Drink for trail running and ultra: ginger for mountains and recovery

Ginger: The Secret Weapon for Trail Runners

Trail running and ultra-endurance: 50km, 80km, 100 miles — the body undergoes extreme inflammatory stress. Ginger is the natural solution for endurance athletes.

During the Race

  • Anti-nausea — exertional nausea is the #1 problem in ultras (causes 30% of abandonments)
  • Digestion — maintains the ability to eat during the race
  • Circulation — vasodilation for oxygenation at altitude

After the Race

  • Inflammatory Recovery — an ultra generates inflammation levels comparable to trauma
  • Kidney Protection — rhabdomyolysis is a risk in ultras; ginger is nephroprotective
  • Immunity — the post-ultra "open window" (immunosuppression) is real

At Altitude

Ginger improves vasodilation and adaptation to altitude. Some Sherpas traditionally use ginger.

Zero Sugar for Ultras

Ultras need carbohydrates, but from complex and regular sources. A sugary concentrate causes devastating spikes/crashes during the race.

INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. The ultra-endurance shot.

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