FAQ

I take 3:45 -4:00 so consume 4 stickpacks.  I mix these 4 stickpacks with water in a 500ml bottle which I carry in my waistbelt.  I then take a mouthful before a water station where I'll grab water to wash it down thereby avoiding the need to mix mid-race.

Nope. Tailwind is free of wheat, gluten, soy and dairy. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

What’s important to understand is that even though you may be burning 500+ calories/hour, your body physiologically can only process 200-300 calories per hour. So, in general, we recommend starting off with 200-300 calories/24oz (c.700ml) of water/hour for 2+ hour workouts, and 100-200 calories/24oz (c.700ml) of water/hour for activities less than 2 hours. Listen to your body. If you are feeling hungry dial up the amount of calories, if feeling overly satiated/full, dial it back. The right amount may also vary based on the conditions (think temperature and humidity) and length and your intensity (how long, how hard, how far). When it’s hotter than your usual training temperature, keep the same calorie rate per hour, but increase water to thirst.

Tailwind mixes totally clear because it doesn’t contain any artificial flavouring, colouring or preservatives. It’s 100% natural. To tell the difference, give it the “sniff test”.

Tailwind is a fine powder which you shouldmix with water and then sip little and often. A general rule to start with is2 servings per hour (or 1 stickpack) mixed in 500-750ml of wateror however much fluid you will usually consume in an hour.  You can then experiment with strengths, for example I use 2 servings in 750ml when training but on race day I'll use the stronger mix of 2 servings in 500ml as I don't take as much fluid in.  On a hot day I'll also drink plain water to satisfy thirst but keep to the guidline of 2 servings (200 calories) per hour.

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Our in-house Nutritionist Laura has written a brilliant piece explaining the benefits of using Tailwind, follow the link here to give it a read, alongside our other blog posts.

A good rule of thumb is to treat Tailwind like orange juice, best drunk in a day but will remain fresh for a few days if kept in the fridge.

Dextrose (Glucose), Sucrose, Sodium Citrate, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Organic Flavour, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Citrate and the caffeinated Raspberry Buzz, Green Tea Buzz and Raspberry Buzz contain anhydrous caffeine.

A standard scoop, which is included in the 30 and 50 serving multipacks. is 27g or 35cc, which equates to .95oz or 2.4 tablespoons. Each scoop is 100 calories. The Stickpacks contain 2 servings

2 scoops or 1 stickpack contains 606mg of sodium which is equivalent sodium content  to 1.5 S-caps, 4 Metasalt caps or 2.75 Salt Stick  capsules

Sodium Citrate delays the production of lactic acid in your muscles which helps to keep the muscle cramps at bay.

Tailwind has a shelf life of about 2 years. Once added to water, a good rule of thumb is to treat it like juice. After mixing, it's best to drink it within a day (even if it’s warm it tastes pretty good). If mixed and then kept in the fridge it will stay good for about a week. You will know when you have let it hang around in your bottle too long, it will smell a little bit funky and you'll think you have started a science experiment.

It's one of the most popular flavours but everybody has a different take on the flavour,   See some customer feedback here 

A number of UK customers have reported they are consuming more volume of liquid than they are used to. Because Tailwind does not taste as sweet as some sports nutrition it is easier to consume greater volumes and because simple sugars are used your stomach is happier to take more thereby increasing calorie intake.

Most definitely, it is used by Tailwind US's commercial director in training and races including representing the US in th Long Course World Championships.  Closer to home Share Forrester raced in Kona in 2014 and suffered severe stomach issues.  Having qualified for Kona again in 2015 she turned to Tailwind Nutrition and improved her time by nearly 90 minutes. For a full list of sports and activities Tailwind has been successfully used in do visit out 'Tailwind in Other Sports' page

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Eat a substantial breakfast 2+ hours before your event with carbs, fat, and some protein.
Sip Tailwind before the start to top off glycogen stores and electrolyte levels. Pre-load with up to a full bottle if drinking during your event will be hard.
Sip regularly during the event and keep your hourly calorie target in mind.
Tailwind is excellent to rebuild glycogen stores during the critical window for recovery immediately post-exercise.
After rebuilding glycogen stores, have a nice meal with protein for faster recovery.

For a road marathon, which for me is c.4 hrs, to avoid having to mix mid-race I put 4 stickpacks in a 500ml bottle I keep in my waistband.

This is a very strong mix which I take a mouthful of before each water station and then wash down with water to meet thirst.