Endurance Gel 24 Pack (Fudge Brownie)

I know I need calories on my longer runs and races but I've struggled to find the right calories replacement. Fruit and nut squeezes did not work with my body, so I needed to find a gel/drink. And with that came issues.... First off there's the texture, chews take too long to consume, some gels feel like cement. Vfuel has an excellent texture - it's smooth, non toxic and I can suck the pack down in about two swallows (even while running up hills). I follow it with a few sips of water and I'm good to go! Next is the taste. Mountain Berry is my favorite flavor - it's very mild with no lingering funky after taste. The gel is very gentle on my stomach and hasn't caused any cramping or other GI issues while running. I consume these gels while doing my longer trail runs and find it keeps me going during the run and I don't seem to crash post long run when I use the gels. I typically take my first gel around mile 3-4 and then every 45min - hour after that (depending on how the day is going). I've seen great improvement in how I feel during and after races once I started using Vfuel.

I finished my first official marathon with these. Great help. I've trained for and run unofficial marathons for the last three years and used Gu, Cliff, and VFuel. From my experience, VFuel is better than Gu and Cliff gels for two reasons.1. With Gu or Cliff, my stomach starts to feel uncomfortable after around two and a half hours. That becomes a distraction for the next hour or so. Luckily I have no such issue with VFuel.2. Taste is a lot less strong than Gu or Cliff in a good way. This means I don't have to drink water right after having a VFuel and don't have to wait for a water station to do so. This helps me maintain my energy level more evenly though the race. With either Gu or Cliff, not washing down with water immediately feels just awful in my mouth. I don't take then without water.I'll use this for my next marathons.

Disappointed that this recent order had a defective packet in it. Thankfully, it was only one gel. Regardless, I've been a fan of these gels for a while now. Both the flavors and viscosity are perfect for endurance events of any kind. Not thick or chewy like other traditional gels. Also, as a fat-adapted athlete practicing OFM (Optimized Fat Metabolism) for training and racing, I can say that dextrose-based gels like VFuel absorb more quickly than sucrose/glucose-based gels and provide even energy...not the ups and downs of typical gels/sugars.

Good, not great. If you're used to the traditional 'gel kick' during a long distance race, these don't do it. They are great for steady, long, slow runs but don't expect them to do anything more than keep you linear. At the very most, they keep you from bonking. The packaging wasn't great. Several of my packets leaked and there appeared to be an oily substance on the surface of the packets. Commendation is they are true to their word for not causing upset stomachs. Would I use these in easy training days? Yes. Race events? No. Value for money and worth the buy? Yes.

I like that this is glucose-based rather than fructose so it's absorbed quicker by the body thus goes to work quicker fueling your exercises. I have tried maybe half the flavors of this assorted pack and they are all decent. They all seemed honey-based with whatever the fruity or vanilla/chocolate flavoring added. Natural tasting, not overly strong. The only slight drawback is they are a bit runny so squeeze lightly and just suck the nectar out.

First and foremost, the Vfuel products PERFORM! Well worth the cost and really so make a difference.This is at least the second time I've ordered Vfuel and the package wasn't good. The first time was the drink mix large bag, where the re-sealer part ripped and wouldn't re-seal. Now I have received these busted gels. Both ordered from Amazon. The last time I emailed Vfuel and they responded very quickly with an apology and offered to send a replacement. I absolutely love the products, but Vfuel could look into making better packaging to protect the product more. Thanks.

I think I'm a convert. I tried these on the recommendation of a friend and they have a couple of things going for them over GU and PowerBar gels. First, they are easy to open...a HUGE advantage while you are trying to keep it together bombing a downhill on technical trails and you need a quick refuel, or when your hands are freezing. Second, they are a bit more "liquidy" than other gels I've tried. This makes them easier to take without water, especially when it's really cold out and they wash out of your mouth easier too. I've had zero stomach issues with them, but I also never really had problems with other gels. My only gripe, and for me it's not really much of one because I just don't care about this kind of thing, is that they all pretty much taste the same. There is minor variation between flavors, some are more tart, others have a sour or sweet note, but the base tastes is very similar across all the flavors. This doesn't bother me one bit, but if you get hung up on stuff like this, just be aware.

Reading other reviews, my box of assorted gels came perfectly. Packaged in plastic and all gels were perfect.So far I have tried the Raspberry Lemonade and Fudge Brownie gel. I have a semi-sensitive stomach and read that these were easier on the system. I've only ran w/them once so I can't judge it just yet but they are thinner than other brands and goes does pretty easily. Dont need a lot of water to wash it down and the flavors, so far, are very mild and not overly sugary. Will report back once I get a good feel for them with my stomach!