Run Gum - Performance Energy Sugar-Free Mint 12 Packet(S) 165685

Great effective stimulating chewing gum

Was really looking forward to trying this product. And with it being pricey I was looking forward to a high quality effective product. However, initial taste is ok; very subtle mint flavour. After about 1 minute of chewing the taste becomes awful; like what I imagine chewing on plastic would be. The texture is also very off putting;like rubber. Felt nauseous afterwards. Could only chew it for about 3 mins before the taste became too much and had to spit it out. If I tried to chew this mid race I think there would be a high chance of me being sick. Wouldn't recommend and wouldn't buy again.

I must say it does what it intends too; took two pieces on a day I just was struggling to get moving to get a run in after yoga. After the first bite a wave of just awefulness hits your mouth; these a definitely not for someone who's more about taste over function as they taste awful. But this isn't my first rodeo and I'm all about will it do what I need it to do over the taste and it succeeded. I had a boost of energy and got a 5K in in record time. Problem is I couldn't keep chewing it during the run; not because I can run and chew but the taste is just bad and distracting. I honestly feel I did so well because mentally I wasn't willing to spit it out until I was done. Even with that mind set at mile 2 it had to go; like I said I have and still do take supplements that aren't the best tasting but get the job done. If you're willing to endure the taste this will work. I give it a 2 stars not for function; that's easy a four, but taste. This is not enjoyable at all and other than that quick initial boost not recommended for more than 5-7 minutes of use. And at the price point it's too expensive to give higher than a 2 star rating IMO. Hope this helps and to be fair I really did want to like this; I'm not bashing it to bash it. If they change the formula slightly to improve upon the taste a bit I'd give it another try.

Tastes amazing and the energy boost was fantastic. Definitely a buy again for me. If you don't like coffee this is one of the best ways to get caffine. I have a super boring church history class so I use one of these and it keeps me awake. Only one issue with two pieces of my gum then it just melted in my mouth it wasn't like gum at all.

I've only used it once, but it's a nice alternative to energy gel/bar options and, to some extent, hydrating electrolyte drinks. Was a 17-mi training run and I only took one tablet. I think two simultaneously or in succession an hour apart would do the trick. Temp was in high 50s, so if the temps had been say high 60s or into the 70s, it's likely a great option to have. I mostly would chew these for running or other athletic purposes but if I had physical project that required both time and strength over several hours, I'm thinking it would be smart to use these, too.