How to Mix Tailwind: Your Guide to Fueling the Right Way
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Key Takeaways:
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Mix Tailwind based on your hourly calorie needs, not total fluid intake
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Use 2–3 scoops (200–300 calories) of Endurance Fuel per 24 oz bottle
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Sip consistently to stay energized and avoid stomach issues
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Always test your fueling strategy in training before race day
Why Mixing Matters
Tailwind is designed to provide complete fuel, hydration, and electrolytes in one easy-to-digest drink. But to get the full benefits, you need to mix it correctly based on how many calories per hour you need, not how thirsty you are.
The Standard Mix
For most endurance athletes, the sweet spot is:
Two to three scoops of Endurance Fuel
Mixed with 24 ounces of water
Provides 200 to 300 calories per hour
This gives you a complete fueling solution that covers carbs, electrolytes, and hydration. No gels, chews, or salt tabs needed.
When to Use More or Less
Tailwind is flexible and customizable. Here’s how to adjust:
Go lighter (100–150 calories per hour) for easy workouts, hot conditions, or shorter durations. You can also give Rapid Hydration a try for these efforts!
Go heavier (up to 300 calories per hour) for longer efforts, colder temps, or when you’re burning more energy. You can also give High Carb Fuel a try if you are looking for more carbs per hour!
Use multiple bottles if you need more fluid but don’t want to change your calorie intake
A Few Mixing Tips
Use a handheld, flask, or hydration pack
Shake or stir well before heading out
Keep bottles cool for better taste on hot days
Mark your bottles so you can pace your sips throughout each hour
Train With It First
Always test your mix during training to find what works for you. Every athlete is different, and dialing in your fueling routine can help you avoid bonking, stomach issues, or hitting the wall on race day.
Final Sip
Tailwind makes fueling simple. With just the right blend of carbs, electrolytes, and hydration, you can go farther, feel better, and recover faster. Learn more about Tailwind Endurance Fuel and how it can power your next adventure.
7 comments
Great info! I’m totally going to give my customers this info when they’re getting nutrition in the bike shop. Any ideas for the folks who are more ultra endurance minded? I’ve had a couple folks say that for all day endurance events they need a little protein in their regiment and that was why they were using other items. Is that accurate? If it is would you recommend a little recovery powder mixed in to the endurance fuel? Thanks!
what’s your opinion on mixing an endurance supplement with a protein shake in order to get more calories?
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Tailwind Nutrition replied:
Good question! If you feel like you need more calories during your effort then we suggest increasing the amount of Endurance Fuel you use. If you usually have 2 scoops per hour you can incrementally increase the Endurance Fuel by 1/4 or 1/2 scoops until you find your optimal water to fuel ratio. We typically do not recommend consuming protein during endurance activities because protein is hard to digest and can thus cause a lot of GI distress. Feel free to reach out to our Support Crew at supportcrew@tailwindnutrition.com if you have any further questions.