Billy was somewhere between Tony and Topher, both in his ability to run, and in where he was positioning himself. Normally, he would try to keep up with Tony, but the urge to stay slightly behind was just too tempting today. He could only be so strong for so long. "It'll get easier the longer we stay out here," he said. "Your body's got to warm up."

Maybe not the best choice of words today, he realized after he said it.