GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 24-Count, Lemon Sublime

My go-to energy gel

These are my go-to energy gels when cycling. They taste good (as good as gels can), and give me a needed energy boost. Follow the directions of taking one before exercise, and then one every 45 minutes, and you will find yourself bonking less and maintaining a good level of energy. They are small and fit easily in my jersey pockets. On a century ride, I take 5-6 and use them every 45 minutes. I like these, and the Tri-berry flavors better than the other ones GU offers

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Top-Shelf Gels I Can Depend on

Gu's have been around for about 25 years and the're still improving them. The first Gu I squeezed out was during a 199 mile Relay from Calistoga Ca to Santa Cruz. I'd completed one leg in the heat of the day in Napa County, a second at 1:00 a.m. just across the Golden Gate Bridge and out along Ocean Beach under a full moon, and was psyched to set a PR on a 10K downhill leg from the top of the Santa Cruz Mountains, descending 1,500 feet. And I BONKED half way through the leg. Thankfully, a teammate hung his arm out the team van window with my first-ever GU. He told me to squeeze it into my mouth, swallow it and wash it down with a few swallows of water. I swear that within 2-3 minutes my legs were back. I took off down the hill and could not believe what had just happened. I've been a fan ever since. I use GU regularly and applaud their shifting towards plant-based products. Today I'm all about road biking, but I learned long ago, that refueling during endurance workouts or events is critical. For the really tough rides I upgrade to their Roctane product but their energy Original gels are my regular "friend", giving me boosts before I ride, and every 45 minutes during my rides. I'd be going a lot slower without them

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Helps migraine hangover

I'm so glad they make caffeine-free Gu, and that it doesn't have artificial colors in it. I bought the 24 pack of this. I get migraines and have discovered that after the migraine is gone, if I have a Gu and lots of water, I recover from the migraine postdrome (hangover) much more quickly. I also love having these for long hikes in the back country. But the use for migraines is a lifesaver

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GU Gel is easy to take down, tastes good and works

Typically cramps, soreness and fatigue are all delayed while taking GU and recovery is enhanced. It brings my legs back to life if I start running without taking one then take one in during the run. For short 5 mile runs I just take one before the run for 10 mile runs I take one before and one about 45 minutes to an hour into the run. My times have definitely improved as GU give just enough energy to push a little harder. I'm making better times and pushing through the wall better with the help of a GU here and there. Additional note: I did a weight workout and core workout then thought I'd run a 5 mile tempo workout. I took a GU before I ran but legs fatigued badly at 3.5 miles from the weight workout before I imagine and not fully recovered from the solid 10 mile run the day before. For running, I find GU really supplements the energy when the body is rested and ready to push for a good run rather than after a hard work out and just trying to get in a good run time after the body is still not recovered

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Gives me the energy I need

My long runs aren't that long in the scheme of things - about 7 miles. However I am just beginning to do 5 miles regularly and now working to push beyond that. The nature of my work sometimes lead me to not eat the right carbs during the day to ensure I have energy for a run in the evening. I eat a GU about 15 minutes before I head out, with 4 oz or so of water and that gives me enough boost to get going. About 30 minutes in I eat another one and so far that's always led me to have the fastest splits of my run at the end, when that second GU gets into my system. It tastes good to me - more pronounced banana than strawberry. It's thick for sure and so I normally swish it around in my mouth before trying to swallow it. Then of course I always follow with a swig of water. Solid product. Works well for me. When I get through this box I'm excited to try some other flavors

31 persons found it helpful

For that boost on your epic mountain bike ride

This is the first energy gel I have ever tried. The strawberry banana is pretty good. I can definitely feel a boost of energy that lasts about a half hour to an hour. I didn't like the texture, consistency or flavor at first but after using it on a couple rides it has grown on me and I like to eat it now. They are also easy to carry because they don't take up a lot of room and are not bulky

30 persons found it helpful

Took these on 27 mile ruck @ ~50 pounds

These don't give you a "boost" of energy. Instead, you take one and then about 3-7 minutes later, you suddenly realize you're not tired. You don't get an energy "high" like caffeine or cocaine but just a feeling that you're "good to go" now. Will always keep them on me for long distance rucking

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Fair price!

Surprisingly this time around the Gu was cheaper on Amazon than at my local running store (<1.25/pc) so I ordered right away. Strawberry banana is my favorite flavor and has the perk of no caffeine, which I can't have much of for health reasons. Some people hate this stuff but i've grown fond of it over time and now kind of like it! Good energy on my long run

25 persons found it helpful

Worked for energy during a bike ride.

These had ok flavor, kind of bland. They worked for what their purpose was. Biggest downfall was when I recieved and already ate two of these I noticed that the box I received was two months expired

14 persons found it helpful

Energy shot

These Gu products are a shot of carbs with a dose of sodium and amino acids. These are great for endurance sports or hypoglycimic episodes. It is great that they have no high fructose corn syrup

10 persons found it helpful

GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel

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49 Reviews

My go-to energy gel

Top-Shelf Gels I Can Depend on

Helps migraine hangover

GU Gel is easy to take down, tastes good and works

Gives me the energy I need

For that boost on your epic mountain bike ride

Took these on 27 mile ruck @ ~50 pounds

Fair price!

Worked for energy during a bike ride.

Energy shot