GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Strawberry Banana, 24 Count Box

I’ve used GU a couple of times and if you are an endurance athlete, these completely make sense. I found that they taste OK, texture is a little weird. Might want to have water readily available to wash it done well. Most important to me was the ingredients were pretty solid and helped with energy over a long run. I would definitely recommend getting a couple different flavor varieties because some are better than others. I have a huge box of the strawberry banana…and wish I had some others.

I have eating this gels for my half marathons. Strongly recommended.

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.

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.

Been using GU gels for two years now, I really love this flavor and the salty caramel flavor. I like the thick texture of the gu gels. I take one at the corral before starting the race and one every 3 miles ( depending on the race). The size it’s perfect I could just put the gels on my handheld water bottle or in my bike short pockets.

Packed some of these in my cycling jersey for the 3 gap event today. I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine on the bike, but these were not too strong. I'd usually prefer non-caffeinated, but these are making me think otherwise. After leaving the highschool and arriving at Turners corner I was already suffering a bit. I took one of these sugar packets and in a few minutes felt better. My legs were noticeably less sore within 1/2 an hour as a result of some caffeine, and my sugar levels came up nicely. Too much caffeine makes my heart race and actually slows me down dramatically on the bike. This was just the right caffeine level for me. I used a few more of these throughout the 60 mile 6000ft of climbing event and can say I was noticeably stonger at the finish than at the start. I had a good dinner and breakfast last night and this morning, but must have still needed to replenish some glycogen stores. I'm also an insulin dependent diabetic, so I love that this has some fructose in it also to help with balancing my blood sugars.

The gel pack is easy to open while running, and the strawberry banana taste is pretty good. Gu gels keep me energized throughout my runs.

I know it's a matter of taste...but just when I thought my favorite flavor was Salted Caramel, a friend introduced this to me and I now this is my favorite. Unlike the Salted Caramel, where it would take my a bit to eat the whole packet, this flavor I can do it immediately.

Einfach super

The taste was not for me, I prefere the chocolate flavor, but they work great for my bicycling adventures, and they kick in quickly with pure energy boost that you feel. I will continue buying,

Best flavour for the no caffeine gels

J'aime bien que le goût soit peu prononcé. Ne colle pas dans la bouche, une simple gorgée d'eau permet de se rincer la bouche. Donne suffisament d'énergie pour les entraînement omme pour les courses en utilsant le dosage prescrit. Rien à redire mais il faut aimer les bananes :D

Je devais recevoir 24 gels j en ai reçu un!!! Honteux !