British ultra-runners secure more domestic records with CurraNZ

British titles, a course record and a breakthrough in Death Valley: CurraNZ ambassadors Laura Watts and Sarah Webster have given us plenty to celebrate in 2026. Behind their achievements is a shared appreciation of something every runner understands: the value of feeling ready to run again.

Both athletes describe CurraNZ as an important part of their recovery routines, supporting the training and racing that make extraordinary seasons possible.

Laura Watts takes her running to another level

For Laura, 49, the season has brought success across desert roads, canal paths and the athletics track.

In July, she completed her fifth Badwater 135 in 29:09:02, finishing fifth woman. Her first sub-30-hour performance was nearly 12 hours faster than her first finish at the demanding Death Valley ultramarathon.

August brought victory at the 130-mile Liverpool-Leeds Canal Race in 25 hours and 15 minutes. Then, on September 19-20, Laura covered 217.38 kilometres at Tooting Bec to become British Women’s 24-hour Champion, finishing sixth overall.

For Laura, who began using CurraNZ two years ago, the difference extends beyond finishing times. She reports fewer stomach difficulties during extreme efforts and markedly less muscle soreness afterwards.

“I kept running and never felt sick,” she says of this year’s Badwater.

“Before CurraNZ, the DOMS after 100-mile races would be horrendous,” she adds. “I’m literally never stiff after races now.”

Those personal observations help explain why two daily capsules have become a fixture in her training routine. Being able to fuel during a race, then recover for the next challenge, matters across a demanding calendar.

Laura says: "Since I started taking this amazing New Zealand blackcurrant extract, it has been PB after PB - and two slightly wild years of running better than I thought I could.

"And the recovery is the part that still shocks me. Two days later I was ready to run again and I was not even stiff. A miracle."

Sarah Webster brings world-class endurance to the trails

Sarah entered 2026 as the reigning 24-hour World Champion, having covered a world-record 278.621 kilometres in Albi in October 2025.

This year, she continued to demonstrate her versatility. In February, she ran 7:03:48 over 100 kilometres in Italy - her first race trialling CurraNZ - a performance British Athletics described as equalling her European record.

In June, she won the South Downs Way 100 in 14:27:34, finishing sixth overall and taking more than two hours off the previous women’s course record. The event also incorporated the British Trail Running Championships at ultra distance.

For Sarah, CurraNZ’s place in her routine is rooted in recovery and confidence in what she takes.

“For me, with CurraNZ the main benefit I’ve noticed is improved recovery especially after a hard race. My legs feel ready to run much earlier than I would expect, and the peace of mind knowing it is batch-tested and certified by informed sport when it comes to drug testing.”

Celebrating the work between the finish lines

Laura and Sarah’s achievements belong to them: to their preparation, experience, support teams and determination. We are proud that both choose CurraNZ as part of that commitment.

Their experiences highlight why recovery matters throughout a season. The finish line is a moment to celebrate, but what happens afterwards helps shape the next training block and the next start.

Congratulations, Laura and Sarah. It is a privilege to support your running and share in the excitement of what you achieve.