A book about the life of a college long-distance runner after he moves on to 'real life', and how he struggles with the changes presented to him. Tells of his emotions, dreams, desires, and goals which he still has in running and how he tries to pursue them even though he is much older than in the prequel (Once a Runner). Quenton Cassidy lives inside of all college and professional long-distace runners and his tale brings back memories along with dreams.