Ran my first ever 50K on just Tailwind (and beer). broke women's course record and won 1st overall female. I APPROVE.I wish you could buy stickpacks of the same flavor/kind, or all non-caffeinated flavor packs. Read more

A fifty mile race I want to do provides Tailwind, so I went on a 31 mile training run using handhelds this weekend to try it out, and see how I liked it. I normally use gels and salt tabs, and I don't really like sports drinks. Ended up using it for the entire run. Worked great, energy levels were high throughout the run, no gi problems, taste was pleasant (naked, green tea (of all the flavors thought this might be gross, but wasn't bad), and orange flavors) and not too overpowering. Price for the pouches seems a little high, especially when I'm not ready to commit to a flavor or a 50 serving bag, yet. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. Read more

I road ride and XC mountain bike for around two hours every weekend. I usually start cramping around the beginning of the second hour and loose a lot of energy by the one and a half hour mark. I’ve tried chews and they didn’t seem to help me that much. I tried the salt sticks and they worked pretty good. I tried to carry more food but I hate to carry more stuff than necessary. I just went through all the non-caffeinated sticks of this Tailwind box set and for the first time I felt great all the way through my ride without any additional chews or food! With the help of these Tailwind sticks I can now start training for the three hour mark! Read more

The best overall electrolyte, sodium, rehydration drink I have used in 30+ years of running. Been testing on ling runs, and worked fantastic on a recent trail 20 miler. 4-6 oz just before run, then 4-6oz after one hour, then every 15 minutes afterwards. Easily mixes, great flavor and caffeine options. The variety packs offer ability to test variety of flavors and caff/non-caff caff options. The other great positive reviews are spot on! Read more

If you're on the fence about trying this product, this is a great option. I've been fueling forever with Gu packs and water and wanted to branch out into something I could mix into water. I was intrigued by Tailwind, but it's kind of expensive and wanted to make sure I liked the flavor. This is a great option for that.The various claims about this product hold up. It mixed effortlessly within my hydration pack, it was easy on my stomach, the taste wasn't overwhelming even on longer runs (3-4 hours), and I really did feel like it made my longer runs more pleasant. The various flavors in the pack ranged from "meh" to "good," but that's probably a matter of personal preference. My favorite was the Cola (it tastes like watered down Coke, which is weirdly nice on a run, especially on a hot day) and Green Tea (a slight edge of bitterness, like green tea itself, was refreshing). The Tropical was okay, but a bit uncanny because it didn't really taste like any definable fruit. The various other fruity flavors were non-memorable, but non-objectionable. The only one I wouldn't really want to try again was the "naked" one - the lack of flavor to cover up everything else made it taste slightly medicinal to me and I didn't enjoy it. I wound up ordering a big bag of the Cola for my future fueling needs. Read more

First off, why do all great products come out of Colorado? Seriously, love how progressive they are!!My brother, an elite xc skier told me about tailwind. I'm a triathlete and distance runner and need effective fuel with a decent amount of sodium.Ever since my half marathon this year, when I first used tailwind, I have one word for this product: MAGICAL. When I lost it all after a water bottle fall during my first triathlon this year, I was devastated. I knew the race was over right then, at the start of the bike. During my triathlon 4 weeks later, I drank my tailwind finishing the bike... my run alone was 13 MINUTES FASTER than my previous tri!! If redbull gives you wings, this gives you a jetpack. It blows my mind every time how much power and speed I have with tailwind. The creator is a magician, and I owe my athletic success to them, haha.If you're a distance athlete, BUY IT. You'll have regretted not doing so sooner. No gut disruption, easy on the tastebuds, it absorbs with impact since it's just liquid, and it will change your life. The 'natural' flavor has a hint of tastiness, it's so good. My assumption that it would be flavorless (and therefore gross) was thankfully incorrect. Read more

My wife and I are training to complete our series of running a marathon on every continent and Tailwind has become our hands-down favorite nutrition product. The flavor profiles are great. Not too sweet, not too tangy. The powders dissolve super easy. We get the variety packs because I like the caffeinated and she prefers non-caffeinated. We don't have any of the stomach cramping we get from some gels. It's a little more expensive than other race/training nutrition, but it's not crazy for a far superior product. I genuinely, genuinely notice a difference in my ability to sustain my output on long training runs when I carry Tailwind with me vs. just water or vs. gels. Highly recommended. The only critique is that sometimes with sweaty hands getting the doggone package open is a real pain in the @$$. Read more

I did NOT run out of gas in my last marathon finally and I actually qualified for Boston for the first time! Granted the training was also a big part, but I really do feel that these helped immensely. Read more

I was told of Tailwind by a friend but was naturally quite skeptical and purchased a stick pack set as a 'sampler' to see if it met the hype. As I usually rely on 'real food' and training instead of sugary gels and sports supplementation (shocking, I know!) I was erring toward taking on a 24 hour endurance event without this. However, I gave it a go and have to say it worked exactly as described by others. I completed the 24 obstacle/endurance event (World's Toughest Mudder) and completed over 50 miles and 200 obstacles while sipping a stick pack in a CamelBak every 10 miles. I can honestly say I didn't feel the need for anything else although I did also enjoy some warm oats in the wee small hours during a pit stop but that was mostly for morale (and something warm) than need.Of course no product like this can or will make up for a lack of training and preparation but I finished far 'fresher' than I would have thought and had none of the effects that gels etc can give (nausea and/or stomach issues) and I wasn't even hungry and wanting to eat (which I usually have following a long event). Obviously there are too many external factors for me to suggest that Tailwind is the one thing that got me through and I doubt there is any point in using it for a 10 mile run BUT I will definitely use it for other endurance events. Read more

Very impressed with these. Was a little sceptical but I definitely notice the difference on longer runs. I don’t like to eat before a morning run and if I plan to do more than 7 or 8 miles I find half of one of these drank before I set off gives me plenty of energy for the duration.Have taken on a 15 mile run taking little sips every now and then with great results,Re flavour. I’m a bit fussy so not necessarily to my liking but for the desired effects I’ll continue to use. Read more

I’d heard great things about Tailwind being natural and tasting so good, and it’s probably a matter of personal taste, but I’m afraid I tried one mouthful from one of these and spat it out.For other people who dislike cheaper electrolyte drinks (as I do), I’d advise buying one to try rather than a whole set of flavours to try. I gave the rest of this multi pack away, as I can’t even stomach the idea of trying the other flavours. I’ll stick to Ribena in my water, and electrolytes in solid savoury food forms. Read more

Had previously tried gels and bloks but I find this much easier to consume on a run. Gels tend to leave me with sticky fingers and a sticky packet which has to be put somewhere in my pack. Bloks tend to get stuck in my teeth and I find it difficult to breathe whilst chewing them. The sample pack really helped me pick which flavours I wanted to buy in the large packs. The flavours are just strong enough to enjoy without being overpowering. It is very easy to wash out of my flasks at the end of the run too. All in all, I'm a convert. Read more

This was recommended to me from a running facebook page, and as I'm too scared to try gels i thought I'd give them a go.What can I say I did a 14 mile run with lots of energy, the flavour was nice and good for the tummy. I will definitely be using them on all my long runs from now on. Read more