Kellyn Roiko

Kellyn Roiko ran 17:41 for 5k for Whitworth University this past week. Whitworth Athletics photo.

The colors haven't changed much for Alex Pawlak, who now runs for the Wyoming Cowboys. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Lewis-Palmer freshman sprinter Nicole Montgomery made her mark in the world in the waning light of the girls 200 at Sand Creek. Photo by Alan Versaw.

A gallery of several of my favorite images from the first three weeks of CHSAA Track and Field 2012 that didn't quite find their way into any of the articles. Free content.

Between Gina Hauptman, Hannah Everson, and Heather Bates (plus a few more), the distance competition figures to be pretty brutal around Colorado Springs this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.

This fall, Kellyn Roiko finished seventh at the 4A state cross country meet. Now she's busy doing her part to claim the golden basketball for Air Academy High School. Colorado Track XC file photo. Free content.

Sydney Scott completed a stellar season with a convincing win at the state meet. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Aubrey Till, Amelia Evans, and Allie Morgan get another opportunity to mix it up at Thursday's regional meet. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Monarch's girls and a few bold enough to run with them pass under the shade of an enormous tree at Saturday's Pat Patten Invitational in Boulder. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

The folks at Cheyenne Mountain wanted to create a unique and rewarding cross country experience in the state of Colorado. Like many of us, they are proud of the sport’s hold in these parts, the tradition of the sport in Colorado over the years, and the success our high school athletes achieve on a national level today.

Colorado Springs has been home to a lot of top cross country talent for a long time. Hannah Everson and Bryce Gregoire run in that tradition. Colorado Track XC file photos.

Niwot had a solid 2010 campaign with Elise Cranny leading the way, but could be even better in 2011. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Call it a hunch, but Kali Maxwell is probably hoping she never again sees a meet as cold as last year's Falcon Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.