John Houdeshell showed well as a freshman last fall. He figures as potentially one of the top sophomore talents in the state this fall.
John Houdeshell showed well as a freshman last fall. He figures as potentially one of the top sophomore talents in the state this fall.
Tanner Norman's 1600 and 3200 marks this spring not only took down a long-standing state record, but also helped make this a solid year for elite boys distance marks.
Winter Boese's 7th-place finish in the State 1600 this spring gave Steamboat two medalists in the event.
Here in Colorado, girls like Brie Oakley are separating from the field. And not just because the Brie Oakleys are getting faster. Read on. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Cruz Culpepper has some lost time to make up for in cross country this fall.
It's coming... later this month.
Nate MacDonald was D'Evelyn's top finisher at State last fall and one of a lengthy list of reasons D'Evelyn is a good team to have an eye on this fall.
Civianna Gallegos is a leading member of a senior class for Arvada West that has a real chance to write some program history this fall.
Sydney Petersen is half of a powerful duo at Crested Butte. If the Titans can find or develop a third, there could be trouble brewing within the 2A ranks.
As best as we can tell, Josh Torres posted the fastest high school time of the 4th of July holiday with a 15:56 for 5K in Greeley. File photo by Alan Versaw.
Sarah O'Sullivan, Caroline Eck, and Jenna Fitzsimmons are three good reasons to keep Mountain Vista in mind as you project a 5A Girls team favorite for the fall season.
Cooper Rondinelli got better all last year and ran his PR 3200 at The Pueblo Twilight in May.
Ryan Matson figures to inherit the role of leader of the pack for the Bears, but can Palmer Ridge extend magic to another year?
Anna Busath was new to Palmer Ridge cross country and track and field last year, but you wouldn't have guessed it by her performances.
Anna Shults dominated the State 3200 this spring and figures to be a big part of Peak to Peak's cross country success this fall.
Jon Wilkinson probably isn't the Gunnison guy most 3A fans of cross country are most familiar with, but he's very important to Gunnison's hopes and dreams just the same.
It's hard to say right now who the top 2A boys team will be this fall, but Heritage Christian Academy and Seth Bruxvoort figure to be part of that mix, along with Lyons and the tandem of Jonjak-Plahn and Roberts.
You've heard about several of the Denver Lightning sprinters already. Keirryse Simpson may be next on the list of ones you want to be paying attention to.
At some level, every cross country team has a story to tell, but this series will be about the teams that have most piqued my interest.
Carter Dillon came on strong for Mountain Vista this past school year and could figure as the go-to guy this fall.
One of the most common and easy to identify running injuries is IT band syndrome. Here are several exercises that will help treat IT band syndrome and prevent a future reoccurrence.
Hidden in the dense tissue of the hip is a little-known muscle called the piriformis. Overuse injuries are common among runners. Here is our advice for treating Piriformis Syndrome.
Strength training is important for every distance runner. Having a strong, well-balanced body greatly reduces the risk of injury and can also increase race performance.
Plantar fasciitis has sidelined many a runner for weeks, months or even years. Being proactive about seeking treatment at the onset of injury is the best way to ensure that it is cured quickly and effectively.
The term "carbo-loading" is well-known and often used to describe the nutrition plan of a soon to be marathoner. But it is not the most effective way to maximize energy,
When injury strikes, therapists often will recommend orthotics to fix the problem. But are they useful? The subject is controversial. Here's what you need to know.
How many days per week should I run? The correct answer for how many days per week you should run is however many you are able to while keeping yourself healthy and happy.
If you feel pain just behind the outside of your ankle, though, there is a good chance you may be suffering from perineal tendonitis. We have advice on how to relieve the symptoms.