GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 24-Count, Assorted Indulgent Flavors

Had them in the past - hopefully the recipe hasn’t changed much. Will update review when I try new flavors. *update* chocolate is my favorite, tastes just like frosting! The caramel ones have a weird aftertaste but nothing unbearable, and the vanilla bean is great to use (personally on an empty stomach).

Really good gu. Helpful on long runs. I used to just use during races, then decided to try on long training runs, after a run where I totally hit the wall. I feel so much more energy during run, and less depleted at the end. I take one before I start, and another after about 45 minutes if Im going to run for at least another half hour. Id like to get another flavor without caffeine for evening runs, but these have been great. Just use with care - you get it on your hands mid run, your are going to be a sticky mess :-)

Lots of flavors. Good slorp. Keeps me alive on longer bike rides. One slorp every 10 miles seems to work well.

Tastes yummy and recharges your battery in a race ..

Tasted about like you would think. Not too sweet considering its pure glucose gel. As a type 1 diabetic getting back into mountain biking I go through these things pretty fast on the trail. Usually 3-4 per 1 hr ride and I dont seem to have any issues with digestion or too much aftertaste. I would recommend following with a few slugs of water to clear the palate after or your mouth can get pretty sticky and dry as one might expect when drinking a couple tablespoons of jelly/honey. If you need instant energy/blood sugar like I do then these do the trick and taste great.

These things have brought me back from the brink of exhaustion on many a hike/ride/run.

My husband and I ordered these in the midst of marathon training. The GU takes a while to get used to... initially the gel made me gag, but after a couple tries, I had the technique down and always look forward to GU time on my long runs. This GU gives you enough energy to push over your wall and keep running. I prefer GU to other energy gels like Glukos energy gel (which is really a liquid and I always spill it or choke on it). The espresso flavor is my favorite (and Ive tried them all), its like a dessert mid-run :)

If you’re into running, these bad bois have so much zoom in them

Here is what I liked: • Affordable • Good taste (not too sweet, like some GUs) • Energy for long runs • Minimal GI distress while consuming on the run I didnt care too much for: • The taste has a synthetic after-taste. You can tell it was made in a factory, not with love.

I use these when I suddenly become hypoglycemic. They bring my sugar up to a level that allows me to get it back under control without needing a hospital visit.