C Mantz Running

March 28, 2024

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Location:

Provo,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 18, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

NCAA Champ

Running Accomplishments:

Pre-high school: I ran a lot of local 5ks and a few half marathons.  I didn't do a ton of training, but I just had fun, and I got more serious about it as high school got closer.

High school: I enjoyed running a lot, especially cross country.  I originally did track to keep my in shape for cross country.  I ran at Footlocker Nationals, the Adidas Dream mile, Brooks PR Invitational, world xc junior championships, and a few local 5ks. 

PRs: 800: 1:56.80-State Track 2014

1600: 4:10-State Track 2014/Mile: Sea Level-Adidas Grand Prix-4:07

3200:Alititude(~4500ft): 8:57.99-State Track 2014-2 Mile:8:53 at Brooks PR Invitational

5K: New Balance Indoor Nationals(2014) - 14:24

10K:USA Junior Track Championships (2014)-31:01

15K: Blacksmith Fork Freedom Run (aided) 48:10(2013).

Half Marathon: 
Utah Valley Half - 1:11:24(aided)(2012)

Post-mission:

1,500m-3:45

3k-7:50 

5k-13:29

10k-28:18

NCAA finishes:

Cross Country: 10th(2018);

Indoor: 3k-7th(2019) 5k-10th(2019);

Outdoor: 10k-22nd(2018), 4th(2019), 5k-7th(2019)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Make sure I have fun, not get burned out, and get faster.

School records in the 5km and 10km.  

Personal:

Served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from July 2015-July 2017.  I gained 30 lbs. during the service and came back out of shape; however I knew that if the Lord wanted me to once again run competitively, he would bless me to return to fitness. 

I graduated from Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah. I currently run for Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  

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10.00

    A little over 10 miles today.  5 miles tempo. I didn't feel great, and my left leg just felt strange, like it was .. shorter than normal or something. Anyway, after my first two miles, I was able to get into a good groove push myself a lot.  5:14 average.  Then I ran to Sky View, did a few laps, then we got the hay bales out to practice on.  2 miles with 50m strides every lap(when I jumped the hay bales). 

    Oh, one more thing. I got my mission call yesterday.  I have been called to the Ghana Accre West mission, and report to the Ghana Missionary Training Center on July 23. 

Comments
From Connor Baller on Sat, Mar 07, 2015 at 13:57:51 from 74.81.232.157

That is so sick! congrats! I'm so jealous

From MarkS on Sat, Mar 07, 2015 at 14:17:48 from 73.20.59.203

Congrats on the mission call.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Mar 07, 2015 at 14:49:40 from 24.10.247.181

Congratulations Conner. Are you ever in touch with Kramer? I know he'd appreciate hearing about you.

kramer.morton@myldsmail.net

He always checks his email and responds on Monday.

From Ethan Cannon on Sat, Mar 07, 2015 at 15:57:02 from 128.187.97.25

My grandparents were temple presidents of the temple in Accra! That is so cool! Also, way to be a good example to younger LDS runners of putting aside your training for a mission. It's a good priority to have.

From Blake Bennion on Sat, Mar 07, 2015 at 17:06:25 from 66.29.190.63

Congratulations on getting your mission call, I bet Ghana will be incredible!

From Spencer Smith on Sat, Mar 07, 2015 at 18:40:34 from 174.52.167.138

like Ethan said, way to be a great example to LDS athletes, not just runners.

From Matt Todd on Sat, Mar 07, 2015 at 19:29:58 from 64.233.172.177

Heck yeah dude, that's awesome. I should get mine next week. Good luck!

From Kale Sharp on Sun, Mar 08, 2015 at 15:17:57 from 24.49.130.155

So cool! Congrats Conner!

From JimmySG on Mon, Mar 09, 2015 at 15:40:11 from 168.178.70.100

Congrats on the mission call!

From Shawn H on Mon, Mar 09, 2015 at 19:52:16 from 71.227.186.114

Congratulations on your mission call, Conner. I've been to Ghana. Very poor country, but I met some nice people there. It will be a big challenge, for sure, but nothing a great distance runner shouldn't be able to handle. Good luck in your running before you go, and on your mission. Keep the fire, Conner--it's easy to lose it on a mission when so many of your life priorities change, and when you come back if you're not careful. You have a very bright future in both running and life.

From Conner Mantz on Mon, Mar 09, 2015 at 21:34:55 from 97.126.226.197

Thank you everyone! It feels great to have fantastic support from the running community.

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