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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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Race: Footlocker Nationals (3.107 Miles) 00:15:27, Place overall: 10, Place in age division: 10
Total Distance
9.00

      Warmed up with Josh, then some on my own.  After I got my strides in and then got to the line.  I feel like I've forgotten how to race.  I just can't remember how a race feels, and it was strange being in a race this past week, but I am still very greatful for the chance to be back running and even making it to nationals is a blessing.  I started on the outside, which I liked.  I got out well, probably 25th around the 200 mark. I moved up a bit, but then on the slight uphill I got passed.  I was about 2:22 at 800m, which was where I wanted to be.  I started moving up about here and pretty soon I was in the top 20 and was getting within a small sprint to that top group.  Then, we went around a tight turn about 1300m in, and I stepped on a cone and slipped.  It was so packed, someone caught my foot and I fell on my hands and knees. I yelled shiz(pretty sure here everyone learned I was Mormon) and got up(later I learned a northeast guy jumped over me. That would have been sweet to see). 

     I came across the mile at 4:52, and it felt good.  I stayed alright on the hill and ran hard on the downhill, passing a bunch of people.  I just tried to slowly real in the top pack. I had originally planned on leading the race, but never got near the front.  At halfway I passed Matt Maton, and saw the West was losing to the midwest. That can't happen I told myself, so I kept the drive going. I was within 5 seconds(I was at 9:52) of the lead pack at 2 miles, but was not mentally ready to dig deep.  I pushed and passed Josh and a midwest kid, but then I slowed down on the turn I slipped to be very careful, and they had a 8 meter lead on me. I saw the Midwest kid get really aggressive with Josh, which was weird because there was tons of room. I passed Josh on the hill, and the other kid on the downhill.  I was in tenth, and then I tried to pass Thomas Pollard on the inside, and bumped into him.  I am good friends with Thomas and I feel really bad about it.  He told me after it didn't affect him, but I still should've given him room.  Then, with 200m left Trevor Reinhart threw in a kick and passed me. I should've gone with him, but I didn't think I could catch anyone, so I kinda hit a cruise speed and finished strong enough to not get passed. He ended up passing 2 other guys.  I should've ran with him. 

      Considering everything, I'm happy with this result.  I will work harder and hopefully be in better shape this track season. It'll be a tough process, but I would love to get under 4 in the mile or make that USA Junior team for the World Junior Championships for cross country.  I cooled down with Josh and John, then Josh left, so John and I kept going.  Turns out he got tripped up too, but it was at a worse time, poor guy, but he's strong and he'll come back from it.  Then John, Grant, Trevor, Levi, and a few other guys ran a few miles on the beach. 

Comments
From MarkS on Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 17:51:45 from 124.86.234.78

Congrats on the team win and also on the great individual effort!

I watched the race online and you looked good.

From Jake K on Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 18:32:07 from 98.202.128.218

Considering what you had to deal with this fall, finishing in the Top 10 at nationals might be one of your most impressive accomplishments yet.

Not many guys could have pulled it back together the way you did. You should be really proud of this.

From Yasir on Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 19:51:02 from 99.20.240.112

congrats.wow 15:27

From Shawn H on Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 21:05:34 from 71.227.186.114

You should be very proud of your accomplishments this CC season, Conner. Very, very impressive, considering what you went through. Great comeback. I know you wanted to do better, but you can hold your head high. Good luck in your training this winter. Outdoor track is going to be really exciting to see. I hope you can beat those Saarel times!

From Jason D on Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 19:54:24 from 68.80.27.222

Well done, Conner. I wasn't sure how your season was going to play out after seeing your injury this fall. Tough as nails.

Get that sub-4:00!

From Conner Mantz on Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 17:06:01 from 174.23.222.178

Thanks everyone for the support, it helps keep me motivated.

From jtshad on Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 08:57:48 from 141.221.191.225

Congrats on a strong race (2 in 2 weeks) and 10th place (All American!). You West guys ruled again...6 out of the top 11 places. Awesome season and way to go out with a bang and to get reason for indoors!

From Conner Mantz on Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 18:56:14 from 174.23.222.178

Thanks Jeff!

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