EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 1H 32M
KHC 140 - Conner Mantz
from Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective · host Cameron Hanes
Conner Mantz - an American long-distance runner, who specializes in the marathon. Conner ran collegiately for Brigham Young University and won the 2020 and 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. He was also the winner of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Join us for a conversation about how Conner got into running, his training, the Olympic Trials and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Follow Conner: https://www.instagram.com/connermantz/ Thank you to our sponsors: Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off and Free Shipping Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% your first order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Conner’s Backstory with Running 00:05:04 Embracing for Hard Times 00:10:29 Tickets to Conner’s Race 00:12:44 The Benefit of a Sports Psychologist 00:15:44 The Olympic Trials & Running Weather 00:18:08 Conner’s Favorite Event 00:19:01 Gratitude During Running 00:20:48 Trail Running, Sponsorships, & Prize Money 00:23:12 What Stood Out About Western States to Conner 00:25:06 Altitude & Climbing as a Stimulus for Running 00:26:11 Training & Thinking Less to do More 00:35:15 Ad Break (Grizzly Coolers & Black Rifle Coffee) 00:37:59 Western States: Adam Peterman 00:40:12 Failure in Running 00:42:31 American Record in the Half-Marathon 00:47:15 Conner’s Motivation as a Kid to Run 00:51:18 Truett’s Running Success Over the Years 00:53:11 Conner’s First Marathon & Coach Ed Eyestone 00:57:21 Testing Blood Lactate Level, Training, & Recovery 01:02:50 Conner’s Mission in Ghana - Only Training for 30 Minutes 01:05:25 Lessons from Ghana & Training Less01:13:17 Having a Plan for Podcasts 01:14:50 QA: Challenges in Switching from College Running to Professional Running? 01:19:08 QA: Do You Have a Routine or Ritual Before Big Races? 01:22:40 Lessons from Losing Races 01:26:22 QA: How Do You Balance the Comradery of Running While Running to Win? 01:31:44 Outro Badass Raptor Giveaway: https://cameronhanes.com/pages/hennesseyraptor
What this episode covers
Conner Mantz - an American long-distance runner, who specializes in the marathon. Conner ran collegiately for Brigham Young University and won the 2020 and 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. He was also the winner of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Join us for a conversation about how Conner got into running, his training, the Olympic Trials and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Follow Conner: https://www.instagram.com/connermantz/ Thank you to our sponsors: Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off and Free Shipping Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% your first order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Conner’s Backstory with Running 00:05:04 Embracing for Hard Times 00:10:29 Tickets to Conner’s Race 00:12:44 The Benefit of a Sports Psychologist 00:15:44 The Olympic Trials & Running Weather 00:18:08 Conner’s Favorite Event 00:19:01 Gratitude During Running 00:20:48 Trail Running, Sponsorships, & Prize Money 00:23:12 What Stood Out About Western States to Conner 00:25:06 Altitude & Climbing as a Stimulus for Running 00:26:11 Training & Thinking Less to do More 00:35:15 Ad Break (Grizzly Coolers & Black Rifle Coffee) 00:37:59 Western States: Adam Peterman 00:40:12 Failure in Running 00:42:31 American Record in the Half-Marathon 00:47:15 Conner’s Motivation as a Kid to Run 00:51:18 Truett’s Running Success Over the Years 00:53:11 Conner’s First Marathon & Coach Ed Eyestone 00:57:21 Testing Blood Lactate Level, Training, & Recovery 01:02:50 Conner’s Mission in Ghana - Only Training for 30 Minutes 01:05:25 Lessons from Ghana & Training Less01:13:17 Having a Plan for Podcasts 01:14:50 QA: Challenges in Switching from College Running to Professional Running? 01:19:08 QA: Do You Have a Routine or Ritual Before Big Races? 01:22:40 Lessons from Losing Races 01:26:22 QA: How Do You Balance the Comradery of Running While Running to Win? 01:31:44 Outro Badass Raptor Giveaway: https://cameronhanes.com/pages/hennesseyraptor
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