Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel, Carbohydrate & Electrolyte Sports Drink Mix Powder, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Mandarin Orange, 30 Servings

Great combination of hydration and fuel for endurance events and long training runs. Simple sugars make it super easy to digest -- so no bad GI vibes, and the flavor is very light, so it doesn't cause sticky mouth syndrome and/or cause you to stop hydrating from being overwhelmed by the sweetness. I can generally run marathon distances on nothing but Tailwind, but like to combine it with a banana or two, or some fig newtons, or all of the above... anything that's real food and not goo, gel, etc.

No one is paying me or giving me anything for this review. I actually buy this stuff with my own money, which says a lot. Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel is my go-to drink mix for long rides. It’s the magical blend that keeps me pedaling when my legs are filing HR complaints and my brain is wondering why I voluntarily suffer for hours. The Mandarin flavor? Smooth, refreshing, and somehow makes me feel like I’m riding through an orange grove instead of dying halfway up a virtual climb on ROUVY or while I’m trying to keep up with fast A group riders on local groups. I rotate flavors every few months just to keep things exciting — like speed dating, but with carbs and electrolytes. 10/10 would recommend for anyone who’s ever bonked so hard they questioned their life choices. Tailwind brings you back from the brink and makes you believe again… until the next climb.

I use this on almost all my long runs and bike rides and I love it. For short one hour trainer rides it’s perfect just having two or 3 scoops in my bottle and it gets me through and I feel better afterwards. Same with my runs, I put 6 scoops in my water bladder on my long runs with 1.5 liters of water. I use that and a 50 g carb gel an hour to meet my carb needs. Sometimes I drink a bottle before an early weightlifting session and it gives me just enough energy to get through my morning workout when I can’t eat breakfast. I love this stuff. The only thing that could make it better for me is if the sodium levels are much higher. At least 500mg per serving. I usually just add a packet of liquid IV to make it just the perfect solution for me.

As of the start of 2024 I began running a 5k 3 x times a week with a 3 x 1 mile + hill sprints + pullups + plyometrics on Saturday. Tailwind is a fantastic addition to my workouts - I was dead towards the end of most of my workouts on days I'd run. I had low expectations for Tailwind as I have used sports drinks like Gatorade and such before and never really felt good after drinking them / I don't think it was the biggest performance boost. Tailwind works, I'm not saying it will cut a minute off your mile, but you'll go longer without feeling as tired. It's alright for lifting - especially in Florida where my garage gets HOT and I sweat a lot, but Tailwind is best for running. I definitely notice a performance boost when it comes to distance and staying fresh the whole run. Just a note on taste - I prefer a product like this with a more neutral taste that is not too in your face. Too many drinks are loaded with food coloring and additives. This stuff is exactly what it is marketed as.

Product delivered on time and love it. However, the product was covered in a clear, oily substance (gross). Had to wipe the pouch off several times to remove it.

I have been using gels and decided to give this a try. I have used it on several 20+ mile hot and humid trail runs with great success. You don't have to time your intake like with gels and the electrolytes seem to work well. I mixed 2 scoops for every 24 oz of water and the taste was light, slightly sweet, and salty. I did find that after about 2.5 hours I was really craving just water and have started to carry a small bottle of plain water to refresh my mouth. I have had no stomach issues at all, but I have not had any with gels either, so that was never a problem I was trying to solve. Overall I am very satisfied with this product and plan to continue to use it along with other nutrition on long runs and bike rides. So far I have only used pre-mixed refill bottles as my routes usually take me near my car every 5 to 10 miles and I have not tried taking the powder and mixing at other water stops, but it mixes well at home and I expect it would do the same on the go.

Product arrived damaged

I ride mountain bikes 4 days a week and the southern heat here can be brutal. I used Cytomax for years, but when they discontinued it I had to find a replacement product. I went through several alternate products and I knew that I had a winner with Tailwind. I only like the orange flavor and honestly it could taste a little better. I like the science behind this product and more so, I like the results. I drink it before and after riding with water during. A little pricey but a genuinely good product.

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Mixes easily with water, and digests well, giving energy without gastro intestinal discomfort.

Taste very good, not too sweet. Would buy again.

Tailwind is the perfect drink for while you're on a long distance run. When I get past 15 miles, I crash unless I have supplemental nutrition. Tailwind is the perfect combination of ingredients to keep you going for long distance runs. It is much better than gatorate and far better than trying to eat something or ingesting goos.