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While Barrington (IL) scored the top points in the team race, it was Fossil Ridge, the Colorado squad with the top average and the state's Class 5A runner-up, that found their depth in the final deciding moments.

The Southwest came. Saw. And conquered in the 2023 Mud Fest at Nike Cross Nationals. Despite the classic Pacific Northwest conditions, one state in particular dominated the competition in the girl's race. Colorado quite literally stole the show.

Will 2023 be the year that a Colorado squad finally captures a Nike Cross Nationals team title? For as stellar as the state has been in recent years, a NXN title has eluded quite a few squads.

A college student's life is frequently a frenzy of intellectual challenges, social interactions, and personal development. For students, keeping their mental health becomes crucial amid the chaos. Mindful running is a holistic strategy that is becoming increasingly well-liked, which combines physical exercise with mental health.

Official at-large berths have been handed to teams across the U.S. following the ninth and final regional of the Nike Cross Nationals system: The California State championships. 

Colorado showed up at the Foot Locker Midwest Region Championships in Kenosha, WI. Four will represent the Centennial State at Foot Locker Nationals in sunny San Diego, CA.

As with most years, Colorado will be sending its best to Oregon in two weeks. The two best girl's teams in the country went head-to-head for the first time this season - Air Academy and Niwot toed the line at NXR-Southwest and put on a clinic.

Thornton is a city where the outdoor culture thrives, and endurance sports are a way of life. Runners of all levels in this vibrant community understand the importance of balancing their passion for running with their daily responsibilities.

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