GU Energy Gel - 8 Pack Salted Caramel

The size of this energy kicker makes it great for stashing in pockets for quick boosts on the go or as a treat while taking a break in the shade. The long shelf life allows you to leave them in a pack or jacket for those sudden energy drops out on the trail. The recommended consumption of these gels is 15-20 minutes before a run and then again with water every 45 minutes. While this energy boost is excellent for short-term oomph, don’t expect to sustain on Gu alone during long distance trail runs, since a daylong diet of only energy gels can wreak havoc on the gut. Keeping energy levels up while exercising can be a real challenge. Gu Energy Gels take the lasting power of solid food and pack it into a gel that goes down easy and metabolizes fast for a boost in the field that doesn’t end in a crash. The 100-calorie gel contains amino acid, antioxidants, electrolytes, and a healthy dose of fructose in tasty salted caramel goo that goes down without the bitter aftertaste many energy sources tend to leave behind.