At the Australian Natural Protein Company, we believe in natural performance, functional nutrition, and the human spirit’s limitless potential.

No one embodies that more than Sal Powell—a remarkable Brisbane mum who just made history.

Sal is now officially the first Australian to complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam (and The Grand Slam Plus)—five 250km self-supported ultramarathons across five of the planet’s most unforgiving deserts, all within just 11 months.

That’s over 1,200 kilometers of endurance racing through some of Earth’s most extreme environments—from the searing heat of Namibia to the frozen winds of Antarctica.

She didn’t do it for medals or headlines. She did it for something far greater.

Each step was powered by her mission to raise critical awareness and funds for neuromuscular disease research through the Nerve Connection Foundation—turning this physical triumph into a beacon of hope for families across Australia.

Training for the Grand Slam Plus was nothing short of relentless—months of early mornings, long-distance runs, strength sessions, and recovery protocols to prepare Sal’s body for the extremes of desert ultramarathons. Throughout it all, she fueled her performance and recovery with Australian Natural Protein Company’s grass-fed whey protein shakes. Designed for clean nutrition with no nasties, our shakes provided the high-quality protein her body needed to repair and rebuild after grueling sessions, without any artificial ingredients or fillers. And with a taste that made each shake something to look forward to, Sal was able to stay consistent in her fueling—giving her an edge not just in energy and strength, but in confidence too.

Sal didn’t just conquer deserts—she rewrote what’s possible for parents, for women, for everyday athletes and dreamers.

She proved that being a mother, an endurance athlete, and a changemaker aren’t separate identities—they’re deeply connected when you live with courage and conviction.

At the Australian Natural Protein Company, we stand proudly beside Sal because she represents the kind of strength we champion every day. She was strengthened not by synthetic boosters, but by clean nutrition, sustainable and long lasting energy, and an unshakable commitment to purpose.

That’s exactly what our products are designed for: real people achieving extraordinary things, powered by nature and grounded in integrity.

Sal’s journey has captured hearts and minds—not just because of the physical feat, but because of the way she showed up. Honest. Gritty. Human. She pushed through pain, through doubt, through extremes that most of us will never know—because she believed in something bigger than herself.

Sal, your courage and determination have inspired a movement. You’ve proven that when you fuel your body with nature and move with purpose, there are no limits to what can be achieved.

Let’s honour this incredible journey by keeping the momentum going. Let’s support Sal’s mission, share her story, and fuel our own paths with intention.

Because this isn’t just about running across deserts—it’s about living with purpose.

Do you have an athletic fundraising event coming up? Email us at info@ausnaturalprotein.com