GU

kym38
kym38 Posts: 48
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone use GU, when running? Does it help? How do you get past the icky thick goo going into your mouth? Anyone use something different?

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  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    What on earth is this? It sounds weird???

    The only Gu I know, make puddings that are scrumptious! Surely you dont mean these???
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    I can't stand GU. I use shot blox instead. The wild cherry is YUMMY! They are like gummy bears. :D
  • kym38
    kym38 Posts: 48
    GU Engery Gel
  • AdamATGATT
    AdamATGATT Posts: 573 Member
    What on earth is this? It sounds weird???

    The only Gu I know, make puddings that are scrumptious! Surely you dont mean these???

    She means this: http://www.guenergy.com/products/gu-energy-gel
  • tegeos
    tegeos Posts: 20
    I use Excel Gel's. You can get them at www.performancebike.com and the vanilla takes incredible. Not as thick as the GU's are and the taste can't be beat. Hammer Gel's are pretty good too and I think they work really well. I use them all the time when cycling.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    MY husband and I tried GU once. We weren't impressed. We have used other pre-workout mixes such as Jack3d or Fuzion K-akg.
  • fzyfrog
    fzyfrog Posts: 456 Member
    I use GU. If it's a good flavor like Mint Chocolate or Tri-Berry I'm ok with it (and yes, the texture leaves a lot to be desired, lol). If it's a flavor I'm not familiar with that I happen to get during a race I squeeze half the pack in my mouth and just swallow. I try not to actually taste it. You can also try Sport Beans.
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    I can't stand the GU itself. I use the GU Chomps or the energy Jelly Beans.

    But yes it works, but if I have to take it, I prefer to drink water with it.

    A full package of Chomps is usually enough energy for a half marathon. I buy them here at Running Room... you could likely find them at Scheels.

    You'll have to let me know how the Marathon goes... I've thought of taking the drive down to Fargo myself a few times but haven't quite made it yet.
  • kym38
    kym38 Posts: 48
    Who makes the Shot Blox?
  • Celo24
    Celo24 Posts: 566 Member
    I hate the GU gels too. I like the Chomps. Strawberry and blueberry pomegranate are my favorites and I agree with jeffrodgers1 that you need to drink water along with them.
  • LaraeTX
    LaraeTX Posts: 674 Member
    I can't stand the GU either. I use the sport beans the extreme sport beans have caffine. They are made by Jelly Belly and are pretty sweet but work well!
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    Who makes the Shot Blox?

    Clif Bar. :)

    http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_shot_bloks/
  • Rebeccasluckyduck
    Rebeccasluckyduck Posts: 168 Member
    I just can't handle the texture of GU. It feels just like it sounds. I prefer shot blox.

    If you choose to take GU, be sure you follow it with water, not a sports drink.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    I use Gu. It's not really a like/hate thing. I don't mind the texture and it doesnt upset by stomach. So i never bothered trying many other options. I did try a flavor of the hammer gel and that was disgusting. I had a powerbar gel that was really good, I might try to find some more of those. I've only got 2 more long runs to figure things out. I'll likely just stick with the Gu.
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
    I use GU on my long runs. The texture doesn't bother me. It's easy to swallow (hmmm....I was tring to make that sound less pornographic...). Vanilla and chocolate are good flavors. Actually I think all the flavors are pretty good. For Gu.
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