When Christopher McDougall decided to rescue a struggling donkey, he found himself embarking on an unexpected adventure. Collaborating with his community, Chris conceived a novel idea—burro racing. This distinctive competition involves humans and donkeys navigating mountains and streams together. It became the perfect challenge for Sherman and Chris. Throughout Sherman’s training, Chris engaged Amish running clubs, spirited goats, the service animal community, and two long-distance female truckers who happen to admire Sarah Palin. Sherman’s uplifting journey, defying all odds to participate in an extraordinary race, illuminates the transformative impact of motion and underscores the profound bond between humans and animals.