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  • xtrout
    xtrout Posts: 193 Member
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    My list in order of like....

    1. My favorite is Clif Shots. Especially the ones with caffeine. The Mocha + caffeine is delicious. Kind of like frosting in taste and consistency. The lid leash is a nice feature too. keeps the part you tear off from flying away or getting lost.

    2. Honey Stinger = Tasty but kind of thin in consistency. Close second to Clif.

    3. Hammer = too waxy

    4. Gu = too chemical tasting
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    Anyone ever try Brawndo, the Thirst Mutilator? It's got electrolytes too.
  • KeithAngilly
    KeithAngilly Posts: 575 Member
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    Anyone ever try Brawndo, the Thirst Mutilator? It's got electrolytes too.

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  • schmenge55
    schmenge55 Posts: 745 Member
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    I use to train occasionally with a guy who was an Olympic race walker back in the late seventies. He said he and the other athletes would let some Pepsi sit out overnight to go flat and that was their version of the gels of today.
  • moochachip
    moochachip Posts: 237 Member
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    I am a GU fan myself. Honey Stingers are a bit too sweet for my taste. Favorite flavors include Espresso Machine and Salted Caramel.
  • Destanie_Robyn
    Destanie_Robyn Posts: 304 Member
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    I've switched from gels to chews over a year ago so I cant remember the GU flavors I like. I really like the Cliff shot blocs I know many of you said they are too big.. I just bite one bloc in half, chew and then eat the rest. Never seems to sticky to me. My favorite flavors are:
    Chocolate Cherry, Berry, and island punch? (the light blue one)

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