How was it for you?: I have always been plagued by leg muscle cramps, especially during and after endurance events. Water is not enough for me, so I am always on the look-out for a product that offers electrolytes, including replacement salts, for better rehydration.
And it seems that GO works. I was worried I might cramp up during the swim section of the triathlon but a pint of GO before the race saw me through. I sipped more during the bike section and then completed the run with no cramp at all.
I did drink another pint or so of GO after the race and felt only the vaguest hint of cramp later in the evening. This is a total winner for me.
Technical stuff
What is says on the packet: A carbohydrate energy fuel with electrolytes for dynamic sports performance in the heat. GO is maltodextrin and fructose based, rather than sucrose to make it light on the stomach, plus offering as good source of carbs energy. It has essential electrolytes (salts), including sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and chloride, for rapid hydration and electrolyte replacement. Add 40g of powder to 500ml of water. Comes in three flavours, blackcurrant, lemon/lime and tropical.
- Price: £1 for a 40g sachet; £7.50 for 500g; £18 for 1.6kg.
- Pros: Tastes Ok and does what it says on the packet.
- Cons: None.
- Score: 5/5