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{CLOSED} GU Energy Labs {Review & Giveaway}

I love to run.  I love to run long distance.  I love sharing my love of running with others.  I love encouraging and motivating others to move (whether it be running, walking, or other movement). 

I prefer running distances that are long because I can run at a comfortable slowerpace than short distance races.

What I do not enjoy about running longer distances is the wall I hit around mile 7. 

My last half-marathon I ran, I was not prepared for that wall.  I assumed the race would provide the runners appropriate hydration stations and gu along the race. 

Wrong.

When I hit mile 7, my body was done.  Every step was a fight.  I had no energy left to keep moving forward.  However, I did… I finished.

Had I been properly hydrated and prepared… I could have ROCKED that race!

This is where GU Energy Labs comes into play.  A few weeks ago I contacted Scott at OutsidePR, and shared with him my interest in reviewing their new products… as well as giving YOU an opportunity to try their amazing products yourself!

I have been using their products the past few weeks on my runs and have noticed a HUGE difference on my longer runs.  I no longer feel that slump of energy midway through the run. 

If you are a fan of gummy bears, fruit snacks or other chewey sweet fruity snacks… you will love the GU Chomp!  I make a note around mile 5 to chew on a GU Chomp.  My favorite flavor is Watermelon! Yummy!

My other personal favorite GU product is their GU Recovery Brew.  It is unlike many other ‘recovery drink’ where as it actually tastest GOOD!!  It is not chalky at all!  It has a very similar taste as Gatorade – except GU Recovery Brew has many HELPFUL benefits from drinking it after a long hard run.  The premium quality ingredients help you quickly replenish energy stores and rebuild muscles after an intense workout!  My favorite flavor is Strawberry Watermelon! 

Higher Quality Ingredients = Better Performance

I could go on and on about each of their products… but for the sake of time (both of ours) I wanted to share my two favorite with you.  If you want more information about GU’s product and facts click HERE.

Now for the REALLY exciting part!  GU Energy Labs is offering ONE lucky reader their own Performance Energy Sampler Pack!!  This will come in handy for your training schedule or any spring races you have!!

Win It:

 

The Performance Energy Sampler has everything you need to get serious about your endurance nutrition.

The Sampler box includes:

9 GU Energy Gels – includes each flavor of the workhorse of endurance nutrition
3 Roctane Gels – when you really need to dig deep on that long training run, ride or race
2 Chomps Packets – mix things up a bit with this delicious and chewable form of energy
2 GU Electrolyte Brew Packets – a great tasting, balanced electrolyte mix to improve hydration
1 GU Recovery Brew Packet – use after workouts to recover faster and perform better the next time out

Mandatory Entry:

Visit GU Energy’s Website and tell me what product and flavor are you most looking forward to trying.

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Congratulations:

Your Winner

Author: Carly D. @ CarlyBananas

Giveaway winner will be chosen via the “And the Winner Is..” application on runningrachel.com on Monday, March 21st at Noon PST.  I will contact the winner via email & twitter and that person will have 48 hours to respond with full name and address.  US Residents Only!

Disclosure: I received the above product to review & giveaway. The opinions above are my own.

Comments

  1. Tara says

    First before I begin the massive comment string here can I just say something: where the H-E-Double hockey sticks are the gazillion of comments on this give away? I’m serious, probably one of the best I’ve seen in a long time.

    I love GU…

    Okay time to get the comments rolling.

    Mandatory entry: the electrolyte tablets spark my interest! But I just began trying other products besides GU (What blasphemy just came out of my mouth???) and found that I like jelly beans. I had no idea GU even made them…note to self: buy some if you don’t win!

  11. Misty @ Off the D list says

    I have never seen these …they look amazing! Being a Type 1 diabetic workouts can be a challenge so im always looking for something to keep me going on those longer workouts. I will defiantly be on the look out for these to try before my first half marathon in June! I love all the flavor choices that you dont usually get like the Jet Blackberry gel and the chomps look like they would be super easy to grab on the “run” 🙂

  21. Jaclyn says

    I really want to try GU Chomps in either Strawberry or Watermelon!
    “Liked” Running Rachel on FB
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  22. Marie says

    MMM. GU Chomp in Cranberry apple sounds yummy! I could totally see myself chewy on these while on my long runs!

  32. Jessica @fringies says

    I’ve heard so many good things about gu, but never taken the time to find a location that sells them. When I went to their site I was excited to find a store close to me does carry them. I really need to try out their roctane gels. My long run this week is 16 miles and I desperately will need some help to make it through that.

  35. Jessica @fringies says

    I follow you on twitter. Plus, I realized I forgot to tell you what flavor of roctane I want to try. The pineapple would be my first choice, but I’m worried it being non-caffeinated wouldn’t help me as much so maybe I’d try the vanilla orange.

  42. kia says

    I already GU and love the Mandarin Orange… but do give Espresso Love as a gift to runner friends. I have not tried Gu Brew Yet and am excited about that because I have used another brand’s tablets that I did not care for too much. Orange or lemonade in those please 🙂

  57. Zoë says

    Hi! I’m a big fan of GU, especially their Watermelon Chomps, too! But my fave gel flavor is definitely Mint Chocolate. It’s so yummy. 🙂

  58. Zoë says

    Even though I’m giving away some GU on my blog, too….I can never have enough, especially when marathon training!
    I’m a new follower via GFC. Hi!

  84. laura says

    I’m excited to try the Roctane Blueberry Pom. I’ve been a Vanilla GU gal for awhile, and every time I go to buy new GU, I hesitate on trying new ones. I’m always a *little* nervous to try new flavors. Blueberry pomegranate just sounds tasty – PLUS upgrading to Roctane would probably be a good idea as I start to up my training for the MCM in October!

  105. Elizabeth Rowley says

    I’m really excited to try the mandarine orange. I haven’t run far enough to need anything like that yet (I’m a novice runner) but my goal is to make it to a marathon and I’m glad there is something out there to help.

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