Tailwind Nutrition Grab-and-Go Recovery Mix, 20g Complete Protein, Single-Serving Assortment, 2 Chocolate, 2 Vanilla, 2 Strawberry, and 2 Salted Caramel Flavors, 8-Pack Sports Recovery Stick Packs

52 yr old, recently started back running, specifically trail running. I’ve been building mileage (up to 30 per week)in preparation for an Ultra Trail Marathon, and needed something for hydration, electrolyte replacement, and as an older runner, something for recovery. I’ve tried Gatorade but found that it caused some stomach issues during lengthy runs. Hammer products didn’t dissolve well in cold water and most of the drink tablets were too carbonated and didn’t taste very good (IMO). Then a fellow ultra runner recommended Tailwind. Delicious, dissolves quickly; no gritty undisolved clumps, and very easy on my stomach. Not cheap but worth it. It’s my go to for long workouts and recovery. Amazing product.

I just finished my first 100k (62 mile) trail run virtual race, using Tailwind Recovery for the first time, actually, and I alternated it with Tailwind Endurance fuel throughout the 14-hour event (as recommended by Tailwind Support here on Amazon). Not only did I double my previous maximum distance (50k), which could arguably be tied to better overall fitness, but this time I never experienced any leg cramps! Not even for a second. And my mind stayed sharp, which is another improvement; in fact, I ran alone in the dark woods for the last four and a half hours without tripping or losing the path. In my very long training runs, when I used Endurance alone without protein, I felt pretty tired physically and mentally, but this time with Recovery every other bottle I felt so good that not only did I finish my 50 mile virtual race but decided to continue for a cool 100k. This is thanks to very little joint pain this time as well, perhaps the protein helped recover from muscle damage. And, oh, all flavors tasted great and did not cause any stomach issues.

Bought this pack for my boys who run XC. One was looking to add more protein and does higher mileage. The other is out on the water all day immediately after XC practice and was getting fatigued. Both really liked all flavors, chocolate first, then salted caramel, and vanilla last but they said all tasted good. They weren’t expecting to be blown away since they’ve tried other similar powders like this before but this is the best one they’ve tried for consistency (not chalky) and flavor and it gives them good energy so they can do a second run, work or sail all day. I bought this to try all the flavors and have bought the large pack of chocolate 2x since. The individual portions are good for travel.

I use lifters' and runners' supplements to manage chronic pain. A meal-replacement protein powder is especially important to me for making sure I don't miss meals over feeling too bad to get up for food. I've used Tailwind electrolyte additives before and found them tasty, easy to dissolve, and a good source of salts I don't get from a limited diet. (Those are good enough my powerlifter boyfriend tends to sneak them when I'm not looking.) I was curious to see whether Tailwind would do as well with protein. Oh boy did they. The results are, in a sad way, mixed -- with all other categories being decidedly positive and the sole negative being "Wait, this is $3 a drink?" I came back to Amazon to give it a 5-star review and order a tub of the powder. There is no such thing on Amazon. [EDIT: The seller has left a link in the comments to the 15-serving bag here on Amazon!] There are only these single-serving sticks, which are great for travel -- they'll be fuelling my mornings at an upcoming convention, for sure -- but no larger packages. [EDIT: Not true; see seller's comment.] Tailwind's own website has 15-serving bags for about $2.60/serving, which is better but still not exactly priced for an every-morning beverage. It's a shame, because I absolutely would drink this just for the flavor and call the protein and energy lift fantastic bonuses. As it is, I'll still keep it on hand for really bad days, but oh how I wish. I wish! it were positioned for a more casual-consumption market.

I'm sensitive 2 additives & product quality & very challenged 2 find a protein source that digests easily with no side effects. This product has been great so far. Would feel healthier if it was less sweet, but the flavors are good & no artificial taste. I especially like the salted caramel. So grateful u guys kept Stevie, monk fruit & carageenan out of these products. Those all irritate my system- my body rejects them. Grateful 2 have found Tailwind recovery fuel & grateful Amazon makes it possible 4 me 2 access it quickly.

Clean recovery mix. I love the value pack as you don't get fed up with the same flavor. It does not upset light stomach people and yet still fills you up.

I'm usually not impressed with vegan protein/recovery drinks. They're usually gritty or overly sweetened with a sugar substitute. That's not the case with Tailwind Rebuild Recovery. I poured the stick pack in a Blender Bottle, added the 16 ounces of water required, shook it, and drank it. While there was still some residue that didn't quite mix in, the flavor was good. It wasn't one of those recovery drinks you need to choke down. It was so good, in fact, that when I was finished, I swilled some extra water around in the bottle to get the rest of it and finish the drink. I can safely say I've never done that with another protein drink before! I also found I didn't get a gut bomb with this afterward either. I immediately went to do some easier yoga stretches after my run. The entire half hour I didn't get that "rumbling" that can be familiar with other recovery drinks. I'm a fan of this, and will buy the larger serving bag after the stick packs are gone.

I love tailwind but not so much this recovery mix...Vanilla didn’t taste good and Choc was just ok...I am returning these...will just stick with choc milk as a recovery drink and tailwind pre and during workouts