Customer Reviews

Clif Shot Bloks, Lemon-Lime, Pack of 12

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Clif shot bloks are an excellent way to replenish your body with some carbs if you're on a long run (> 1 hr). I tried some of the gels and I just didn't like the taste or their stickiness; clif shot bloks were the answer for me. They taste great, you eat 3 blocks of them every 40-60 minutes, and chase them with water. They kind of remind me of gummy bears - they taste just as yummy, but they are not as chewy so are easier to eat when running.

The shot bloks with caffeine are amazing. I have used them for several long training runs and races. Since I eat three hours before a big race, I often take a serving 15 minutes before the start of a race. I also replenish my supply taking them 40 minutes after the start of the race to give me kick. It takes about 15 minutes to get into your bloodstream. Be sure to drink water/gatorade with them. When it's cold outside, they are a little hard to chew at first.

If you have a problem stomaching energy gels, then Shot Bloks are the cure for your rock bottom blues! Of all flavors, Lemon Lime is easiest to consume while my heartrate is pounding while I am racing down a trail. Any endurance athlete should give these a try. They are like little psychedelic carb-loaded finger jellos of power. They are addictive.

I used these blocks training for the Chicago Marathon. The first few times, I enjoyed the taste, but was a little put off by how big and chewy they were.

The package says that each package is two servings of blocks. However, there is not a very good way to store the second half of the bag while on your run. The remaining blocks got even stickier than they started out.

Also, they were somewhat hard to eat while running. They were just too big and too chewy.

I have switched to the Jelly Belly Sport Beans, which I find better tasting and somewhat easier to eat due to their smaller size.

I've tried several gels for 'fuel' during my long runs. Most don't taste very good - I just take them like medicine. In contrast, I actually enjoy eating Cran-Razz Clif Shot Bloks, and they definitely help keep me going strong on long runs. The only drawback is that each package contains 6 bloks, and you only take 3 every 45 minutes or so during a long run. Before my long runs, I just re-package them into groups of 3 in sandwich bags.

I kickbox, and drink a sports drink prior to my workouts. Unfortunately, this meant having to take breaks to relieve myself often. I tried SHOT BLOKS with the sole purpose of reducing my "potty breaks." And it worked! I still drink plenty of water during my workouts, but these give me the electrolytes I need without filling me liquid.

They taste like gummi chews, and all my friends like them as well. Be warned tho, the Black Cherry flavor does have a shot of caffeine. Those looking to avoid caffeine should go with the Lemon-Lime flavor.

On a side note, these are also great hangover helper, too!

I bought the black cherry Shot Bloks last August before my first half marathon. I wasn't sure how well I was going to like them, but was amazed by them! They are easy to carry with you on long runs, and the caffeine helps keep me moving along. I love the taste and there are two servings per packet, so I don't have to carry as many! I would totally recommend these to anyone. Try all the flavors; they're good!

I like the orange hot shots; I use them when I run everyday. They give me just the right shot of energy that I need when I'm running long.

I can't eat powerbars while I'm on long bike rides...a little too heavy. These bloks digest really easily. Nice alternative to engergy gels. Black cherry flavor is killer.

I've gotten hooked on Shot Bloks as an energy source for longer bike rides.

They are easy to carry, eat, and provide a foolproof way of monitoring calorie consumption. Yes, they're sweet, but they don't give me that sick to my stomach feeling that many of the gels are known for. The texture is a huge improvement over gels as well. Whether you chew it quickly or just hold it in your mouth, eating it is easy.

I've tried several of the flavors and settled on Strawberry, with Lemon-Lime a close second.