If you are an endurances athlete such as long distance runner, you probably use something to provide an energy boost during a race. Most people use gels. However, some runners prefer Shot Bloks energy delivery instead of a gel. Shot bloks are more lik gummy bears in consistency and  energize during activity with carbohydrates and electrolytes.

Consistency of Clif Shot Bloks works better for gel haters- 95%Organic

10 grams and about 18x22mm. They are smaller than this photo

Runners who find the taste and consistency of products like Gu and Clif Shots to be nasty can use Shot Bloks. You can get the energy boost and electrolytes you need while participating in strenuous sports such as climbing, running, biking without the mess and inconvenience of the gooey energy products. While the package is bulkier, some who dislike goo, simply think it is worth it and the majority claim they do taste better.

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Here are the advantages from runners:

>> They taste much better and not gooey sweet. In a long endurance race, athletes cannot ingest but so much gel. Clif Shot Bloks go down OK hours into an event.
>> 95% organic ingredients
>> They carry well and are not messy and gooey 
>> You can vary the intake and you can get them down without water although this is not recommended.
>> This is a great alternative to sugary electrolyte drinks and the gooey gel
>> Package disposal is less messy than gels
>>They won’t ooze on clothing if punctured

Here are the disadvantages from runners:

>> Like gummy bears, they do kind of stick to your teeth.
>> A bit bulkier in a pair of running shorts
>> A little more expensive

But do they work?

Most runners tell me they’ve hit the wall and been faltering and two of these resulted in recovery of energy level. It is recommended runners take these with water and not energy drinks. Although runners will tell you that they can still take these without water and not suffer consequences.

Ingredients and Product Servings

Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Brown Rice Syrup Solids, Pectin, Citric Acid, Green Tea Extract, Colored With Black Carrot Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Organic Sunflower Oil, Carnauba Wax.
Each bag contains 6 pieces considered 2 servings. 1 case = 12 bags (72 bloks). Flavors: Lemon-Line, Cran-Raspberry, Strawberry, Black Cherry (caffeinated), Orange (caffeinated)

Clif Shot Bloks are a fast-acting, easy-to-digest source of carbohydrates which is considered your body's preferred source of fuel during activity. The difference is that Clif Shot Bloks’ ingredient list doesn’t read like a mad scientist’s list of chemicals. Stomach upset during a race is clearly not what you want. And by far the greatest benefit is that these cause the least stomach distress among runners.

>> Clif Shot Bloks have 12g of sugar per serving (3 bloks are considered a serving).  Gu has 5g of sugar and Clif Shot Gel has 8 grams sugar.
>> 3 flavors with caffeine, 1 with 3x the sodium
>> Ingredients are 95% organic