Conner Mantz’s Habits for Staying Mentally Fit as a Runner

For Mental Health Awareness month, long-distance runner and 2024 Olympic qualifier, Conner Mantz reveals his daily routine for staying mentally fit. He describes how setting daily objectives, practicing gratitude, and self-improvement can lead to a happier you. Conner reminds you to focus on small victories and build on them.

World-class athletes join us in the #MentalHealthFitness campaign to acknowledge the importance of prioritizing mental health as well as physical wellbeing. In personal videos, they share how they’ve been able to face their own mental health challenges and offer pointers on how to combine fitness with core mental health skill building to maintain your #MentalHealthFitness.  

For more inspiring videos on how world-class athletes stay mentally fit, check out this year’s Mental Health Fitness campaign.

Conner Mantz, a long-distance runner specializing in marathons, rose to national prominence after winning the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. A Brigham Young University graduate and former NCAA champion in cross country, Mantz boasts a decorated career that includes representing the U.S. at the World Cross Country Championships and multiple national championship victories on the road.

Asking for support when you need it is a key part of maintaining your #MentalHealthFitness. These resources can help:

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• ADHD and Exercise
• Sports for Kids With Learning and Emotional Challenges