GUEnergy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 8-Count, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher, and Dairy-Free On-The-Go Energy for Any Workout, Raspberry Lemonade

I love that this flavor it's not overwhelmingly sweet, which have been my biggest issue with gel packs in the past. The texture is as to be expected and the quality if great. Had not problems ripping it open during a race and I would say it's a great value for the money. Would recommend to those who like fruity flavours but had feeling like gaging from all the sugar when eating them in a race.

GU Energy Gel is good energy 'fuel' for hard exercising, is easy on the stomach and seems to help keep my energy level up on my long hilly bicycle rides (15-30 miles, 1000-2000+ feet climbing).The "GU Energy Original" product provides a good blend of nutrition, energy and electrolytes for those hot weather bicycle rides.Also good for my long hilly hiking outings.Both products -- GU Energy Gel and GU Roctane -- are easier to digest when working out than energy bars. Great variety of flavor choices too.(No I'm not an elite athlete, just a 70+ guy who gets out for exercise a bit.)P.S., GU partners with TerraCycle to recycle these energy gel packets after use.P.S.2, when opening, you can tear the top tab about 90% and get the energy gel out that way, keeping the top tab from becoming road, trail or pocket trash; then save the used packets and send to TerraCycle.

My son sent me these, we're both fitness people, he's a runner, I'm a cyclist.I eat one before my bike ride and it definitely gives me more pep, I think it even makes me go faster, although I might be imagining it.Taste good, a little expensive, but that's OK.I keep a supply all the time now and eat one before each bike ride.Treat yourself to these if you're serious athlete. You'll be happy you did.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:It’s Gu, you know what the consistency is going to be: I have yet to get palate fatigue with this flavor. No caffeine, unfortunately but still a staple for my runs.

This is the first time I have used the GU Energy Gels. I am a runner and will typically take them before I head out for my longer runs to help add a boost for the back end of my runs. They have great flavor and go down pretty easy. You don't need anything to drink to wash them down, but it never hurts to take a small sip of water to help. Seemed like they took about 20 - 30 minutes to digest and they did provide some extra energy at the end of my runs when you tend to wear down. They don't seem like they give me quite the same boosts as some of the other carb gels I have used (Honey Stinger/Clif Energy Shots) in the past. I have used the GU Energy Gels about 5 or 6 times so far. As there are many different factors that you deal with on your runs (heat, length, time of day, previous activities, etc.) it is really hard to determine exactly how effective they are. I would give them another try and see how they perform.

Flavor wise they are not the best but they worked well during my half marathon. I took one before the race and one during and they helped with muscle endurance. I would definitely order again for my race training and any other races I’m in.

Great flavor. Not sure if I would like this flavor. But I think they taste great

Do not get this flavor, it does not taste good. The consistency of the gel is also kinda weird but it’s not a big packet so you can get it down. It did give me energy for my early morning workout class so I would buy the energy gel again, just a different flavor next time.