Based on Andrew Simmons' photos from the Colorado Elite Winter Series #1 meet, it's obvious that everyone was excited to be back on the track. 

Even if it was cold.

And windy.

Despite the wintery weather, Heritage played host to a slew of top-tier performances. 

In the girl's 400 Kel McDavid and Kimora Northrup dipped under 60-seconds - no small task in the cold and wind and in February. McDavid took the win in 59.40, just ahead of Northrup's 59.86. 

Madison Shults has risen to new heights in recent months. And in the girl's 600 it looked like she may have found her event - in the 800. Shults ran 1:38.29 to win the event ahead of Niwot teammate Mia Prok, who ran 1:38.60.

If you're doing the math - that's 33-ish per 200, and 1:06-ish per 400. Shults and Prok were running just under 2:12 pace.

In February. 

It's also of note that a staggering 11 girls cracked 1:45 in that 600. (2:20 pace.)

In the throws Giavonna Meeks proved that she'll be a threat outdoors. Meeks won the weight throw with a toss of 57-5.5. While the event did take place outdoors, the mark would be ranked No. 3 in the country had it taken place indoors. Meeks also took second in the shot put with a toss of 38-9. Amanda Opp won the event with a 39-6. 

For the boys Gavin Schurr hit the (outdoor) track for the first time in a while. The Fairview senior dominated the 60 with a 6.83 clocking. Schurr also torched the field in the 200, running 21.72. 

William Merrick proved great winter fitness with a blistering 1:22.18 600 victory. That's just over 27-seconds per 200, or 54+ per 400. That's 1:50 800 pace. Add that Charlie Welch was only two seconds back in 1:24.

I rewrite that line - In February. 

(We've got a lot to be excited for once the official outdoor season beings...)

Moving up in distance, Jackson Shorten took the mile by running away with a 4:23 victory.

Meanwhile, it's clear that Brandon Hills is ready for some high school competition. Hills leapt into the new year with a 22-5 victory in the long jump.

At the ATB 550 Pole Vault Gym Session #6 Lilly Nichols went well over 12 feet for the fifth-consecutive time. The freshman tied her personal best with a 12-6.5 mark. 

And speaking of PRs, Davis Hume added a few inches to his. The Chaparral senior won the event with a 15-5.75 clearance. Becker Ell was just a few inches down with a 15-0 to finish second.