GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher, and Dairy-Free On-the-Go Energy for Any Workout, 24-Count, Lemon Sublime

Gives me the right amount of energy to keep going during a longer run or leg workout.

The media could not be loaded. Always hard to say if these ‘work’ since when I use them Im in a race but i think they do their job. They don't taste bad either. Just be sure to be hydrated well before (maybe 12-24hrs before) because i get headaches if i don't. But that also could be from other factors. But doesn't hurt to be hydrated!

One of my favorite gu flavors. I will purchase again.

I use these for off road dirt bike racing and for easier things like hiking and golf especially when it's hot outside. They don't make you a superhuman but they do clear you head when your decision making starts to slow down. The first time you think "how much longer or how much farther", jam a couple of these down your throat and those thoughts vanish. I buy them in bulk in the large boxes. You can find decent sales if you watch and wait.

I have used GU gels for triathlons, bicycle races, running, and adventure races. I like the product because it is easy to pack and offers a predictable taste and nourishment. In the middle of an event, I don't like any surprises in my food. The GU gels give a lot of options for flavors and also a mix of caffeine/no caffeine. This particular flavor, Lemon Sublime, is similar to lemon lime soda such as Mountain Dew or Mellow Yellow. Surprisingly, it is caffeine free. The GU packs can be annoying to deal with at times, as the little tab at the top comes off and used packs can be sticky. I usually place them in a ziploc bag to keep my bike bag or pockets clean.

Best gel at least for me flavor is great and it helps for my marathon our triathlon

Gu's have been around for about 25 years and the're still improving them. The first Gu I squeezed out was during a 199 mile Relay from Calistoga Ca to Santa Cruz. I'd completed one leg in the heat of the day in Napa County, a second at 1:00 a.m. just across the Golden Gate Bridge and out along Ocean Beach under a full moon, and was psyched to set a PR on a 10K downhill leg from the top of the Santa Cruz Mountains, descending 1,500 feet. And I BONKED half way through the leg. Thankfully, a teammate hung his arm out the team van window with my first-ever GU. He told me to squeeze it into my mouth, swallow it and wash it down with a few swallows of water. I swear that within 2-3 minutes my legs were back. I took off down the hill and could not believe what had just happened. I've been a fan ever since. I use GU regularly and applaud their shifting towards plant-based products. Today I'm all about road biking, but I learned long ago, that refueling during endurance workouts or events is critical. For the really tough rides I upgrade to their Roctane product but their energy Original gels are my regular "friend", giving me boosts before I ride, and every 45 minutes during my rides. I'd be going a lot slower without them.

Perfect for endurance sports, especially in the heatEasy to eat, tastes goodJust get used to it and don’t try it for the first time on race day