Tailwind is designed to overcome the nutrition problems faced by endurance athletes in events like 50’s, 100’s, 24-hour, and multi-day epics. Tailwind combines complete fuel, hydration, and electrolytes in a tasty drink that won’t turn your stomach into a brick. Read on to learn how Tailwind helps athletes get endurance nutrition right.
Our History | Founded in 2012, Trusted Ever Since
Tailwind was developed by Jeff Vierling, an Endurance Mountain Biker who needed a nutrition product that worked.
“Yep, I know firsthand how nutrition problems can torpedo all your training: gut bombs/GI issues, sweet and sticky flavours you can’t stand, cramping, and losing track of all the drinks, gels, electrolyte pills, food, etc. I tried just about everything, but couldn’t find an endurance product that simply worked.
Fed up with feeling bad on race day, I set out to make a simple, tasty endurance drink with complete energy, electrolytes, and hydration. It was my secret weapon for awhile, until other Leadville racers and friends in our hometown of Durango, Colordo started catching on. They had great results too and kept asking for more, and Tailwind Nutrition was born.
We’re a nano-sized family business, coming at nutrition from an endurance athlete’s perspective. We love helping customers dial in nutrition and hearing their awesome success stories. I hope you’ll give Tailwind a try and share your story with us!” – Jeff, Tailwind founder
Why You’ll Love Tailwind
All You Need, All Day. Really.
Jeff created Tailwind for racing the Leadville 100. It’s designed to overcome the nutrition problems faced by endurance athletes in events like 50’s, 100’s, 24-hour, and multi-day epics. Tailwind combines complete fuel, hydration, and electrolytes in a tasty drink that won’t turn your stomach into a brick. Read on to learn how Tailwind helps athletes get endurance nutrition right.
Complete Energy + Electrolytes + Hydration
Replace gels, bars, and pills with Tailwind for all-day energy. Just mix it with water for your calorie, hydration, and electrolyte needs. With mild, clean flavors, it feels as light as water while fuelling your body.
Easy to Use
Tailwind dissolves instantly in water, leaving no residue or aftertaste. Cleanup is quick—no sticky mess. Perfect for hydration packs and bottles.
Better Absorption
Tailwind’s glucose/sucrose blend boosts absorption, combining fuel, electrolytes, and water for maximum energy. Its electrolyte profile replaces exactly what you sweat out—no extra pills needed.
Gut-Friendly
Tailwind avoids hard-to-digest ingredients. Its formula provides small, steady doses of fuel, absorbed without upsetting your stomach. Made with natural, organic ingredients, it mixes crystal clear for clean, light flavors.
Why No Protein?
Research shows protein during exercise doesn’t improve endurance and can cause digestive issues. Tailwind focuses on carbs for fast glycogen recovery without slowing absorption.