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fun poll: GU or shot bloks?

Which do you like better? 
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Re: fun poll: GU or shot bloks?

  • I like the taste of shot blocks better.

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  • I like them both about equally.  Shot Blocks are a bit hard to chew, but GU is a weird consistency, so they both have their drawbacks.
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    I like the taste of shot blocks better.

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  • imageGnomeSweetGnome:
    I like them both about equally.  Shot Blocks are a bit hard to chew, but GU is a weird consistency, so they both have their drawbacks.

    This. 

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  • I like the GU Chomps. They're like the Shot Bloks, but smaller and better consistency (IMO). I feel like I'm picking the Shot Blok out of my teeth for 3 miles after I eat one.
  • I have used Gu in the past, and it works for me, but I don't like how sticky it is.  Dealing with the wrappers is a pain.  I am experimenting with other options.
  • Gu.  Shot Bloks would get stuck to my teeth and drive me nuts for the next couple miles, even though I prefer the taste.

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  • Shot blocks.  Gu reminds me of snot.
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  • I love Gu.

    I can't choke down a Shot Blok when I'm running. 

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  • Shot Bloks for me, no contest.

    The texture of Gu grosses me out... and Shot Bloks are like gummy candy, which I love.

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  • Gu for running, I use the shot bloks prior to doing workouts with my trainer
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  • Both are weird.  I prefer gatorade.
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  • I've been using honey stinger chews lately and really like them.  

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  • i like the taste of shot bloks (and gu chomps), but find that the gels just go down better and don't slow me down.
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  • I just switched to sport beans after having an unfortunate choking incident with a shot blok on a long run a couple of weeks ago. They are just way easier to chew. I've never had Gu.
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  • I usually race with Shot Bloks (strawberry or tropical punch) but have used Gu on a couple of long runs (only the chocolate flavor though) in the past.  I'm thinking about trying the Honey Stinger chews though, because I love honey a whole lot :)
  • Another vote for Honey Stingers :)
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  • I like Gu, however, like pp, it is sticky and I never can find a trash can to throw it away so it goes in my water bottle holder where all it just gets sticky.

    I have done shot blocks and I like those for non running activities.

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  • I like Shot Bloks better, but I can't chew and run, so it's Gu for me
  • Chomps...I make a huge sticky mess out of myself with Gu. To deal w/the packaging I take the chomps out of their pack before I leave & stick them in a ziplock baggy in my fuel belt.. then I just pull them out one by one when I need them.
  • Gu/Gels during races since I can't chew when I race. I use blocks/chews when I ride on occasion. I also use Gu/Gels when I ride.
  • I like blocks.  The one time I used them, they stayed in my teeth for a while, which helped my mouth from getting dry. Smile
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  • Shot bloks, Gu gives me a rumbly in my tumbly. 
  • Gu Chomps. I don't like Shot Blocks.
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  • Honey Stingers!

     

    Although I'm getting sick of whatever flavor I have... 

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  • I like these a lot too!
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    ~2012 Races~
    American Birkenbeiner - 50K Ski 3:19:00
    Davenport St. Patrick's Day Fun Run - 5K 21:58
    UIVA Warrior Challenge - 5K 22:06
    Iowa City River Run - 10K 44:37 PR!
    Green Bay Marathon 5/20/12
  • GU....mint chocolate!  It tastes like a york peppermint patty.  A treat while running!

     

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  • I like Hammer gels better than Gu. Better consistency/flavor for me... Not as thick. I would like gummy stuff but it slows me down. I prefer gels. 
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  • i do sportsbeans.  Gus are hard on my stomach and I think they are gross.  I've also done pieces of orange slice candy, and that has worked too.
  • Chocolate Gu! It tastes like frosting!* *I'm the one who thinks Greek yogurt, stevia & banana tastes like banana ice cream. :)
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