Tanja Braun: Kilometer by kilometer in support of women
from Zinzino
For Tanja, running is her medicine, therapy, and muse. The German ultrarunner blazes new trails and shatters stereotypes. At 46, her life brims with adventure—she radiates health and embraces daily learning.
Tanja’s path is paved with ideologies rather than trophies. With unshakable determination, she puts one foot in front of the other, proving the power of persistence. Her motto: "Never give up—anything is possible."
What awards and titles have you won?
I’ve achieved many personal goals, but winning first place isn’t my top priority. I run for causes—often supporting women’s initiatives. Among my milestones:
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Being among the first women to run through Saudi Arabia’s Nefud Desert (2020)
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Completing a 240km nonstop race from Leipzig to Berlin
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Running 20 marathons in a charity series (2020)
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Finishing a 100km Sahara ultramarathon
Next up? A 166km Arctic ultramarathon — nonstop.
Have you ever faced difficulties?
The pandemic has presented many challenges for me - as it has for all of us. Running several marathons in a row without people to cheer you on... it was emotionally draining. I had to find new ways to motivate myself and stop myself from just quitting.
Did your original ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 surprise you? Has anything changed since then?
As a certified nutritionist, I knew how important omega-3 was, but I wasn't aware of the ratio. As an ultra runner, I have to pay close attention to what I eat. I was shocked when I saw my first omega-6 to omega-3 ratio! It was 15:1 and now it's much better.
How did you find out about Zinzino?
A Zinzino partner contacted me on social media. I liked the approach of the test-based supplementation and started to integrate the products into my diet.
Which Zinzino products do you currently use?
I take BalanceOil+, ZinoBiotic+ and the Energy Bar.
What has changed in your performance since you started using Zinzino?
After just a short time with Zinzino, I noticed a significant improvement in my physical health. I hardly had any sore muscles, I regenerated faster and slept better. A healthy gut is particularly important for endurance sports and thanks to ZinoBiotic+ mine is in top form. The bars are super tasty and a great alternative to dried dates. They give me energy on long runs. Overall, my performance has improved thanks to the supplements.
Why should people consider BalanceOil?
Zinzino has tremendous benefits for both athletes and non-athletes. We all need more Omega-3 in our system and BalanceOil+ makes it easy to get the right daily dose. A small contribution to good health.
Describe your experience with Zinzino in one sentence.
Zinzino helps me to keep going on long runs and gives me more energy in my life.
Let Tanja's life marathon motivate you and do something good. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook and join her on Strava on her daily runs.