Tailwind Nutrition athletes and reigning Birkie champions prepare for largest Nordic race in America

February 20, 2024

Cable, Wis. (Feb. 20, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –Tailwind Nutrition athletes Alayna Sonnesyn (4x winner), David Norris (2023 winner) and Jessica Yeaton are gearing up for the 50th annual American Birkebeiner (The Birkie) nordic ski race on Feb. 24, where they will race from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin.

“The Birkie has been a part of my life since before I could walk,” says Sonnesyn. “I’ve participated in every Birkie event, whether I was waddling up Main St on skin skis as a kid, fighting for a podium in the Junior Birkie or racing against some of the best in the world through the woods of Northern Wisconsin, I have loved and embraced every aspect of the Birkie experience.”

She adds: “I’m grateful to have successfully fueled with Tailwind during all four of my victories in the Birkie and look forward to more!”

Well-known among the trail running, ultrarunning, bike and other endurance sport circles, the Colo.-based Tailwind Nutrition has been strengthening its presence in Nordic skiing and wintertime recreation. The 11-year-old company’s products are Made in the USA right at home in Durango. Tailwind’s products are formulated to taste delicious while simultaneously hydrating and replenishing the body’s needs before, during and after endurance events. Plus they are easy on the gut, which is imperative during intense Nordic ski racing efforts.

The brand’s flagship Endurance Fuel contains a blend of electrolytes and calories to help hydrate and fuel athletes all day long, while Recovery Mix features the complete proteins that help athletes recover for the next workout. The all-new Rapid Hydration is a low-calorie, electrolyte powder to keep anybody feeling good throughout the day.

See below for full quotes from Sonnesyn, Norris, and Yeaton.

Alayna Sonnesyn: “The Birkie has been a part of my life since before I could walk. I’ve participated in every Birkie event, whether I was waddling up Main St. on skin skis as a kid, fighting for a podium in the Junior Birkie or racing against some of the best in the world through the woods of Northern Wisconsin, I have loved and embraced every aspect of the Birkie experience. Doesn’t matter if I’m skiing for hot chocolate and cookies, beer and brats, or a victory, racing up Main St. in front of thousands of people is unique to Birkie weekend. That feeling of camaraderie, accomplishment, and passion for the sport that everyone shares at the finish line is something I look forward to every year. I’m grateful to have successfully fueled with Tailwind during all four of my victories in the Birkie and look forward to more!”

Jessica Yeaton: “I am really looking forward to the Birkie: It’s my favorite Nordic race, and there is a ton of added excitement with it being the 50th anniversary this year. I absolutely love the sense of community–from friends and old teammates to the massive crowd of people cheering on Main Street–it really is a race that brings people together.”

David Norris: “I look forward to racing the Birkie each year because it is one of the funnest 50km race courses I have ever competed on worldwide. Birkie week has the best fans, the ski community here is amazing, and I link up with a bunch of friends that I only see during this single week each year. I’ve got a lot of great reasons I love returning to the Birkie and so far very few reasons not to Come!”

With questions for Tailwind Nutrition or the athletes competing at the Birkie this week, please contact Ryan: ryan@verdepr.com.

Be sure to follow Tailwind Nutrition on social media for updates on the athletes and for race results!

About Tailwind Nutrition

Since 2012, Tailwind Nutrition has been manufacturing all-natural endurance nutrition products that are free of GMOs, dairy, soy, and gluten, are easy to digest, and support an athlete’s fueling and recovery needs during exercise. Owned, operated and manufactured in Durango, CO, Tailwind Nutrition’s specially formulated drink mixes help athletes perform and compete at their highest level without the worry of food allergies or sensitivities.