On race day, my pack always has a few standard items in it – Gels (gross), a Snickers bar (because I’m not me when I’m hungry), Honey Stinger waffles, and a few other selections from the roadside service center on the way to the race. In my hydration pack? Water. How boring. Sometimes I may get a little wild and throw some Pedialyte in there for taste, but it wasn’t until last year that I learned about Tailwind. A product that can make staying hydrated on the mountain easier, and tasty, all at the same time? I was all in.
Earlier this year, Tailwind released Tailwind Rebuild – a “patent-pending perfectly complete protein” to help athletes recover after an intense race or workout. Anything has to be better than my tradition of gorging on Wendy’s cheeseburger and fries. So I decided to give Tailwind Rebuild a try after a particularly grueling stretch of races this Spring.
Tailwind Rebuild Features
A “Perfectly Complete” Protein – Tailwind Rebuild uses organic rice protein, combined with healthy fats and carbs to help shorten your recovery time after a strenuous workout, or race.
All Natural – Tailwind Rebuild is non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, soy & dairy free, making it an ideal recovery solution for athletes of any kind.
Great Tasting Flavors – Tailwind Rebuild is available in Vanilla and Chocolate flavors. If you’re a fan of chocolate milk – you’ll love the chocolate version. It goes down smooth in a bottle of water, and tastes amazing. Me? I prefer the Vanilla flavor – it’s an easy to drink, healthy alternative to thick shakes, or sugary sports drinks.
Tailwind Rebuild Usage
In the month of May I competed in five events, over the course of four weeks – Ragnar Relay Cape Cod, the Boston Spartan Sprint, the Austin Super, Montreal’s Sprint & Super Weekend, and finally the Ohio Beast. Rebuild was in my bag in each of those events, and was a great addition to my race day recovery plan. After my night time Ragnar leg, Rebuild was a quick (and delicious) drink that wouldn’t sit heavy in my stomach for the remainder of the event. At the scorching hot Austin Super, Rebuild over a shaker of ice water was a refreshing treat. And after the Ohio Beast, I was craving chocolate – and Rebuild was a healthy (and yummy) way to cap off a 13 mile sufferfest.
Tailwind Rebuild Durability
Normally I wouldn’t discuss the durability of a consumable – but I do have to give credit where it’s due. Tailwind’s Rebuild and Endurance Fuel packaging is easy to toss in your pack and open mid-race. It’s withstood submersion, and being stuffed in to my shorts pocket, without making a mess.
Tailwind Rebuild Pros and Cons
Pros
- Great taste – If you’re like me, it doesn’t matter how good something is for you, if it’s yucky, I won’t eat it. Tailwind’s Rebuild is delicious in just water.
- No gut bombs – Rebuild is easy to drink, light, and enjoyable.
- Healthy – Rebuild is good for all kinds of athletes. Being vegan, soy & dairy free, non-GMO and gluten free ensures that whatever your lifestyle, Rebuild is a perfect addition to your training day nutrition routine.
Cons
- Rebuild is $3 per serving – It may cause you to decide whether your workout or race is “Tailwind worthy”
- This isn’t a joke – you may get pulled aside at the airport security line. Apparently they get flagged sometimes under the baggage scanner
Tailwind Rebuild Conclusion
Post race binging photos may dominate Instagram feeds now, but consider this – what will make you feel better? Spending $52 on Burger King because you can’t control your cravings? Or a tasty (and healthy) Tailwind Rebuild in an ice cold shaker bottle? For me, I’ve got room for improvement when I finish a race, and Rebuild offers me the perfect solution to one of our biggest struggles – nutrition balance.
Josh Chace
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