Gatorade Endurance Carb Energy Chews, Fruit Punch - 21 - 1.3 Ounce (Pack of 21)

I was first exposed to these as a free give away while doing a 5k mud run. They really helped to give me a little boost when my energy was starting to wane. Note, I'm not a "runner" I just run for fun. Based upon my success using them during the 5k, I purchased them to use during a 10k mud run. They are small and gel like with a pleasant taste and the packs are small enough to fit in a small pouch while running. I'll admit that I hid some in my sports bra to use during the course. They worked to give me energy and I finished my 10k without a problem. I'll repurchase them.

I am a novice runner and go to the gym 4 days a week. I had read about goos and globs and such and had saw these at a store once. I ordered a case and was very happy. The first few days I couldnt figure out why I couldnt sleep at night until I thought of the chews. They give a good boost when low on energy but taste good enough that I find myself eating them out of habit. Short of running a 10k or half marathon I dont think the entire 4 pack is necessary. I will be ordering again and like I have read before even if the boost is mental it is still an edge that I will gladly throw a few dollars at.

I first used the "Endurance" version of the Gatorade chews at the 2013 Chicago Marathon, and found them to provide a nice boost in the later stages of the race. Whether that was psychological, I don't know, but I'll take a boost anytime and any way I can. The product (orange version) tastes good and is relatively easy to get down.Packaging is what keeps this from 5 stars. The sleeve comes with easy to pull (or bite off) perforations on one end, which is great. However, the box I received had many sleeves with the perforations in the wrong place (mostly at the very end where the product is sealed closed). That made the perforation useless. You can still gnaw off the wrapper to get access, but it defeats the purpose of the clever package design. Note that the ones I bought at the Chicago and NYC marathon expos did not exhibit this issue. So perhaps this was just a bad batch? A little more quality control would help solve this issue.Once open, while the first chew is easy to get out, it can be tricky to get the remaining three out while on the fly. This is particularly challenging in warm weather where they start to stick together a little bit. I found myself having to bite down on the packaging where I thought the chews were separated and try to pull it out. Anyway with a hair-trigger gag reflex, beware! The upside of all this is that during a long run, it can be a good way to divert your attention from the run itself!I will certainly continue to use the product, as I find it to be quite effective as a complement to my Gu Roctane habit. If they could just improve the packaging a bit, the extra star will be well-deserved.

I use these chews for marathon training. I take one along on 18+ mile runs and eat it about halfway through the run. I like the chews better than gels because they are easier to swallow while on the move, at least in my experience. The gel kind of sticks down your throat. These digest easily and don't bother my stomach while I run (which is pretty special because I have a sensitive stomach). They really give me a boost when I'm getting low on energy (or just hungry!) during an extended stretch of training. The only thing is that you really want water on hand to drink after eating them. They are very sweet (basically just sugar and electrolytes).

Perfect for marathon training, I can only handle so many GU packs before I mentally check out...I put these in the rotation with GU and sport beans, and had a very successful manymonths of training and race day performance for my first full marathon, so, I credit these with helping me keep energy levels during the run as well as post run recovery. I'm not a doctor, but you do have to put energy back in if you're going to train on 4 & 5 hour runs and feel alive.The case I got was about 4-6 months from the manufacturer expiration/shelf pull date, so be aware of that, but it's not a food item I'd expect to turn bad quickly, and I just used the last pack after the date passed, and they were just the same texturaly so I'm happy.Will be ordering another box, these are high up in my list of trail and training supplements!

Tried these for first time in an ultra and pleasantly surprised. The texture may be a little grainy but taste is fine. Electrolytes are there and it’s not a massive sugar rush packed in regular Gatorade products. Gatorade has found a new niche!This is an auto monthly purchase!

Used these when I ran the Chicago marathon. Easy to chew while running and didn't really need water to wash it down. Great taste and not too sweet.