GU Energy Gel packs 100 calories into every packet.

100 calories is an ideal serving size to digest 15 minutes before training or racing in order to top off your electrolyte and glucose stores, followed by one every 30-45 minutes along the way, washed down with a few sips of fluid.

For optimum results, always drink at least 24-30 ounces of fluid per hour during training and racing. Exact GU intake depends on the intensity of your pursuit and your body weight and fitness level. The fitter you are and the more efficient your metabolism, the more GU you can eat each hour, up to approximately 340 calories every 60 minutes.

On The Run

Stash GU packets in the built-in pockets of your running and triathlon shorts and tops. Women can even tuck GU into their sports bras! On long, multi-hour runs or adventures carry GU in either an arm or waist pocket. Most can hold between 5 and 10 which should keep you going!

On The Bike

Fill a Flask with multiple packets of GU and carry it in your jersey pocket so you can grab a shot of GU throughout your ride. Or use a Bike Mount to store it on your bike during a triathlon. Individual GU Gel packets can also be stored in a bento box style carrier, popular in triathlon racing. Another trick from the triathlon pros is to tape gel packets along your bike’s top tube. Only tape down the tear-off top tab; when you’re ready to consume just grab a GU and the top will stay in place, your packet perfectly opened and ready to eat.

On The Water

If catching waves or white water is your passion, tuck waterproof GU packets under your wetsuit sleeve and avoid a hunger-driven early return to shore.

On The Snow

In sub-freezing weather, keep GU underneath your outer layer and close to your skin to keep it warm and easy to squeeze.

In General

Roll GU packets up like toothpaste tubes to make sure you benefit from every last tasty bit. Store empty packets in a spare pocket or under the hem of your bike shorts for disposal later, please don't litter!