BOULDER — Monday morning, 39 University of Colorado cross country runners officially began their pursuit of a national title.
“Officially,” of course, is a subjective word. The Buffs — the men are two-time defending national champions; the women finished seventh in the NCAA meet a year ago — never really stop training toward their goal. Buff veterans have been working out all summer.
As for the incoming freshmen, “We hope they’ve been running,” said associate head coach Heather Burroughs. “And they will hope they’ve been running.”
But Monday was the first day the Buffs could hold an organized workout, and most of the team quickly hit the roads and trails around Boulder.