Hi,
I've some exciting news from Tailwind, a brand beloved by some of our top athletes including Courtney Defaulter and David Roche.
Today marks the official launch of Tailwind's first-ever High-Carb Drink Mix, and I decided to really test the teeth of this product with none other than David Roche. (In case you are not following ultra running - David and his wife Megan are in my humble opinion are changing what is possible not only in running but in the endurance world).
Real-World Testing
When David first received samples of this new formula, he was initially skeptical (as many of us are with new products). In fact, he admits the sachets sat in his pantry for a week or two. But once he and his wife Megan finally tested it, the results were remarkable.
David reports that Megan called it "rocket fuel" after completing a 2-hour indoor bike session with 90g of carbs in each of her two 24oz bottles. The next day, David tried it himself during a bike workout and was blown away by both the smooth lemonade flavor and his breakthrough power numbers.
The Results
What really caught my attention was David's field test on his hardest training effort of the season. He set a record on Boulder's infamous Gold Hill loop, completing it in 2:04 while fueling exclusively with Tailwind High-Carb (60g carbs in each of his three 16oz bottles).
Performance Benefits Beyond the Workout
David emphasizes that adequate carbohydrate intake doesn't just improve performance but makes the entire training process more sustainable. He notes there's "less muscle breakdown, less physical and emotional stress, and for most athletes—better biomarkers in bloodwork."
Perhaps most compelling is his observation was that this type of fueling could potentially extend peak performance years for athletes because "our bodies aren't eating themselves trying to keep pushing through depletion." Great news for our athletes over 40 (and yes, I may have to update that to over 50 next week 🤦♂️)
The Bottom Line
As David puts it: "The performance revolution is ongoing. With Tailwind High-Carb, the weapons just got upgraded."
I'm really excited for you to give this a try.
- Matt
Founder of The Feed.
