The wet and muddy conditions at Nike Cross Nationals in December didn't bother Porter Middaugh.
The Battle Mountain (CO) High School senior was an accomplished trail runner, so he embraced the less than ideal circumstances.
While others struggled adapting, Middaugh had the best race of his career, finishing sixth in the loaded field.
Turns out, though, that may be Middaugh's last cross country race. Instead of accepting a scholarship to run in college, Middaugh has chosen another path.
Starting this summer, Middaugh will enroll in Project Podium, a program sponsored by USA Triathlon to train the best young triathletes. As part of the program, Middaugh will enroll in Arizona State's online academic program while training full-time with nine other triathletes, including his brother, Sullivan, who joined Project Po...
