things, let's support him. And I can't say anything about Granville's college career but being a decent human being, as he sure seems to be, is far more important. May they both be blest!

The high school he comes from is in a really rough area. Good to see such a great person can come from such humble roots.

Alan Webb: professional failure. Granville: college failure. Hasey, oh you better believe she is going all the way. She can beat 98% of college girls now. Track hasn't seen the likes of Hasey. If I ever get her autograph I'm going to roll it up and smoke that ish. In honor of how she smokes every girl she races!

This was a great interview. I'd could have listened for 20 minutes, it seemed like the 6+ mins flew by. Wonder what kind of mileage and workouts he did in high school. I'd get he was strength based with low mileage, but it would have been a great question to ask. Thanks for tracking him down.

I can only imagine the pressure this guy had on him coming out of high school. Alan Webb and Jordan Hasay have similar pressure I would assume. I hope they can live in the now and relax like he said.

yeah really nice guy

Really cool guy! Thanks Granville. True legend

dudes ligit!

just enjoy it

loved it, seems like a great guy.

By the way, I'd love to see a video of him running his HS record... if that even exists anywhere

Great interview! Thanks for posting this.

"Jogged a 1:50.... oh, a couple of 1:47s, low 46s"
hahahaha this guy is ridiculous!!!! What a classy guy, I never knew he was so chill!

That was a pretty good interview. The only problem I have is that it was too short. I feel like there are so many more questions to ask Granville, but overall a nice interview.

I always wondered what became of him since I saw his name in the record book. Very well-spoken.

that was awesome!

mr. granville you are a class act!
curt

awesome.

One of the best videos I've ever seen on Flotrack.

Next you need to find and interview Philly legend William Reed

You guys totally need to start "Where are They Now" segment. I enjoyed this almost as much as the races.

Great interview. Thanks

How about Julia Stamps or Kim Mortenson? Where are they now? There is an interesting article written by Julia Stamps in the newest issue of Running Times.

Wonderful interview. Granville has such a great perspective on his achievements. Ryan, maybe we could do more of these types of interviews: locate and interview these iconic American figures in track and field from H.S., College, & beyond — people who have now retired from the sport. My vote would be to get Michael Carter up next. 81' in the shot! Saenz & Vena (sp) are still about 10' behind.

Life after running, what a great guy

I've been wondering about this guy forever. I can't believe Flotrack found him and got an interview with him

Wow, I am really, really impressed by this man. One of the best interviews I've seen on Flotrack.

Hey Mike, Its TD, Man you did a great interview and by the way my son Koi will see lil Granville in the 800, hit me up bro.

A man comfortable in his own skin. Really great to see.

Thanks for the fantastic interview, Mr. Granville.

What an awesome guy!

Interesting to note he has nice facial hair but has gone out of his way to avoid the stachie...

I was in high school at the same time in NV. He was legendary. Always wondered where he ended up. Glad to hear he is doing well. Now how about a "Where are they now?" on Obea Moore.

Good interview.

he doesn't look like he could run 2:30 anymore >_>

Thats that I like to see...Great vid

awesome. great attitude, good advice.

Very good interview!!!!!!

great character. great guy.

great to see that he is doing well!! Great attitude for high schoolers to see!

I remember watching him run his record 800m like it was yesterday. I glad to see he is doing great.

When discussing his now broken indoor record he is referring to Robbie Andrews of New Jersey. To Mr. Granville's credit, Andrews will be attending the University of Virginia this fall.