I’m no stranger to the GU Energy product line for fueling and recovery for running. GU Energy Gel remains my fuel of choice for medium to long runs and for when I run half-marathons. I have also used GU Chomps during my half-marathons. I recently had the opportunity to write a GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink review.
GU Energy recently came out with a new product, GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink in Tropical Fruit flavor, and I was offered a box of packets to sample. I tried the Tropical Fruit flavor during my GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink review, which has a small amount of caffeine in it for an extra kick.
GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink Review
GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink Review
Taste: The drink is mixed with water and tastes a lot like many of the sports drinks on the market. I think the caffeine mix was an added bonus for performance. However, the drink didn’t have that salty taste that some energy drinks have. I found the drink mixed best in a shaker bottle. I have one with a metal mixing ball. The drink mix needs a good shake for full blending.
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Performance: During the course of my GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink review I learned that GU Roctane is a special line of products created by GU Energy for ultra endurance – longer, harder workouts. Because of this, I probably wouldn’t drink it regularly for every workout but it’s a good option for recovering after a long run or ultra event. The GU Roctane energy drink has 240 calories per pouch. It is also loaded with carbohydrates and electrolytes. It can also be purchased in a bulk container.
Disclosure: I am not compensated for product reviews, unless otherwise stated. I was given a free sample of the product in exchange for writing a GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink review. Some links within this post are affiliate links.
Suzanne says
August 21, 2012 at 7:13 AMMy husband loves to use this when he lifts weights so that’s what I’d use it for as well.
Suzanne says
August 21, 2012 at 7:14 AMAlready follow you on twitter (@Suz4AU0608)
Laurel C says
August 22, 2012 at 10:09 AMI could really use this kind of fuel for long runs!
Laurel C says
August 22, 2012 at 10:10 AMI follow you on twitter!
@pace_of_laurel
Chelsea says
August 22, 2012 at 10:21 AMI would use this for my long runs. Always looking for ways to make them better and more enjoyable.
Chelsea says
August 22, 2012 at 10:22 AMAnd I already follow you one Twitter
Cap says
August 23, 2012 at 11:51 AMI would have my high school football team drink GU Roctane pre-game and at halftime. If GU Roctane works well for one runner it should work just as well for 72 football players!
Jeffrey says
August 25, 2012 at 5:34 PMI would use these before long runs of an hour or more. The energy drink pre-run accompanied by gels during would really aid in ones performance. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway!
Jeffrey says
August 25, 2012 at 5:35 PMI am following you on Twitter.
Kim says
August 26, 2012 at 8:04 PMI would use them for my MCM training long runs! I need all the fuel I can get to help me power through each one and not hate every minute of it
Kim says
August 26, 2012 at 8:05 PMI already follow you on twitter 🙂
Jason C @ironman_2_be says
August 27, 2012 at 9:08 AMI’m training for an Ironman distance event and would totally incorporate this into my long distance cycling training and my training runs for the Marine Corps Marathon.
Mitch Dulleck says
August 27, 2012 at 9:40 AMI would definitely use this when I run Trail 1/2 Marathons. I used it
During the 2nd half of my last Trail 1/2 and had sustained energy when
Pared with my Roctane Jels! And I am following u on Twitter too!
Bo says
August 27, 2012 at 9:50 AMDuring sprint tri’s. The caffeine would provide the kick going into the run.
Bo says
August 27, 2012 at 9:50 AMI now follow you on twitter
Tina@GottaRunNow says
August 27, 2012 at 11:44 AMI’d use this on a long run outside in the Houston heat. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Brian says
August 27, 2012 at 8:32 PMI currently use it for ironman training and would continue to use it for that.
Brendan says
August 28, 2012 at 12:10 PMI’m running my first marathon in November, so that sounds like a perfect tool for those long runs leading up to the race.
Brendan says
August 28, 2012 at 12:11 PMAnd now I’m following you on twitter (bsullivan_).
Ethan Money says
August 28, 2012 at 12:12 PMI would use them so I can finally get past the half-marathon distance and complete my first marathon.
Scott says
August 28, 2012 at 12:13 PMI would use GU Roctane while running and training for IronMan.
julie t says
August 28, 2012 at 12:15 PMI have a 244km road ride with 8000+ feet of climbing in a couple of weeks. need all the help I can get 🙂
julie t says
August 28, 2012 at 12:16 PMalso, following you on twitter.
Seth G says
August 28, 2012 at 12:17 PMneeded for the Philly Marathon! Great Giveaway
Greg says
August 28, 2012 at 12:17 PMI would use it every weekend instead of Gels for my 50-70 mile rides. Anything over 2 hours the electrolyts are perfect.
MikeA says
August 28, 2012 at 12:25 PMLove to use Roctane on long training runs for my first 50k!
Meandering Matt says
August 28, 2012 at 12:42 PMI’d love this for long bike rides of 40+ miles.
mattschmunk at gmail dot com
Meandering Matt says
August 28, 2012 at 12:44 PMNew twitter follower. matt0701
Rich Worth says
August 28, 2012 at 12:50 PMI would use the Roctane brew on my long rides during my Ironman training!
Robyn says
August 28, 2012 at 12:57 PMI’ve used the Roctane gels on long runs (10+ mi) and would try it for that.
Robyn says
August 28, 2012 at 12:58 PMFollowing on Twitter!
Mack says
August 28, 2012 at 1:02 PMI used it for the first time two weekends ago during the Timberman 70.3. I would use it on my longer workouts, when I need that little bit extra, especially in the warmer weather. The next event would be the Cadillac Mountain Century Climb.
Shannon Small says
August 28, 2012 at 1:03 PMI would use it for my long workouts (swims, rides, runs) & longer races (70.3 & 140.6 tris, marathon & ultra-marathons. Probably anything over 3hrs.
This would also replace a competitors endurance powder :-D. Then I can go ALL GU products 😀
Bruce K says
August 28, 2012 at 1:08 PMI am training to run my first 1/2 marathon in Decemeber! I am currently trying different gels to see which works best for me.
WendyF says
August 28, 2012 at 1:19 PMI would use Gu Roctane to help with my marathon training and transition to training for my first 50k!
margieinoakland says
August 28, 2012 at 1:23 PMI’d use Gu Roctane on the long runs. When I get to mile 6, it seems that I need an extra boost to go the next set of miles…
EDDIEB says
August 28, 2012 at 2:02 PMtraining for 12 and 24 hour MTB events. need to be able to sustain. GU Roctane gels are awesome!
Alex Flamm says
August 28, 2012 at 2:03 PMI am training for a 12 hour adventure race at Natural Bridge KY, this Rocatne would help fuel these 8 hour training sessions. I realy like your blog and am glad to have found it. Love that your semi local to me.
Alex Flamm says
August 28, 2012 at 2:04 PMSorry I also follow you on twitter but is under mixednutsracing. 🙂
Adam from Denver says
August 28, 2012 at 2:05 PMThe difference with Roctane products is they are specifically for your longer efforts. I would use it for long course triathalon in combination with Roctane gels to meet my race nutrition calorie intake.
Jany says
August 28, 2012 at 2:11 PMI’m training for the Amica marathon & would pair GU Roctane with a long run in preparation for the race.
Joe Gillespie says
August 28, 2012 at 2:31 PMI use Gu Roctane in my marathons. Most recently The SF Marathon,.
Joe G says
August 28, 2012 at 3:49 PMI recently completed the Leadville Trail 100 run using Roctane Lemon-Lime and a variety of GU gels. That’s the kind of workout I love Roctane for.
Mitch says
August 28, 2012 at 6:49 PMI would use this for long runs of 2+ hours.
Mitch says
August 28, 2012 at 6:49 PMNow following you on Twitter…
Stephanie Blassmann says
August 28, 2012 at 8:23 PMI could definitely use these for triathlon training & my first Half Ironman next year! I can especially use them on my brick workouts of cycling then running.
miguel says
August 28, 2012 at 9:46 PMI would use these as I gear up for my first 50k next. My first after recovering from a broken leg.