The Runner is a life affirming true story about a man's battle to overcome mental illness, specifically depression and suicide.

An agoraphobic man has to overcome his fears in order to go outside and meet a woman in time.

After weeks of withdrawing from the outside world, Kelly is now isolated, depressed, and self-medicating. She wakes up late in her dingey apartment and attempts to survive the day.

Escape the pain of fully living or "seize the day," courageously feeling all of life? A grieving widow's prescription to get through loss could cost her everything. How far will she go to alleviate the pain? Will living NUMB get her through?