C Mantz Running

Simplot finals

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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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Sat, Feb 15, 2014

Race: Simplot finals (2 Miles) 00:09:12, Place overall: 3, Place in age division: 3

Total Distance

6.00

Warmed up with Elijah. My legs felt really flat, and I was tired. I could feel the lack of sleep from Thursday night. Planned on not leading, but that plan went out the window when we opened in a 1:08 first 400m. I wasn't feeling that good from the get go. Just really tired. I pushed and came across the mile in 4:32. Then Cerake and Elijah flew by my, and I just wanted to be done. I had a terrible mental game. I just wanted to finish. With 6 laps left my stomache started to hurt and I felt like I was sprinting to just get a faster time than last year. With 2 laps left my stomache was really hurting. If I could have kicked like usual I would have finished 2nd in 9:08 or so, but was just happy to get it over with. After I went to the garbage can and stood there for a while. I was just so dizzy and tired afterward. I didn't throw up, so this race was better than Arcadia. Afterward I cooled down with Elijah, and started to feel better. He didn't race well(for what shape he was in) either, so it was good to have someone that understood running with me. I ran a little more when we ordered Dinner, and I ran some looking(before my race) for someone who ran the mile in spikes to ask if it was a good idea, but I never found anyone, so I played it safe with flats.

Comments

From Abel on Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 12:19:29 from 174.23.116.128

Great time! Look at this way.. Even with the lack of sleep and stomach problems you still finished with a 9:12. I totally see your frustration but that's great for this early in the year. Keep up the good work.

From Jake K on Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 13:02:15 from 67.177.11.154

Nice job Conner. I know you didn't feel great, but 9:12 in February in still solid. You'll keep improving from here and be able to go under 9 before you know it.

From jtshad on Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 15:12:51 from 69.20.183.178

Valiant race! We saw you take out the lead in that second lap and push to separate from Elijah and Cerake. But when they kicked it up in the second mile I could see that you were not feeling it. You pushed hard those last couple of laps and made up some solid ground on Elijah. A learning experience that I am sure you will use in future races.

Keep running strong.

BTW, that was me who said "that is Conner" when you were walking up the stairs in the stands.

From Steve on Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 01:10:13 from 66.87.77.73

Get the book "Road to the Top", Joe Vigil, if you don't have it already. Read the parts about how he defines a true athlete and his advice to great, young runners like you.

Old man advice...

From Conner Mantz on Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 19:30:26 from 67.2.170.21

Thanks everyone, and Steve I'll have to look into that book, I haven't read it, but I love sport books.

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