But for the past few months, the duo have been in training, and plan to run a 60km ultra marathon across Fiordland mountains, to raise funds for the Dunedin Community Learning Centre.
"Neither of us are athletes but we’re doing this to raise money for what we believe is an extremely great cause," Mr McClelland said.
The Dunedin Community Learning Centre began in 1993 as a class for adult students who had intellectual disabilities.
Three years ago, the centre stopped receiving government funding and would have to close its doors if funding could not be found, he said.
"We visited the centre and witnessed the amazing services provided to people with an intellectual disability, that will enable them to gain skills that foster their wellbeing, happiness, independence, acceptance and contribution to society.‘‘Closing the centre means 20 vulnerable people will be left without a place to go during the day."
The men said they were inspired to take on the challenge after seeing a video about the work that goes on at the centre, and learning about its predicament.
"There are few principles that reflect the inherent integrity of a society more than equal opportunity," Mr McClelland said.
"The belief that all people are equally entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental cornerstone of community."
So, on December 3, the two men will endure the most physically demanding day of their lives as they take on the unforgiving 60km mountain race that is the Kepler Challenge, in the hope of raising $4000 to $5000 for the centre on their Givealittle page.
"For a couple of non-athletic, long-distance running wannabes, this will be a monumental challenge, and so we really hope to get as many people on board with us to try to raise a few bob that will help keep the Dunedin Learning Centre ticking along."
