Ruth is a world-class trail and ultra runner, having won numerous national and international races including the Tarawera Ultra where she set the course record for the 102km distance. Ruth has taken out the OCC title and twice won the Mont Blanc Marathon. In 2022 she won America’s most prestigious 100-mile race, the Western States Endurance Race, considered the ‘Superbowl’ of trail running in the US. The 100-mile distance was a relatively new one for her, her first attempt being in 2021 at WSER where she came second. A very down-to-earth Kiwi from the West Coast, Ruth is ever so humble about her accomplishments and an inspiration to many. ‘"I discovered CurraNZ after hearing about how it can help with recovery, which proved true. However, what I noticed most was not only an increase in energy levels but an elevated feeling of overall health and wellbeing."
Dougal Allan
I’ve seen big differences from year to year using CurraNZ. I train my body through the full spectrum - slow energy training, tempo work, threshold stuff, VO2max – and I personally feel I’m more efficient at every level of output….I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, CurraNZ is a game changer for me’Dougal Allan is our longest-standing Kiwi ambassador and a big name in the world of multisport. Having won New Zealand’s Coast to Coast race twice and podiumed nine times, Dougal is a veteran in multi-discipline races and has competed all over the world. A Southlander who is respected for his tenacity and perseverance, Dougal’s cycling prowess gained the attention of Emirates Team NZ who selected him for their team of Cyclors to power the New Zealand boat at the 2024 America’s Cup in Barcelona. Image Credit: Korupt Vision
Sam Harvey
Sam Harvey is an ultra-distance runner who recently exploded onto the Backyard Ultra scene in spectacular style, equalling the world record of 677km / 100 laps in five days when taking on the reigning USA and Australian record holders in Queenland in June 2023.The Backyard Ultra format is a ‘last man standing’ event where runners complete a 6.7km loop every hour until they can’t. There is only one winner and everyone else is counted as a DNF (Did Not Finish). This brutal ‘no consolation prize’ format attracts some of the toughest runners on the planet and most entrants compete to see how far they can run instead of some specific distance. ‘I have been super impressed with the results, mostly from the recovery perspective, but also due to the significantly reduced heart rate on my daily runs. Over the last two months, my average heart rate has dropped as much as 10 beats per minute without reducing my physical output. Super important when you are running 200+ km races! I have always been a very science-focused athlete, and with Curranz, the science is SOLID!’
Caitlin ‘Pip’ Fielder
‘I have been using Curranz for over 3 months now and believe I can truly feel the difference. It used to take me a long time to feel recovered after an effort or race, but by including CurraNZ in my recovery routine I noticed I was feeling a lot better within the first week post races. This was very evident after racing Zegama.It’s so convenient to take Curranz along to races and training camps, and by taking it before sessions, it’s really easy to incorporate into my everyday routine.‘I have a science background and reading the research and peer-reviewed studies shows the evidence backing up the claims. The fact that it is also Informed-Sport gives me a lot of confidence in taking the supplement.’Tarawera Ultra 50km Champion in 2020 and 2021, Pip is a fast-rising star of the trail running scene. The Kiwi competes in UTMB in Europe and is a regular podium finisher, with top-three finishes in races like the Mont Blanc 42km marathon (second in 2022). She was recently runner-up at Zegama (50km) and then went on to represent New Zealand at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, fishing 12th out of 114 participants.
Dan Jones
With his name engraved on the Kepler Challenge Trophy five times, Dan is a leading light in the New Zealand running scene, having also won the Auckland, Queenstown & Wellington marathons. A win in the Tarawera 102km race 2023 earned the Wellingtonian a golden ticket to the prestigious Western States Endurance Race. Dan made an outstanding debut, his first 100-mile event, finishing fifth in a race stacked with some of the world’s elite runners."In endurance sport, there is an edge that you can push your body to before it breaks. There's a reason why a bunch of top athletes that I look up to are taking CurraNZ, they know the benefits that you can get from going a bit further or a bit faster and to feel a bit fresher that next day. I'm stoked to say that these natural purple pills are now a part of my recovery and performance protocol and I'm still testing my edge. I've been pushing things to the limit lately with 230km weeks in my build up to Western States 100 miler and I look forward to seeing just how far these things will take me."
David Haunschmidt
‘"I have been using CurraNZ as part of my toolbox to help with this. I’ve noticed a difference since taking these, particularly when training and racing around nights.I take very few supplements. When I do, because of my background, I approach this in the most analytical evidence-based way possible."I really like that the team at CurraNZ are all about this and are producing studies and attempting to provide quality data on its effects. I'm excited to follow their progress, ongoing research, and receive support for my training and racing."Emergency Room Doctor by day (and often by night) and an avid runner outside his working hours, David is a prolific winner of trail and ultra races across NZ, notably holding the course records for the 21km and 50km distances at Tarawera – and five other races. David resides in Wellington and is a regular in Xterra and Ironman to boot. David qualified for the World Ironman Championships at Kona in 2022 and competed despite a lingering injury preventing him from racing his best. An ex-pat from Scotland, blustery cold Wellington weather doesn’t bother him at all.
Max Brown - Canoe Sprint
Max and his partner Kurt Imrie have been a power team for a number of years, placing fifth at the Tokyo Olympics and eighth at the 2019 Open World Cup K2 1000M event.Max is also a national champion in the K1 1,000m Kayak sprint and K2 1,000m, with Kurt narrowly beating him in the K1 in 2021. Honoured by Waikato University as ‘Sportsman of the Year’, 2021 was indeed a great year for this power paddler."I've been taking CurraNZ blackcurrants for a while now and feel like I am making really big gains in my performances and recovery. I like to take 2 tabs 2 hours before a big session or race."
Rachel Mayhew
Rachel is a pro with the paddle and an 11-time winner of the National Ocean Ski Championship title. Residing on the North Shore of Auckland where she trains around the Hauraki Gulf, Rachel has competed successfully abroad, winning the 2017 World Series Championship, placing third at the 2015 World Surfski Championship and winning the challenging Molokai Surfski World Championship twice.‘My partner actually introduced me to CurraNZ I started taking it 2 weeks prior to some major domestic races. I felt a huge benefit from taking CurraNZ with benefits such as reduced fatigue, I felt more energetic in my day to day and great for my immune system!’
Kath Kelly
An Otago girl who is not afraid of multi-day races that traverse the length and breadth of New Zealand, Kath is a veteran mountain bike racer, when she’s not artificially inseminating deer. She is also an impressive multisport athlete who has won some of the big iconic NZ races for her age category, including the 2018 Coast To Coast, Lake Hawea Epic, Goldrush and Red Bull Defiance. Feeling right at home hurtling down a steep track or twisting and turning on technical trails, Kath’s fantastic skill saw her triumph in Canada in July 2023 at the BC Bike Race - considered the 'Original Ultimate Singletrack Experience'.A full-throttle 7-day stage race over challenging terrain in the wilds of British Columbia, Kath won the 50+ age group category and finished 12th female overall amongst a group of elite riders. Always ready for an adventure, not many 50-year-olds can keep up with Kath on 2 wheels. “I have struggled with the longer multi-day races that go beyond four days and was looking for a product that could help me recover quicker and get me to the next level of racing.“I started taking CurraNZ felt instant results and am excited about the product - it has been a game changer for me.”
Matthew Conger
Matthew Conger is New Zealand’s only elite international FIFA Football Referee who has officiated at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2017&2015 FIFA Club World Cup, 2016 Rio Olympics and New Zealand’s highest-profile tournaments. Since using CurraNZ, Matthew has observed wide-ranging benefits, particularly around improvements in sprint speed, stamina, mental acuity and recovery from training, matches and travel.
