Getting some runners to state last year, the PCM cross country team is anxious for the season to begin in a few weeks. Practices began on Monday, and the athletes have been preparing their bodies for the 4K trails they’ll be running on during the next two-plus months. The athletes are chomping at the bit to begin running on some challenging terrain, says Coach Eric Karr. PCM cross country has their first official competition on Thursday, August 27 when they travel to Ames and compete on the Iowa State University course against a bevy of other schools.