Hannah Pinter returns as the top Pearl runner.
You return a top 5 with a team average of 16:25.06 for 4K this year. How does the team look after summer practices so far and how do you think the 5K will come into play?
GEORGE: We had a good summer base with all our younger girls getting some good distance in. Our team is ready for the 5K. Not race ready as it is early and we have a fairly young team. They have the base but they have to remember at this first race to not to get caught up in the moment and run too fast.
Any new additions to the team or surprises we can expect?
GEORGE: Well we lost a top 5 runner who decided not to run this year but Grace Massey (8th) had a good track season and a great summer so she should step up and help fill the gap.
What is your schedule this season and are you changing anything up?
GEORGE: We changed and added in the Brooks Memphis Classic this year and wll not run in Starkville i...
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