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HIGH 5 ISO GEL

Recommended Price :- £1

Review

This is going to depend on taste and individual preference but I was using these gels in my build up to the New York Marathon, and during the race. I mainly bought them on a buy two and get one free so bought the box, and the main advantage with not liking the idea of carry water bottles was you didn't need to take any water with them.

I was using three on a long run every 2 weeks which seemed to work well but the main problem was it was so watery it would come out all over my hand as I ran. I take about 2/3 minutes to take it all on board so that was making it a problem, I also found the taste of berry a bit acidic and a nasty after taste.

It was easy to rip open and the main up side was it seemed to do the job which is what I bought it for.

Good Points

Good Carb content
Kept me going
Easy to open during running
Easy to empty
No extra water needed

Bad Points

Quite big to carry
Came out over my hand a few times
Nasty after taste

Conclusion

It is a safe bet and they work but I will try and find a better tasting one for the next marathon and one that's not quite as watery. Two for one offer made it worth while on the whole and only a £1 normal price compared with some going up to £2.