These fit and motivated women from outback New South Wales are doing what many may deem impossible.
Brydie Mannion and fellow fitness fanatic Megan Cumming are running 6.4 kilometres every four hours for 48 hours.
And it's all to help give victims of domestic violence a better life.
The duo has taken on the extraordinary challenge set by the famous American ultramarathon runner, David Goggins, and will run laps around Broken Hill's north-east suburbs on March 4th.
"We basically started off with just doing the challenge, then we thought we'd put something behind it and work for a goal as well," Ms Mannion said.
Remote NSW DV rates an 'eye-opener'
The pair reached out to their local community in Broken Hill for help deciding what cause to fundraise for.
They were shocked to discover the community's overwhelming response calling for more support for local domestic violence services.
"It was an eye-opener for me," Ms Cumming said.
Domestic violence continues to shatter families across Australia, but a staggeringly high rate of incidents occur in regional areas.
Domestic Violence NSW chief executive Elise Phillips said there were increasing concerns with the rates of domestic violence in the state's western and far western regions.
"People living in regional, rural and remote communities are 24 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family and domestic violence when compared to people living in major cities," she said.
The importance of staying home
Following the community's response, Ms Mannion and Ms Cumming decided to use their enormous marathon-running endeavour to raise money for the non-profit organisation, Staying Home Leaving Violence.
The program works with NSW Police to help keep victims of domestic violence safely in their homes by removing the perpetrators.
"Women and children who are victims of domestic violence often have to leave the family home and move away from a crucial network of family and friends," Staying Home Leaving Violence Broken Hill coordinator Fiona Camilleri said.
The organisation has been operating in Broken Hill for the last three years and has helped more than 200 families stay safely in their homes.
Toolkits more than just handy
The organisation also assists with installing security measures in a victim's home and provides caseworkers to help work through financial, legal, and personal problems.
This year, the organisation is providing toolkits to survivors as part of a campaign to empower women to take back control of their own lives.
"Many women that have left a domestic family violence relationship have not got access to simple things like a screwdriver or a hammer," Ms Camilleri said.
"Simple things like changing batteries for children's toys or hanging a picture up to get a sense of accomplishment and pride."
Preparing for an ultramarathon
Ms Cumming said she had been preparing for the run on March 4 to be a challenge on the mind as well as the body.
"We have been practising the last couple of weeks and found out it's going to be a lot harder than we thought because fatigue is going to set in and it's going to be mentally draining," she said.
But, despite the gruelling physical and mental challenge ahead, vigorous exercise and a community cause is something the fitness duo look forward to.
"I love a good challenge and getting myself in uncomfortable situations," Ms Mannion said.
"So many people have reached out in so many different ways.
"This community is so invested with each other, so it's great to get everyone aware about such an important cause."
