Focused on the drama in the lives of 'ordinary' high school runners rather than just the team elites, The Middle Distances is a blend of narratives about their three seasons of a running year and vignettes of past West Genesee competitors and others who helped shape the traditions of Wildcats distance running.
The many track and cross country coaches I have known will relate to the stories told by this long-time coach at West Genesee High School. He shows us the complexities of guiding a team of runners amidst family dramas, weather challenges, and unexpected situations.