Trailblazer Feature: Scott La Point

Trailblazer Feature: Scott La Point

by | Apr 9, 2021 | Athletes

April is National Donate Life Month. It is a month reserved to focus on the selfless acts of individuals who choose to donate life-saving organs, eye, tissue, marrow or blood to those who need it. It is a month to encourage and inspire more people to follow their...
A Look into Two Barkley Loops

A Look into Two Barkley Loops

by | Mar 30, 2021 | Athletes, Race Reports

By Maggie Guterl If you are reading this, it is likely not the first time you have heard of the Barkley Marathons. You may have even followed along a couple of weeks ago and saw how it all played out. Spoiler: The Barkley won again! You may have even asked yourself,...
Athlete Highlight: Mario Mendoza

Athlete Highlight: Mario Mendoza

by | Mar 25, 2021 | Athletes

Get to know Tailwind athlete Mario Mendoza – ultrarunner, treadmill champion, and community builder. TW: How and when did you discover your sport? I started trail running as soon as I moved to Bend Oregon in 2010. Growing up on a ranch I always loved the...
Athlete Highlight: Joe Grant

Athlete Highlight: Joe Grant

by | Feb 24, 2021 | Athletes

Get to know Tailwind Nutrition athlete Joe Grant, ultrarunner and mountaineer! TW: How and when did you discover your sport? I first started running in my late teens as a way to explore wild places under my own power. I was most attracted to running’s minimal...
The Evolution of the Trailblazer Program

The Evolution of the Trailblazer Program

by | Feb 11, 2021 | Athletes

By Maggie Guterl, Athlete and Event Manager The Beginning In 2013, a small group of Tailwind super fans were assembled. There were about 10 of these enthusiastic athletes and the first ambassadors (soon to be Trailblazers) were born. There were no applications.  A...