An endurance athlete’s training and recovery essentials

Inside Ross Rutherford's ultramarathon toolkit.

In our Health Stack series, Wellworthy taps into its network of health and fitness experts to offer personal insights and recommendations.

Living the business and culture of running, Ross Rutherford is an ultramarathoner and leads sports retail and partnerships at Cheribundi and probiotic juice brand GoodBelly.

Ross Rutherford

Ross Rutherford leads sports retail and partnerships at Cheribundi and GoodBelly.

Ross builds his day around early morning runs and strength sessions, balancing ultramarathon training with frequent travel. “Running has taken me to incredible places,” he shares. “I want to continue exploring what my body is capable of.”

Here’s Ross to share his Health Stack:

Hyperice Normatec Compression Boots

“I love sitting in the Normatec boots after long runs and hard workouts. I typically put them on 3-4 times per week for 45-60 minutes after dinner when my wife and I hang out watching shows. It’s so relaxing as they slowly massage my legs and increase blood flow and circulation.”

Hyperice Normatec 3 Legs
Hyperice
Normatec 3 Legs
Normatec 3 uses dynamic air compression to advance your wellness, recover faster, improve your training, and maximize your performance.

Cheribundi Tart Cherry Concentrates & Gummies

“Marathon training is a hard grind for 12-16 weeks and nutrition is key to getting through hard workouts and keeping your body healthy. Cheribundi helps me feel less sore, sleep better, and recover faster. The concentrates are great for on-the-go and I like to freeze them in the summer and have a little recovery ice pop after a hot run.”

Cheribundi Pure Gummies
Cheribundi
Pure Gummies
Tart cherry juice gummies to help support muscle recovery and reduce inflammation.

Body Glide

“Chafing is the worst and it can ruin a great run! I start every run with a quick application of Body Glide and often bring a small pocket or travel size with me on trail runs to reapply on my shoulders, chest, and thighs to make sure I don’t get myself into any stingy situations later.”

Body Glide
Body Glide
Anti Chafe Stick
Protect your skin against rubbing that causes chafing, irritation and raw skin.

Salomon Adv Skin 5

“This vest is perfect for long training runs when I want to have enough hydration, nutrition, and gear with me while I’m out for 2-3 hours. It’s extremely comfortable and I have never had any chaffing or rubbing issues. Also having two different hydration flasks lets me keep one for water and the other for an electrolyte drink mix which helps me stay properly hydrated.”

Salomon Adv Skin 5
Salomon
Adv Skin 5
Designed and fine-tuned for demanding endurance races and runners.

WOLACO Distance Half Tight

“These have been a game changer for me. The sweatproof phone and accessories pockets are perfect! No Bounce, easy access, and secure. I also love that there are breathable storage pockets on the back and a shirt loop. Everyone should have at least a couple of pairs.”

Distance Half Tight
WOLACO
Distance Half Tight
Designed specifically for long distance running.

LMNT Electrolytes

“I drink at least one of these every day. I work out hard and I sweat a lot. LMNT helps replenish key minerals – sodium, potassium, and magnesium – and generally makes me feel better and more hydrated first thing in the morning and post-workout. Plus they taste great and the stick packers are easy to travel with.”

LMNT Variety Pack
LMNT
Variety Pack
A tasty electrolyte drink mix that is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs.

Ice Barrel 400

“I started cold plunging in January because of all the great benefits I kept seeing online and hearing about on podcasts. I always enjoyed contrast therapy at wellness spas and wanted to bring that home and add more consistency to my routine. I love the way it makes my body feel and I can’t say enough about mental clarity as well.”

Ice Barrel 400
Ice Barrel
Ice Barrel 400
The Ice Barrel 400 is an effective, compact and durable cold therapy tool