Storytelling is not just something experienced at bedtime, in the movies, or with friends. Rather, it is a way that knowledge has been transferred for generations. Stories allow the listener to gain understanding in a natural way. A good story can capture the imagination of students, making them eager to learn more. This article describes the use of one science story, “FloJo: The Word’s Fastest Woman,” in the physics classroom. Students are engaged with the science content material through the personal frame of the story. In the activity described in this article, students study physics and kinetics while designing and running their own races.