GU Energy Gel

• Quick to take on the move, in one go
• Carbohydrate from two sources, maltodextrin and fructose
• Includes sodium, the main electrolyte lost in sweat
• Small packet that fits a pocket or vest
• Vegan and certified gluten free

• Calories: 100 per packet
• Carbohydrates: Maltodextrin and fructose
• Electrolyte: Sodium
• Amino acids: Leucine, valine, isoleucine
• Dietary: Vegan, gluten free certified

• Road and trail runs over an hour
• Race day and long training sessions
• Anyone building a gel-based fuelling plan

Less suited to: Runners who prefer something to chew. For that, look at GU Energy Chews in Nutrition.

GU is a name runners trust because it is consistent: you know what is in each packet and what it does. The Energy Gel is the simple starting point for fuelling, and it works for most runners as a base option.