When Perth single dad James Brougham hits a roadblock, you may assure his answer will probably be equal components unconventional and galvanizing.
A number of years in the past, Brougham, 31, was going through down the grim prospect of looking for a rental for himself and his two younger daughters, Halle and Isla.
That is when he received the thought to purchase a small yacht for the younger household to stay on and expertise an adventurous life at sea.
"Our prospects have been fairly rattling bleak, to be completely trustworthy, however I believed if I may get the boat, I knew I may work it out," he stated.
"I additionally needed the ladies to see what the world was like outdoors of residing in suburbia and going to highschool."
Escape suburbia they did, setting sail on an epic voyage of greater than 1500km up the coast, arriving final month in Dampier.
However Brougham shouldn't be one to take a seat nonetheless, and has set his sights on a brand new problem whereas in Western Australia's Pilbara area.
This month, he'll be aiming to run 500 kilometres to assist increase cash for the Royal Flying Physician Service (RFDS).
To make it occur, Brougham stated he knew he would want to discover a technique to convey each of his ladies, aged six and two, alongside for the journey.
After discovering working prams may price near $1000, Brougham once more got here up with a novel answer to fulfill his wants.
"I went out and purchased a wheelbarrow," he stated.
"At $200 for a concreter's barrow, it is essentially the most sturdy, cost-effective technique to cowl that distance."
With a giant comfortable cushion and loads of snacks, Halle and Isla have been very happy to tag alongside as Brougham racks up the kilometres within the WA outback.
Halle stated the whole lot concerning the runs along with her dad had been enjoyable.
"It is enjoyable having snacks and enjoyable sitting within the wheelbarrow," she stated.
"It is enjoyable stopping on the playground and enjoyable stopping on the servo and getting stuff from there."
Up to now this month, the trio have lined greater than 330km, averaging round 16-20 kilometres a day.
That they had piqued the curiosity of locals who have been interested by what they have been as much as, Brougham stated.
"We're getting plenty of help from everybody, plenty of beeping and waving … we actually stick out," he stated.
Roadside treasure hunts helped fill the time, with the household discovering many issues alongside the way in which that will come in useful on their boat, Brougham stated.
'We've discovered so many fishing lures on the facet of the street and cable ties," he stated.
"Simply heaps of fishing gear that should blow off individuals's vehicles."
The kilometres have been coming simpler as they neared their aim, however Brougham stated he could quickly want one other pair of sneakers.
"I truly purchased a brand new pair firstly of this and these are getting fairly near worn out," he stated.