"Simple to take, simple to digest, GU Energy Gel provides just what you need for premium exercise fuel and none of the extras that slow you down. GU takes you where you want to go, fast.
Launched in 1991, the world’s first energy gel is still the most efficient sports fuel available today. GU’s carbohydrate blend delivers high-quality, easily-digested and long-lasting energy for athletes in every sport and at all levels."
A shot of fast-acting natural fructose (fruit sugar) goes straight to work building your energy levels back up while the maltodextrin is quickly absorbed and sent to your muscles. Vital electrolytes keep your blood chemistry in line and hydration levels stable. Calcium keeps your muscles humming and caffeine adds an extra kick to your power!!!
GU's website suggests that 100 calories is an ideal serving size to suck down 15 minutes before training or racing in order to top off your electrolyte and glucose stores, followed by one every 30-45 minutes along the way, washed down with a few sips of fluid.
Check out their site! They also have a blog too! http://guenergy.com/blog/
I'm definitely excited to try this stuff...I'm thinking the best flavors would be Tri-Berry, Mandarin Orange, and Jet Blackberry...Mmmmmm
What flavors would you try???
Totally digging this blog Joe! I would make a suggestion that you try any energy drinks/formulas/gels during a practice run prior to a race just to make sure that it agrees with you. Maybe on a tempo or fartlek run. Also, you are more than welcome to run with running club whenever you want. Keep up the GREAT work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice Amy! I'm definitly going to follow your suggestion! I just bought a little bit of the Blackberry Jet Gu, so we'll see how it goes! Thanks!
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