C Mantz Running

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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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Tue, Jul 21, 2015

Total Distance

10.00

This is my last post for the next two years. I'm leaving to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the country of Ghana. After I return, I plan on attending and running for BYU. I'm thankful for the opportunities that running has brought me. I've met so many wonderful people and been able to make many friends on my way. If any of you want to receive my weekly e-mails, either put your e-mail in the description or send me an e-mail on my mission e-mail at conner.mantz@myldsmail.net.

While running has brought me much happiness and excitement, it is very small compared to the joy that the Gospel of Christ has brings to my life. I've read The Book of Mormon, The Holy Bible, and The Doctorine and Covanents and I know those to be true books. I know that God loves and cares about each and every person. He wants you to be happy. Jesus Christ suffered for our sins, and through him we can be saved. I have been blessed to have such a wonderful family, and they have helped me want to continue in running and to serve a mission. They did not push me into either of those decisions. I decided to serve a mission, just like I decided to run cross country and track, no one else made the decision for me or pushed me into it, but I have been blessed to have my family's support in both those decisions.

Also, about the downhill mile, while I'm rambling, it was more of a fun thing that was just to see what would happen, it isn't very official. Wish all of you luck on your running, health, and happiness.

-Conner

Comments

From Brayden Youngberg on Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 18:38:09 from 76.27.4.46

Me and the rest of my team look up to you and can't wait to watch you run for BYU. You are a legend and inspiration to us all! Good luck on you mission and hope you touch the hearts of the people in Ghana! My email is braydenjyoungberg@gmail.com Thanks!!

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 18:44:52 from 24.10.247.181

I'll look forward to your return Conner. Take care of yourself.

From Holt on Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 19:05:03 from 67.2.238.21

Great post Conner. You are an inspiration to so many. Take care and best of luck!

From Addison Hedges on Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 22:13:01 from 65.130.71.87

Conner, like Brayden said, you have been an inspiration and role model to me and our whole team. I loved watching you race. Meeting you at state and the sue Woodbury relays were some of the best days of my life haha. When you get back at go to to BYU, take my dad's religion class. He is professor Andrew Hedges. Thanks for being such a great role model to me.

Hedgesad@wsdstudent.net

From Jason D on Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 00:02:08 from 68.80.27.222

The downhill mile was still very impressive as are your other accomplishments. I have no doubt there's much more to come. Take care.

From Eugene on Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 18:24:45 from 173.240.45.184

Christ is true.

Nathan.Grindle@yahoo.com

From Glory in the long run on Sun, Oct 04, 2015 at 23:59:28 from 75.162.179.202

Christ indeed is true.

That's why I believe Him when He says, He who believes in Me has eternal life."

For myself I believe in Jesus. I have eternal life right now.

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