Customer marks her 60th birthday by running six 100-mile races in 12 months

Meet our Customer of the Month, Hazel Harrison, who marked her 60^th birthday by embarking on a year-long goal to run six 100-mile races. She says this feat, that even professional ultra-runners tend to avoid, was only made possible thanks to CurraNZ. Here, she recounts the challenges of endurance running as an older athlete and 'not bouncing back as I used to'. 

Hazel writes: “As an older endurance runner competing in ultramarathons, recovery, injury prevention, and sustained performance are more important than ever. 

“I’ve been using CurraNZ for over two years, and I can say without hesitation: I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without this magic purple capsule. At my age my body doesn’t bounce back the way it used to.

“However, since incorporating Curranz into my daily routine, I’ve experienced a noticeable shift. I take 2 capsules every morning without fail, which helps support recovery between training sessions.

“On race day, I take 2 more capsules around the 90km mark, and another 2 at the finish. That protocol has been key in helping me maintain performance deep into an ultra and reduce the toll on my body afterwards.

I know that I wouldn't have been able to do my 6-for-60 Challenge (six 100-mile races in 12 months), which I started in March 2024, without CurraNZ in my corner. I set myself this goal to mark turning 60 in January 2025.

“Curranz has helped me stay consistent with high-mileage weeks, to recover faster, and avoid the kind of lingering fatigue or soreness that can derail training - especially at my age. It’s not just about performance; it’s about longevity in a sport I love.

“For any person looking to keep pushing boundaries, stay strong, and recover smarter, CurraNZ has been a game-changer for me. This little magic purple capsule truly helps me do what I love - better, longer, and stronger.

- Hazel Harrison
@run_hazel_run
Athlete, Coach, Tailwind Ambassador