Almost an unfair advantage. I run a number of half marathons every year and I have recently started downing one packet of this GU around mile 8. By mile 10 it usually kicks in and really lifts the end of my race. I've also used several of these during a marathon with similar results. It tastes good, not too thick and I don't get queasy as I do with other gel product
Read More...Marathon runner here. Huge fan. Take one every hour you run. You won't be as fatigued from high mile runs
Read More...This product is fantastic. I rode 150 miles this past Saturday, downing a Roctane every 45 minutes. I really felt a boost, and I'm confident it helped me avoid "bonking." I will definitely turn to Roctane for all ultra-endurance activities
Read More...This stuff keeps me going nice and steadily on a long hike. The extra aminos in Roctane over the regular Gu seem to give me more energy. I have tried two flavors so far, Blueberry Pomegranate and Orange Vanilla. Like Blueberry very much. Don't like Orange at all. Don't forget to drink water after eating one
Read More...One of my two favorite flavors (if there is such a thing). I run every day and on those long run days, I eat one before and during my run (at mile 6) to make it easy to get to 13 miles. I can feel the energy boost as I push through those last few miles. I've used 4 during an ultra/marathon and also never felt hungry during the run or low on energy as a result. Highly recommend. Especially because of the flavor (one of the better options out there) and because of the caffeine which is a huge help while running
Read More...I'd been using the normal Gu for quite some time -- Vanilla Bean flavor -- and found that it worked fairly well. The occasional minor stomach issue, but no big deal. I've never been a big fan of the very thick consistency, and since I was working my way through a large box the vanilla flavor started getting on my nerves. I decided to "upgrade" to Roctane and thought that switching over to something with a fruit flavor would help break me out of my vanilla rut... The good: Roctane has a considerably thinner consistency, which is awesome. Easier to eat, doesn't coat the mouth/throat as much, and feels much easier on the stomach. I also feel like the extra caffeine gives me a small bonus boost. And the BCAAs? I have no clue, but apparently they help with carb uptake. I can't measure that. Energy levels feel pretty much the same, but MAYBE a bit faster acting with Roctane. (Could be totally psychological since these things are damn expensive and I want them to work better.) The bad: The cherry lime flavor that I bought tastes like jellied, chemical-infused regret. Ugh. Almost laughably bad. I brought two Roctanes and a plain Gu Vanilla Bean on a recent long run, and ate the Roctanes first. The vanilla Gu was like a delicious special treat after the Roctanes. So, four stars, mainly due to taste. Next time I'll try the Vanilla Spice flavor
Read More...I love the Gu products, however, the item description states 24 count and I only received one package with 8 packets of Gu, see photos. I will need to have 16 more packets of Gu sent to me, please
Read More...What flavor never gets old on long distance runs? That's right, blueberries and pomegranates. I used these for my first marathon (and the training up to it) and will definitely continue to garble these guys down
Read More...I used to use the GU Original Energy Gels for half and full marathons and I really like them. I like the taste and they also give me the boost that I need. Currently I am preparing for a 70.3 Ironman. Thus, I wanted to try the Roctane Ultra Endurance Gel. I've used it during training at a 5 hour cycling session and I really felt the difference
Read More...Love the 45mg of caffeine and love the Amino Acids definitely thought it helped shorten the amount of recovery time needed after high mile runs (15-20miles). Taste and texture are great and the tear tab is easy to break off even if your hands are slick with sweat. My favorite marathon training supplement by far
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