In short:The first energy gel to hit the UK shores. Contains high levels of fructose to help provide faster-release energyFlavours: Vanilla / strawberry / lemon / peach / banana / peppermintTypical Ingredients:Enzymatic hydrolysate of maize

In short:Concentrated energy gel, with 23g of carbohydrates and added caffeine and cholineFlavours: Orange/colaTypical Ingredients: Maltodextrin, water, glucose, fruit juice concentrate (orange, lemon), fructose, natural flavours, natural

the wall"). Even well-trained runners may experience a drop-off in performance well before this unless carbs are replaced. Lucozade energy gels are a small, lightweight source of carbohydrate which easily fit into a pocket. Robust packaging means the gel

In short:An isotonic gel with mild flavours. The use of maltodextrins and gelling agents mean this is a sustained-release energy gelFlavours: Blackcurrant / orange / tropicalTypical Ingredients:Water, maltodextrin, natural flavours, gelling agents

In short:Concentrated energy gel, with 23g of carbohydrates. Comes in a variety of flavoursFlavours: Banana / citrus / orange / raspberry / summer fruits / Caribbean crush / green apple / chocolateTypical Ingredients:Glucose Syrup (89%w/w), water

need energy during a run, the last thing you want is a sickly, slimy and overwhelming taste of mouldy banana. darren houston: EFFECTIVE,BAD TASTE Strengths: these gels are very effective Weaknesses: these gels are very effective Overall: they really