GU Energy Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Assorted Fruity Flavors -24-Count

As a competitive dragonboat athlete pushing our physical limits on the water this product is trusted, effective and convenient energy source whether during practices, intense intervals, or competition day. Highly recommended to any athlete.

New to gel so this is my new experience. Bought the sample variety box (24 count) and so far have tried two flavours. Performance: Took a pack first thing in the morning before heading out for split interval session. Did not feel hungry or lack in energy. The 2nd time I tried was in the late afternoon, at least 3 hours after my last meal. The 12km base run was super easy and I felt more energetic than usual. Taste: Strawberry banana was nice, but Blackcurrent was quite awful. It is also quite thick, so you will have to pair it with some water. I look forward to bringing it out during longer runs.

Adoro estos geles porque caen muy bien al estomago y contienen lo necesario para continuar con el ejercicio

I wasn’t sure how much of a difference these gels would make, but they actually work pretty well. The flavors are fruity and not too sweet, and they’re easy to eat on the go without feeling gross or sticky. They give a noticeable energy boost during workouts, and I like that they’re vegan and gluten-free. The packaging is convenient, so you can just toss one in a bag or pocket. Overall, they do exactly what they’re supposed to do.

I'm a relatively new long distance runner, and as I started to push out to 1+ hour runs, I knew that I would need something to take while on the trail to keep me going. Everywhere I looked, Gu was the #1 recommended running gel and to me, seems to be the least expensive. I'd heard that some of the flavors can sometimes cause stomach issues, so I chose to get this sample pack to try out and see how I liked it. The package comes with the following flavors: Mandarin orange: By far my favorite of the group, the light orange flavor of this gel went down easily and left a light aftertaste that was not unpleasant. The taste came across as authentic and didn't taste fake at all, without the sugary sweetness I really dislike. Lemon Sublime: My second favorite, this has the taste of light lemonade, again with an aftertaste that was not unpleasant Salted Watermelon: I'm not a fan of artificial watermelon flavors, so I'll admit that I was not looking forward to this one, however it left me pleasantly surprised! The watermelon flavor was light and smooth and I actually enjoyed it a lot. Strawberry banana: This one tasted like Yoplait strawberry yogurt to me. I'm not a fan of artificial banana flavor either, but this one didn't give me that fake banana impression. Jet Blackberry: Picture a an intense blackberry jam, but without the high sugar content. This tasted almost like pie filling and was really enjoyable. Overall, I felt that not only was the flavor of the packets pretty great, I definitely felt a nice energy boost during my runs. The caffeine content didn't build to an intolerable amount over time and I definitely can see usage for marathons and beyond. One note here, the packet recommends that you take it 5 minutes before every 45 minute mark (i.e. at 00:40, 00:85, etc), as well as one five minutes before starting but I took these every thirty minutes during my runs (and none before). I didn't feel any negative effects to this, so I definitely think its fine to do so, just experiment with what works for you. I've been wholeheartedly recommending these to my friends and I definitely do to you as well.