Overview:

When cross country runner Max, formerly the best runner on his school's team, where he earned his nickname, Maximum V, before falling into poverty and falling out of shape, is challenged by the best runner on his high school's team, he has a chance to win $10,000 and regain his glory. With the help of his new trainer, Mike, and his friends, Paul and Tony, can he do it, or will he be doomed to failure?