Christopher McDougall is famous for starting the barefoot running craze with his book ‘Born to Run.’ And now he has an unusual new running partner—a donkey named Sherman.
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Sherman in Colorado. Photo by Christopher McDougall
Chris and Sherman. Photo by Matt Roth
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Barb sprints to another World Championship at the Leadville Boom Days International Pack Burro Race. Photo by Ed Kosmicki/photosourcewest.com
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Hal Walter proving that an old burro racer can still beat elite marathoners. Photo by Kelly Doke
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Sherman the donkey. Photo by Christopher McDougall
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Scott working on Sherman's hooves. Photo by Christopher McDougall
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Lawrence the goat. Photo by Christopher McDougall
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Sophie and Sherman help Tanya work on Flower’s water phobia. Photo by Julie Angel
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With Tammy Pedretti taking Matilda, Team Sherman is off and racing. Photo by Dana McDougall
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Mika trains with Flower. Photo by Christopher McDougall
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Zeke and Sherman. Photo by Andrea Cook
Header photo by Matt Roth; Sherman and Chris run through the woods.
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