Jon and Jen survive their parental-induced breakup and patch up. They graduate from middle school and hope to spend the summer together running. However, Jen's grandfather has other plans for her. Grandpa Martin enters her into an international track competition, and through her acquiescing parents, convinces Jon's parents to allow him along as her coach. But things get complicated when two runners solicit his help and his handler admits to dark dealings that will alter Jen and his future together. Success in running doesn't necessarily equate to victory. Jon finds greater obstacles to overcome, including his runaway mouth, and must balance his love with reality to keep his world intact, with, and without Jen. He finds his faith an ally, sometimes the only one.