I find GU Energy packs to be very good. Each has a variety of salt and caffeine, so if you want to limit your intake of those, you can alternate them with other packs that have fewer amounts of those two. The gels taste good, do not upset my stomach, and help keep me nourished and hydrated on runs exceeding 6 miles. They also are among the most reasonably priced gels
Read More...I would typically go for 3-5 mile runs everyday however with quarantine going on and majority of gyms closing down in my area, I would run a few extra miles just to stay active. With these Gel packs I'm able to sustain my runs longer with adding more miles and gives me a quick burst of energy and electrolytes to ensure I can power through the runs. Flavor is pretty good and almost identical to the real thing however swallowing is a bit tough as the consistency is pretty thick gel. Overall, great product for long runs
Read More...These bags are small enough to carry in my running belt but they are messy so I always carry an extra sandwich bag to keep them separate from all of my other items, keys, money, ID... They seem to keep me going on long runs and well hydrated. Make sure you have enough water to drink with every application, you'll need it, it's thick...and recommended. Flavors are all good. Pay attention to caffeinated and no caffeine varieties if that's important to you. I take one of each on a 10 mile ru
Read More...I've been using this product for a couple of years It's my primary fuel source during marathons triathlon Him right now training for an ultimate endurance mountain bike race again it will be my primary fuel source It never gives me a stomachache which has often happend with other product
Read More...Gu fills that niche when you want to carry some emergency calories, but you don't want to actually eat food. Say you are out cycling and you start to feel like you're running out of gas: shoot a Gu and drink some water and you're good to go. Say you're headed to the pool but you forgot to eat your afternoon snack: shoot a Gu. They have a long shelf life and pack a quick glucose punch. They have the consistency of honey, but not the sweetness. Pretty effective
Read More...Great product! I am an avid cyclist and having a gue every 45 or 60 minutes really helps me optimize my performance. The quick carbs and sodium are super helpful for energy and to stop muscle cramps. These are absolute lifesavers, I always have one with me just in case I hit a wall and need some energy. The flavors are good too and they sit light in my stomach even with intense cardio output
Read More...It's pretty good as far as energy gel flavors go. The hop flavor is a little more sweet like from a wheat beer than piney like from an IPA. If I had to guess, they were attempting to match Amarillo or Cascade flavors. I personally had hopes for something more Chinook, but I can see that having a broad appeal. The overall flavor is not overly sweet and went down just fine on a long run. I'd recommend searching out a single packet to try before buying a while case (like I did
Read More...I've been using the same product and flavor for long runs...work great and will continue to use. I use on runs 8 miles or greater, about every 45 minutes. For temps over 70 or longer than 2 hours, I'd recommend additional electrolyte supplement if you sweat a lot
Read More...Just what I needed for long bike ride! Great taste and easy to digest! Drink plenty of water
Read More...I use these during my long trail runs (which currently ranges from 10 to 20 miles) and take it based on feel which is usually about every hour but could be less or more depending on the intensity, distance and if it is hot out. They help out for sure, and I really love the way salted watermelon tastes. It has been my favorite GU flavor of what I've tried. The only minor issue I've had is sometimes I get a little indigestion. I would suggest to try different flavors out somewhere locally before buying a pack
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