2009 Women's Cross Country Roster

Julianne Payton

  • Height 5-6
  • Class Junior
  • High School Woodland Park HS
  • Hometown Woodland Park, Colo.

Biography

MEET JULIANNE

Preferred Name: Julianne Payton
Hometown: Woodland Park, CO
Parents: Ron and Annette Payton  
Siblings:  Andrew Payton 
Western Sate Academic Honors/Achievements: 2-Time Academic All-American, 2009 RMAC Scholar athlete of the Year, Western State Academic Cross Country All-American, 2-Time All-Region, 2-Time All-Conference (cross country), 2-Time All-Conference (track), 2008 Cross Country Team
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements: Co-Captain
2007 Woodland Park High School Female Athlete of the Year, 2007 MVP
WPHS Track, Placed 5th at 2007 Colorado State Championships in 3200m, 2007 Metro-League Champion in 3200m, 2007 Regional Champion in 3200m, Selected Colorado Springs Gazette 3200m Runner of the Year, named 2003 Freshman of the Year for Cross Country at WPHS, 4-Time Team Captain (Cross Country and Track)
High School Academic Honors/Achievements:Academic 6-Time All-Colorado Academic 1st Team, Graduated Top 5% of high school,Principal's Honor Roll 8 Consecutive Semesters, Selected 2007 Champion's Banquet Cross Country Honoree 
High School Extracurricular Activities:Member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, Member of elite singing groups Madrigals and Select Ladies Ensemble   
High School Team Achievements: 2004 Colorado Springs Metro League Track and Field Champions,2006 Colorado Springs Metro League Cross Country Champions, 2007 4x800m Relay Colorado Springs Metro League Champions, 2007 All-State 4x800m Relay Team
Goals for the season: Women to place in top 2 at Nationals 
Best Thing About Gunnison: It's gorgeous in the summer!  
Why I decided to come to Western State: Small school in the mountains    
Favorite Pro Athlete: Kara Goucher
Favorite Music Artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite TV Show: Friends 
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Nothing in life comes easy   
For returners: Most Memorable Race: 2008 Cross Country Nationals
For returners: Favorite Workout: W Mountain Hills
For returners: Favorite Running Trail:401
For returners: Favorite College Course: Slippery Rock, PA