Week 1: Performances of the week

Individual: Alaska-Anchorage newcomer Micah Chelimo put the smackdown on the small field at the Anchorage-Abliene Christian dual last Saturday. To wit: He nearly put 30 seconds in Abilene's Chleophas Tanui over 5 km; Tanui finished fourth in the 10,000 at San Angelo in May.

Both squads held out runners, so it is tough to tell what the team prognosis is for each. But look for Chelimo to figure in the top 10 individuals in Evansville.

Team: It's really, really hard to pick only one individual performance at The Vigil in Alamosa last Saturday. Four Adams State runners under 25 minutes on that course, which is pancake flat, yet at 7,600 feet, is amazing. Some alumni and I were talking that we rarely recall anyone dipping under 25 -- let alone a teammate. Adams State is certainly running well early. If they continue and avoid the injury bug, it could be quite a season for them.

Honorable mentions: Michael Crouch (Queens) rocks the field at Appy State. Colorado Mines shakes off summer rust and turns in strong performance against Denver Metro-area rival.