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2009-02-04 12:01 AM

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Subject: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
hey was wondering if anyone prefers the cliff electrolyte gel blocks over any of the other brands?....any goods or bads?....taste?

2009-02-04 12:28 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I like them alright. Lemon-lime, margarita, and strawberry. 
2009-02-04 1:36 AM
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2009-02-04 3:52 AM
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I love them! Cran-Razz and Strawberry are my favorites.

I'll never do gels again (I hate gels).

2009-02-04 5:44 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I can't stand blocks!  They seem to stick to my teeth and it drives me nuts.
2009-02-04 5:54 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I love them, the black cherry is like eating candy for me.

2009-02-04 6:05 AM
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Cran Razz rocks!

If it is cold they become rock hard and very hard to chew and get stuck in your teeth. Winter Mary I'd skip them.

2009-02-04 6:54 AM
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I used to really like them, and suddenly I couldn't stand them anymore. shrug.

x2 about the cold + shot blocks/ luna moons. they are a btich to chew!!

2009-02-04 6:56 AM
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rottieguy - 2009-02-04 5:44 AM I can't stand blocks!  They seem to stick to my teeth and it drives me nuts.

 

well yeah, but that helps save some for later

2009-02-04 7:04 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I like them (convenient and taste pretty good) but I've found some of the flavors definitely leave a slight aftertaste. I usually drink at least some water after chewing through them.
2009-02-04 7:08 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
They are good, package is kind of big to carry though. 


2009-02-04 7:13 AM
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I love it!!! ..... They are like gummy bears...LOL

2009-02-04 7:15 AM
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Taste is tolerable -- not much better or worse than the rest of the fake flavors that these things come in.  They can be a bit hard to chew and get down deep into a long run.  For that reason, I prefer gels.  They're also disgusting, but they go down quickly and easily.

And all those who say you love them.  You all are just nuts.  I mean, I love a nice poached pear tart, or a perfectly roasted chicken.  I've never loved any 'food' devised to provide nutrition on the run.... Smile

2009-02-04 7:38 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I love them for long rides because getting them out of your teeth gives you something to do. However, on hard, long runs, I use too much energy messing with them, so I just use gels instead. Sometimes I eat them just 'cause, since they're so yummy!
2009-02-04 7:58 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I find them hard to stomach. I'll stick to gels.
2009-02-04 8:32 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I love shot blocks.


2009-02-04 9:05 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
jazz82482 - 2009-02-04 8:38 AM

I love them for long rides because getting them out of your teeth gives you something to do. However, on hard, long runs, I use too much energy messing with them, so I just use gels instead. Sometimes I eat them just 'cause, since they're so yummy!


Ditto
2009-02-04 10:02 AM
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Butchcantswim - 2009-02-04 7:08 AM They are good, package is kind of big to carry though. 

They actually just changed their packaging.

2009-02-04 10:09 AM
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I like them, but if I eat more than two while running I get side stitches.  Two per 13 miles are my limit. 
2009-02-04 10:10 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
margarita flavor is horrendous.
the others are yum
2009-02-04 10:12 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I like them, but hard to store and get out of the package ...... and since I don't use any of that Bento box crap, it has got to fit in my pockets.  Gels in a gel flask are just so much easier!

2009-02-04 11:31 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I use the margarita flavor regularly on account of the extra sodium content. It helps me avoid cramping.
2009-02-04 11:38 AM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?

I like them, but I can only use them while I am biking.  Tried during running and had horrible stomach cramps.  I like the cran-razz, black cherry, and pina colada.

I recently switched to the PowerBar Gel Blasts (cola flavor).  I like them more than the Clif shot blocks.

2009-02-04 12:12 PM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
Comet - 2009-02-04 1:52 AM

I love them! Cran-Razz and Strawberry are my favorites.



My faves, as well. I do like Shot Bloks best of the solid gel-type products that I've tried, actually. (My wife, OTOH, loves Luna Moons...same manufacturer, in any case.)
2009-02-04 12:14 PM
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Subject: RE: CLIFF gel blocks...good or bad?
I love them - the margarita ones are extra good because they have a LOT more sodium than the rest.  The strawberry and cran/raspberry are probably the best tasting, though.  But Shot Bloks are great, they totally got me out of the Grand Canyon when we hiked it this past summer.  Get the job done.
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