Toni mccann.

Ultra Running | South Africa

BIOGRAPHY

The best way to experience a place is through its natural spaces, its community and its food.

I’m a proudly South African woman, currently making my home in France to chase my dreams of showing up on the trail running world stage. I love the daily work that goes into the search for excellence and how much I have learnt through sport and how that transfers into so many aspects of my life. My favourite part of the ‘job’ is that it takes me to some of the most beautiful places; in my ‘backyard’ in Annecy, but also around the world.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Maxi Race 2026 - 1st Place
Lavaredo 50k 2025 - 1st Place
UTMB 2026 - 7th Place

What is your ultra?

My ultra is about learning to believe I belong in a world where more is seen to be more, and enough is rarely enough. But it is also bigger than me, it’s about living as an example of a female athlete I would have wanted growing up. One who shows up, commits daily to training and listening to her body, fuels with intention and care, and works to strengthen her inner dialogue with confidence and positivity.

I want my ultra to leave a legacy: that quiet perseverance can turn self-doubt into earned confidence, and that preparation, in all its forms, becomes its own kind of power.

Why did you choose Näak as your nutrition partner?

Joining Näak meant joining a team of people who not only provide a great product, who are passionate about performance and the athletes, but who do it in a way that aligns fully with the way I want to live. Never compromising on their goals to give back and pushing to always have as little impact or as positive an impact as possible.

Favorite products

What’s your go-to Näak product, and when do you rely on it most?

For racing, the Boost product range is the perfect option for easy to consume and quickly available energy. However, in my daily life both the Ultra Recovery Protein (Vanilla flavour) and Ultra Recovery Complete Mix (Chocolate Hazelnut) have been essential. They help to boost my recovery and adaptations so I can keep improving, training, and stay healthy as an athlete.