C Mantz Running

Wounded Soldier 5k

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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, Oct 27, 2012

Race: Wounded Soldier 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:15:46, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1

Total Distance

12.00

Again, I'm not sure exactly how far the distance was, but I heard it was a 5k, but people had 3 miles on their garmins, so it could have been anywhere in that area. We showed up at the race about 40 minutes before the start. I warmed up a mile, then took off my PJs and did another mile. I talked with Scott Ensign and Joe Fure before the race started. I saw someone who I recognized that I knew was fast(Daniel Howell), but later found out that he wasn't racing the race, more of running it. The Big Cannon went off and we started. Joe was with me for the start and some guy who didn't look like a runner was ahead of us for the first 200m. After that I dropped them and ran alone. I felt good, pushing it and all. I was around 4:57 for the first mile, which is about 34 sec. slower than region, but the mile marker at region was around 15-20 seconds off. After that I thought I could break 15, but while my confidence went up, I slowed down. My dad had me about 10:20 for the second mile. At the second hairpin turn, Some people were going opposite of me and I slowed down and had to squeeze between them and the canal. After that I sped back up and heard I was at 13:30 with 800 to go. When that happened I sped up a ton and I knew I had to have been running slower, because I really had a big speed up then. I came across the line and felt like I had some left. 40 sec. slower than region. I did a cool down with Scott and Joe afterward, then another by myself.

PM- 5 mile in 30 min. slower tempo. 1 mile cool down.

Comments

From Scott Ensign on Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 15:59:03 from 67.40.104.47

nice race, great to see you and your dad today. I was hoping to box you in at the start and beat you but my strategy failed. next time!

From caseykimzey on Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 19:06:14 from 174.23.117.63

No way! Daniel's my cousin! But good job on your race! I can't believe how fast you are a sophmore! Crazy.

From Michael Finch on Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 08:49:20 from 75.169.213.13

when i was on my USU visit they showed me that course. Its pretty sweet, and looks like a fast course. i'm jealous thats your guys region.

From Luis Vidal on Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 16:36:20 from 174.27.169.54

Man! I wish I could've gone to that race. It sounded like lots of fun. Which race you gonna run at the 1st Dam run Conner?

From Conner Mantz on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 15:16:29 from 65.130.242.209

Scott it was great seeing you there, Casey, that's way cool he's your cousin. Mike, how did that USU visit go? Luis, I'm not sure which race, but I'll probably do the 5k because I need to stay used to the 5k's for foot locker, are you doing the 10k?

From Michael Finch on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 17:32:09 from 75.169.213.13

it was fun. i'm definally considering going there. i met a kid that used to go to sky view and had some school records before you came. i cant remember his name though. But he was a nice kid.

From Conner Mantz on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 20:26:05 from 65.130.242.209

Oh, that's Tyler Roberts. He has the 800m (1:56.04) record and 1600m(4:18.97) record, he got both of those this spring. What other schools are you considering?

From Michael Finch on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 20:36:44 from 75.169.213.13

ya thats him. um.. I have a SUU recruiting this friday and UVU a little later. not much others. what about you? have you thought about it at all?

From Luis Vidal on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 23:08:44 from 174.27.169.54

Yeah I'll probably do the 10K, the longer the race, the more fun! I wanna try and get Jesse's time before he get's back in about a month.

From Conner Mantz on Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 15:14:42 from 65.130.242.209

Mike, that's sweet! I'm not really thinking about colleges yet. Maybe next year I'll get more into it. Luis, go do it! What was his time that you're going for?

From Luis Vidal on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 22:39:26 from 174.27.169.54

It was a 35:11 but I would be happy with anything 35 haha.

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