Margarita Flavor with 3X Sodium - Energy Chews - Non-GMO - Plant Based - Fast Fuel for Cycling and Running - Quick Carbohydrates and Electrolytes - 2.12 oz. (18 Count)

These were recommended to me by my friend who is an ultramarathoner who also holds a degree in nuclear chemistry, and works as a medical dean in clinical research. In other words, she knows what she is talking about. She recommended that I eat one block for every mile as a recovery snack for a half marathon I was doing. I use it whenever I do road races of any length at about that pace. These days, I do more hot yoga than anything, and I have one block before, and also sometimes one after. Greatly helps with my ability to recover and think straight for my day. I am a massage therapist of 20 years, so I need to be physically ready for a long day as well as able to think clearly so I don’t hurt anyone. The flavors are great, although I don’t do the ones with caffeine. I like the salty ones when I have sweated way more than I should. The Mountainberry is my other favorite, as the strawberry is a little sweet.

I first found these during a Disney Marathon in Florida. I found the flavor was perfect for me, not cloyingly sweet, not puckeringly sour. I don't chew them, just rest them in my cheek as I run and I can get them to last a good long while. I sweat A LOT when I run and I find these really help me from getting too dehydrated. It seems like CLIF had stopped making this flavor for a while, and none of the others really worked for me, so when I saw these available again, I bought an entire box.

They're not messy like gels, aren't like cardboard like many bars, no mixing like drink powders. Just slip 'em in your pocket and suck on one when a hill looms or when cramps come on (if you haven't kept them at bay by using before that). The margarita flavor is tasty and acts faster than others due to the higher sodium level. On a long climb when it's hard to drink, they keep your mouth from feeling dry while gradually releasing electrolytes. (I don't usually give 5 stars but I can't think of a reason not to in this case.)

Love these - highly recommended. They were recommended by my son's nutritionist to take during long runs and I adopted them for tough workouts. I eat three in between classes when I double up (a hardcore class followed by a bag kickboxing class). They taste great, give me that burst of needed energy, and they stay down / are easily digested. I pair them with water instead of having a sports drink which tend to make me queasy and oftentimes taste awful. Those bloks also taste a lot better better than gels and they don't stick to the roof of your mouth. I've also tried the strawberry flavor but prefer these, mostly because of the added salt.

I have low blood pressure and keep these on hand. I'll eat 2 bloks (1/3 of a package) when I get dizzy and I quickly feel bit better. The texture is nice and the taste is decent.

I'm relatively new to fueling while running 1-2 hours and it has definitely made a difference. I had never tried energy chews and was looking for a flavor I might like without caffeine. I really like the flavor of these. That said, I personally can't use them. They are too large and difficult for me to consume while running at any type of pace. I tried cutting them in half, which was better, but it still takes me about a minute to get 1 chew down including a sip or two of water. In the meantime, my heart-rate spikes about 10 bpm. My aim was to take 6 per hour but that is just too much work too often. I've tried some gels and they are easier for me to consume on the run, take up less space, and I can consume the entire package (equal to 3 chews) in the same or less time than it takes me to eat one chew so I can get back to the task at hand. I do like the flavor and my wife will use these between sets while playing tennis, but I've discovered chews (in general) are not for me while running.

Used this in a triathlon a ways back and found them much more palatable than Gu. The ingredients are the deal breaker when it comes to what i put in my body. They're made of quality, much as I expect from clif. I use them on daily work outs during a 30-40 minute so that i still have some energy when i transition into the gym. Also, it does taste of margaritas.

I use these energy chews on a regular basis, year round, in the mountains. I typically plan for a pack a day. I sweat a LOT so I constantly need to replenish electrolytes and these are great to do just that, as well as making me feel like I'm treating myself with some candy. The margarita and salt have more salt of course, but I need that so love this option. Plus, these don't have caffeine like some of the other flavors which I try to avoid. And honestly, they do taste like a margarita! What could be better than that in the backcountry?!