GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 8-Count, Chocolate Outrage

These are good

GU Energy Gel, Chocolate Outrage - 24 Packets This is a good product to use when you are training for a half marathon or a full one, and also during the race itself. I always take it when I run 10 miles or more. I carry it in pockets in my fitness shorts or shirt (they are coming out with more fitness clothes with pockets, and it's really convenient). It makes recovery faster and I find my legs feel a whole lot better if I take it. I also like that the caffeine in it is not that much. I can't even tolerate a small cup of coffee, but the amount of caffeine in GU is just enough to give me a little fast energy while running, without giving me a "caffeine rush". The chocolate outrage tastes pretty good too. It can be messy too, so be warned and have somewhere to put the empty packets (because you wont want to carry them in your hand). I wash it down with some fluids and stick the empty packet in the empty bottle. If the bottle is not empty, I put it in my pocket

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This probably saved me during the marathon.

In a nutshell: Energy gel that keeps you going when going gets you tough. Well, until your knees give out or something. What it is: It's an energy gel formulated for endurance athletes (never mind that not a lot of us who use the products like these will ever win a New York Marathon or something; if you participate, you're an athlete, right?) I've got the Chocolate Outrage version, which has 32g of mixture containing various carbs, amino acid, and rather marginal amount of caffeine. The price comes down to roughly $1 per pack, which might be a bit hard to swallow (no pun intended). What it's like: It's a chocolatey paste that's easy to squeeze out and suck on from the pouch while running. It recommends you to drink water while eating this; I recommend the same (and try for water instead of sports drink; water works better for washing this down). I used this for my first (and last?) marathon, at the recommended pace of one pack 15 minutes before the race, and every 45 minutes of activity... it was cut closer to an hour than 45 minutes, as it does take some time to get absorbed to your body. Thanks to it, I was able to finish the marathon despite my body basically refusing to run the last few miles. If nothing else, I had the energy to go further, if not the joints. And that's probably due to my inadequate training; this is no miracle worker in that it lets you do things you normally wouldn't do. Or maybe it does... it's just that having the energy to do things doesn't translate to having the physical capacity to run ridiculous distances. Does it work?: I think so. But it doesn't seem to have replenished any electrolytes... so I guess you should use sports drink with this, after all. In conclusion: these packs work wonders in keeps you going in the energy department--follow the instruction and I'm sure you won't bonk halfway through. Don't forget to train, though

51 persons found it helpful

Tasty energy for people on the run!

This year I used Gu Energy Gel as an aid for long training runs in preparation for a marathon and also during the marathon. Every six or seven miles I'd ingest a pack along with some water and I noticed that I didn't seem to hit the proverbial wall as I had in previous marathons. I wasn't the only runner using Gu as empty packs were strewn throughout the course. The race organizers had an official Gu station at the fifteen mile mark. As others have previously mentioned, the chocolate flavor Gu does taste like frosting and did indeed hit the spot

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This stuff works great

I purchased the Chocolate Outrage flavor. It's not the world's most delicious food-product, but overall it's not bad at all (think chocolate frosting). I definitely notice a difference in my energy levels after the 30 minute mark. Diabetes content ahead: As a diabetic I need a mix of fast and longer acting carbs for when I exercise (running or biking usually). Consuming a Gu about 5-10 minutes before beginning my activity helps me keep my sugars in check for 30-40 minutes of medium/intense activity. What I like is they're very quickly consumable, and contain a consistent amount of carbs. No needing to hunt around the pantry to try and find something that works before a workout anymore

3 persons found it helpful

Yummy and it works

I've used GU while cycling for 25 years. Chocolate is the best. Tastes like frosting! The packaging is also good; easy to open, but very hard to get the bladder to rupture. I exploded a pack once riding a trike with it in my middle jersey pocket. Cleanup was a hilarious nightmare. I've stuck with GU despite all the other alternatives available. The original energy gel, and still the best

3 persons found it helpful

It's the only product that I can easily swallow in less than a minute and it doesn't …

I use these for long runs and long races. It's the only product that I can easily swallow in less than a minute and it doesn't cause me any digestive difficulties. I feel like I get the necessary energy and calories from these gels during half and full marathons. I like this flavor, but also like the mandarin orange one too

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The flavor is great and will definitely recommend it for people who do …

My brother's girlfriend used it for before and after her half marathon training. It worked well for her and it did not upset her stomach during the race! The flavor is great and will definitely recommend it for people who do long distance training

2 persons found it helpful

My wife's favorite

I like several flavors of GU Energy Gel, but Chocolate Outrage is the only one my wife uses when she runs. Tastes a little like chocolate icing and has that consistency when it is colder outside

One person found it helpful

This chocolate flavor energy gel is fantastic. The taste is real chocolate

I do not write many reviews, although I have Prime shipping and order often from Amazon. This chocolate flavor energy gel is fantastic. The taste is real chocolate. It is rich and creamy. The taste is grand if you love chocolate like I do. It is pure carbs for an energy jolt. Just the thing during a long bike ride in the Texas heat. Be sure and have something to drink if you are on your bike, as it is thick and very rich. The stuff is so great tasting it really is something to look forward to as you are grinding the miles away. The top is easy to open, unlike some energy gels, so you do not have to worry much about getting distracted or having to partially cut the pack before you start your ride. If you love chocolate, as I do, and want some carbs while working out for long time periods I do not see how you could possibly do better than this. Hope this helps

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Chocolate Pre workout.

I bought these to take before my afternoon workouts. I wanted something with a bit of caffeine but not too much. These are perfect and I like the chocolate and salted caramel flavors

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