Things get a little intense on the state meet starting line. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
You almost needed a wide angle lens to get the front of the 4A boys pack at 0.9 miles. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
And it was still well-bunched a third of a mile later. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
If they ever have a race where you have to run with untied shoes, I'm taking Ali Deitsch. Looks like her knee took a little abrasion, too. Photo by Amber Scott.
Parting the sea of humanity just beyond the creek crossing. Photo by Kelli Noto.
This is part of what's so great about cross country. Fort Collins and Telluride have nothing in common except the bond of the sport. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
I've often wondered if the twins talk to each other during races. I think I have my answer. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Keeping in step up the hill. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Starting lines, but not as you would usually think of them. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Some people just naturally have flashes of brilliance. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
And a more conventional, but still interesting, view of the two before they parted company. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
I defy you to show me a photo, from any other sport, where the athletes are more invested than in this photo. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Brother act. Photo by Kelli Noto.
Teammate before self. Photo by Alan Versaw.
It's close enough to wheat for Wheat Ridge supporters. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Maybe you know some of the history here; she finally enjoyed the state meet she deserved. Photo by Alan Versaw.
It's been fun, but I have a deadline to meet. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Probably not how the park management envisioned it happening. Photo by Paul Jaeger.