Pain and Resilience: Running for Those Who Cannot Ben Mack's determination to complete the 231km West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival is a testament to the human spirit, but it's also a reminder of the deep pain that drives him.
An Arrernte man from Alice Springs, Mack has lost a child and seen others suffer similar fates.
His story intersects with that of Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose recent passing near Alice Springs adds an extra layer of significance to his run.