Our story.
Co-Founder, Josh Gavin
MNRLS Co-Founder, Josh Gavin, has made health and fitness his lifelong passion for as long as he can remember.
When it became apparent in his early years that a career in football was no longer a prospect, he quickly filled that void with athletic training. Josh embodies the ‘modern everyday athlete’ mantra, those who balance their day job and life’s responsibilities whilst simultaneously prioritising their health and fitness. Whether it’s competing in Hyrox, natural bodybuilding or running a half marathon, Josh enjoys constantly pushing the limits of his body and mind. With this pursuit of constant improvement, Josh installed a mindset of zero compromise between health and performance.
It was this mindset where the idea for MNRLS was born. After understanding the importance of electrolytes and experiencing their effects for optimal health and performance, Josh failed to find products in the UK that matched his standards for ingredient quality and science-backed performance. Looking to fill that gap, the team set off to create the cleanest possible product, that would enable you to perform at your absolute peak.
Co-Founder, Josh Gavin
MNRLS Co-Founder, Josh Gavin, has made health and fitness his lifelong passion for as long as he can remember.
When it became apparent in his early years that a career in football was no longer a prospect, he quickly filled that void with athletic training. Josh embodies the ‘modern everyday athlete’ mantra, those who balance their day job and life’s responsibilities whilst simultaneously prioritising their health and fitness. Whether it’s competing in Hyrox, natural bodybuilding or running a half marathon, Josh enjoys constantly pushing the limits of his body and mind. With this pursuit of constant improvement, Josh installed a mindset of zero compromise between health and performance.
It was this mindset where the idea for MNRLS was born. After understanding the importance of electrolytes and experiencing their effects for optimal health and performance, Josh failed to find products in the UK that matched his standards for ingredient quality and science-backed performance. Looking to fill that gap, the team set off to create the cleanest possible product, that would enable you to perform at your absolute peak.
Co-Founder, Paul Chatterley
From a young age, Paul’s been fascinated by the link between nutrition and performance. As a dedicated 12-year-old distance runner, he experimented with early sports drinks, pushing boundaries beyond the then-dominant "water only" approach. This curiosity continued through into his amateur boxing career, where he keenly understood the delicate balance of water retention, hydration, and refuelling to make weight and perform at his best.
Fuelling his passion for the sports industry, Paul's focus on nutrition remained a constant, even through his own physical transformation – growing from a lean 65kg 18yr old to his current physique gaining over 20kg of muscle. Today, he champions a holistic approach, advocating for a balanced lifestyle that seamlessly blends health and fitness for a life of fulfilment.
For Paul, it’s this fascination between the synergy of performance and nutrition that has been the driving force behind his co-founding of MNRLS, championing a product that truly delivers in health and performance.
Co-Founder, Paul Chatterley
From a young age, Paul’s been fascinated by the link between nutrition and performance. As a dedicated 12-year-old distance runner, he experimented with early sports drinks, pushing boundaries beyond the then-dominant "water only" approach. This curiosity continued through into his amateur boxing career, where he keenly understood the delicate balance of water retention, hydration, and refuelling to make weight and perform at his best.
Fuelling his passion for the sports industry, Paul's focus on nutrition remained a constant, even through his own physical transformation – growing from a lean 65kg 18yr old to his current physique gaining over 20kg of muscle. Today, he champions a holistic approach, advocating for a balanced lifestyle that seamlessly blends health and fitness for a life of fulfilment.
For Paul, it’s this fascination between the synergy of performance and nutrition that has been the driving force behind his co-founding of MNRLS, championing a product that truly delivers in health and performance.
Co-Founder, Stu Drinkwater
Health and fitness has always been a priority for Stu, although he was never known to be particularly athletic. In his younger years, Stu had an extremely busy lifestyle within work, business, travel and his social life. This was documented in a viral youtube video, showcasing Stu’s life living in Japan - ‘A week in the life of a Tokyo salaryman.’
Then in 2018, Stu was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and his whole world turned upside down. The smallest tasks such as walking became as difficult as the marathons he had previously completed. He subsequently spent a number of years on a journey of learning about this condition and recovery.
Eventually, in 2022, he worked with now Co-Founder, Josh Gavin on a health and fitness transformation program which accommodated his condition. It was through this journey that he discovered the power of clean electrolytes in not only reducing fatigue and improving his day to day recovery, but also in allowing him to get back into training in a way he never thought possible. It was from this experience that Stu decided to join Josh on the journey to create MNRLS.
After all with the surname Drinkwater, there’s no surprise that his calling would be in optimal hydration...
Co-Founder, Stu Drinkwater
Health and fitness has always been a priority for Stu, although he was never known to be particularly athletic. In his younger years, Stu had an extremely busy lifestyle within work, business, travel and his social life. This was documented in a viral youtube video, showcasing Stu’s life living in Japan - ‘A week in the life of a Tokyo salaryman.’
Then in 2018, Stu was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and his whole world turned upside down. The smallest tasks such as walking became as difficult as the marathons he had previously completed. He subsequently spent a number of years on a journey of learning about this condition and recovery.
Eventually, in 2022, he worked with now Co-Founder, Josh Gavin on a health and fitness transformation program which accommodated his condition. It was through this journey that he discovered the power of clean electrolytes in not only reducing fatigue and improving his day to day recovery, but also in allowing him to get back into training in a way he never thought possible. It was from this experience that Stu decided to join Josh on the journey to create MNRLS.
After all with the surname Drinkwater, there’s no surprise that his calling would be in optimal hydration...