CU greats feel pride in legacy they helped create

Of all the runs, workouts and wins during his years as a University of Colorado runner, one image stands out for Edwardo Torres, a three-time cross country All American and one of several past CU stars who spoke to BuffZone.com about the enduring pride they feel in being part of the lineage now in its third decade under head coach Mark Wetmore.

Torres and the other runners also gave some insight into what fuels CU's success.

"What sticks in my mind is the stretching circle at Balch Fieldhouse," said Torres, head of the USATF long distance committee and Longmont resident. "One by one the students come in and transition to runners. Wetmore walking the perimeter with this calm yet exciting feel…