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Vi Fuel Review + Giveaway [Closed]

January 21, 2013 by Katie

I feel so legit.

I’ve been using energy gels lately in my long runs to help refuel my body. Why, you ask? Because the wonderful people at Vi Endurance sent me a generous sample of their chocolate, vanilla, and peach cobbler energy gels to try out and review.

Before I get into the review, though, here’s what I did yesterday:

Workout: I ran 16 miles at a 9:43 pace, which baffles my mind because I was going so. slow. In my ideal world, I would have ran 20 miles, but I am oh-so-content with having done 16. I’m feeling much better about the marathon that’s coming up in.. .3 days? Oh geez. (Today, I’m just doing 2-3 recovery miles.)

After yesterday’s run, Matt and I got some froyo at a nearby place, and it was magical.

Froyo

This was actually only the 2nd time I’ve ever had froyo. I don’t understand how people don’t fill their cups up every time—such self control! I always get to the way top and realize I have to stop piling on the toppings.

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I’m usually all about the chocolate, but after the run, I was really into the idea of fruit. Some words of advice: peanut butter froyo and fruity sorbet don’t go very well together. Okay, enough about my froyo experience and onto my review of Vi Endurance.

Vi Fuel Review

VI Fuel Gel

I’m not the most experienced runner out there, so this refueling with fancy products is new to me—fancy products meaning energy gels. Here’s what I thought about my Vi Fuel Energy Gels:

They’re Convenient. I’m pretty sure I’m going to carry a few these babies with me during my upcoming marathon. They’re much easier to carry with me during a run compared to energy chews or other refueling options. Plus, they seem to be easier to consume during a run because there’s no chewing involved.

They Taste Interesting. I wasn’t sure how I felt about them at first, but that’s mainly because I was distracted by the gel texture which is new to me. The flavor I liked the most was probably the peach cobbler. Fruity flavors appeal to me more when working out. The others weren’t too bad, though. According to the Vi Endurance website, they only use natural and organic flavors, so that’s always a plus!

They’re Easy to Digest. I don’t have much to compare them to, as I’m new to this energy gel world, but Vi Endurance uses a special ingredient to make the gels sit better in your stomach. This special ingredient is dextrose. While other gels are usually composed of fructose, Vi Fuel uses dextrose which your body has a much easier time of digesting. It’s actually the only sugar your body can break down without processing. Therefore, less nausea and more happy times running!

The company focuses on taste, quality, and performance in their quest to fuel athletes. To learn more about all the goodness that is in Vi Endurance Fuel, check out their Vi Advantage page.

I’ve definitely enjoyed trying them out and seeing how they can improve my performance as I run long distances. Thank you Vi Endurance for helping fuel my marathon training! (And probably the marathon itself.)

The Giveaway 

Now it’s your turn to try out Vi Fuel fo’ free! Two lucky winners will receive a box of 24 energy gels, including all 3 flavors.

Vi Fuel

To enter…

  • Leave a comment on this post, telling me what you’ll be using the gels to refuel for.(Examples: running, biking, Quidditch, extreme couponing, etc.)

For additional entries…

  • Follow Gettin’ My Healthy On on Facebook.
  • Follow Gettin’ My Healthy On on Twitter.
  • Tweet about the giveaway with “I just entered a #giveaway to win a variety pack of @ViEndurance fuel energy gels from @GttnMyHlthyOn ! http://bit.ly/VVrYMz “

In total you have 4 chances to win!

***MAKE SURE…you leave an additional comment if you follow Gettin’ My Healthy On or tweet about the giveaway.

*Giveaway only available to those within the U.S.

*Ends January 27th at midnight. Winners will be revealed on the following Monday’s post.

Good luck!

[And may thee awds be evah in yo fayvah]

Disclaimer: I was sent the Vi Fuel for free to review. All opinions are my own.

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  1. All Seasons Cyclist says

    January 21, 2013 at 11:43 am

    I’ve been using the Vi Fuel Energy Gels since last fall and they are wonderful! Like you said, they are very easy to digest — and the Peach Cobbler flavor is wonderful!

  2. Tabathia B says

    January 21, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I will be using for extreme couponing

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  3. Andrea S says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    I will be using them on my long runs 🙂

  4. Andrea S says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I now follow you on Facebook.

  5. Andrea S (@fitliferun) says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    I follow you on Twitter.

  6. Andrea S (@fitliferun) says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I tweeted. https://twitter.com/FitLifeRun/status/293444247556857856

  7. Jen says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Never heard of these gels, always looking for new ones to try when I go on long runs.

  8. Tabathia B says

    January 21, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/293415143654694912

  9. Cecilia @ mommiesrun says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Oh I’m dying to try these! I’m in training mode for a couple half marathons so I’d use them for that!

  10. Cecilia @ mommiesrun says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I liked you on FB!

  11. Cecilia @ mommiesrun says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I follow you on Twitter 🙂

  12. Cecilia @ mommiesrun says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I tweeted about it

    http://bit.ly/VVrYMz

  13. Jennifer Marcum says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Running my first half-marathon 4 weeks from yesterday. Been using Gu, but wanting to try out some different gels.

  14. Katrina says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    running for me

  15. Keri R says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I have never tried VI Fuel before but I’m definitely intrigued. I would use them when I run or doing my workout programs. I would share with my hubby who I run with, my daughter who runs and cheers , and my son who is in cross country and basketball. Thank you so much for doing this giveaway!! 🙂

  16. Elizabeth Smith says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    I would use the refuel.while running! I’m working towards my first half!

  17. Elizabeth Smith says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Liked on Facebook!

  18. Keri R says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I follow you on Facebook!! 🙂

  19. Keri R says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I follow you on twitter!! 🙂

  20. Keri R says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    I just tweeted about the giveaway!
    https://twitter.com/kerirod38/status/293550831234596864

  21. Elizabeth Smith says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Following on twitter

  22. Elizabeth Smith says

    January 21, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Tweeted by @mommyweighless

  23. Angela P says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I’m just starting my half marathon training and I’d love these for my long runs.

  24. Angela P says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    I liked you on FB.

  25. Angela P says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    I’m following you on Twitter.

  26. Angela P says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    I tweeted about your giveaway:
    https://twitter.com/MissPrickly/status/293578137445466114

  27. evelinruns says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:21 am

    Running, running, running! Always running 🙂
    I’d love to try them out!

  28. evelinruns says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:22 am

    I follow you on Twitter (@evelinruns)

  29. evelinruns says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:22 am

    I liked you on Facebook (Evelinruns)

  30. evelinruns says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:24 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway: http://twitter.com/evelinruns/status/293619885488078849

  31. jessica edwards says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:21 am

    working

  32. Amanda says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I would use these on my long bike rides!

  33. Amanda says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:28 am

    Followed you on Facebook. I am http://www.facebook.com/PATDWhiteDogblog

  34. noshingonasphalt says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:44 am

    I would totally use VI for my long runs and upcoming marathon in a few weeks. I use Honey Stinger gel right now (all natural, too) so this would be a great alternative!

  35. noshingonasphalt says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:47 am

    I follow you on Twitter. 🙂 @asphaltnosher

  36. noshingonasphalt says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:49 am

    I tweeted. https://twitter.com/AsphaltNosher/status/293746945619537920

  37. Heather @ Operation Determination says

    January 22, 2013 at 10:47 am

    I will be using them while training for my next half marathon and for my first full marathon!!

  38. Heather @ Operation Determination says

    January 22, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Followed you on Facebook!

  39. Heather @ Operation Determination says

    January 22, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Following you on Twitter! @Heather_Wellend

  40. Heather @ Operation Determination says

    January 22, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I also tweeted about the giveaway:)

  41. Liza says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    These would be great to have for my own half marathon running training this spring.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    –Liza

    ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

  42. Boise Runner (@RunInBoise) says

    January 22, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    I would be using these for running and all the races I have planned for this year!

  43. Amy G. says

    January 22, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    I so wish quidditch was a valid answer, but instead I will just be using them for refueling from a run.

  44. elaine says

    January 22, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    running

  45. DisneyBride (@Disney_Bride) says

    January 23, 2013 at 11:54 am

    I would use these for my long runs. Peach cobbler sounds tasty!

  46. DisneyBride (@Disney_Bride) says

    January 23, 2013 at 11:55 am

    https://twitter.com/Disney_Bride/status/294141158274252800 I tweeted!

  47. DisneyBride (@Disney_Bride) says

    January 23, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I follow you on Twitter

  48. DisneyBride (@Disney_Bride) says

    January 23, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I follow you on FB

  49. Kenzie says

    January 24, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    I am trying to get super fit and have been running frequently. I would definitely put these gels to good use!

  50. Lauren Cave says

    January 25, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    I will be using this to refuel myself and take care of my new baby.. I am 34 weeks pregnant… So whenever my little one sees fit to come out.. within a few weeks hopefully I will be starting to work out and get back to my pre-pregnancy weight!!

  51. Lauren Cave says

    January 25, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    I liked the facebook page:)

  52. Lauren Cave says

    January 25, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    also following on twitter…. princess210

  53. Lauren Cave says

    January 25, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Just tweeted about the giveaway!!

  54. KHBride says

    January 27, 2013 at 12:02 am

    I’d use them to refuel after running

  55. KHBride says

    January 27, 2013 at 12:04 am

    I liked on fb as KH Bride

  56. KHBride says

    January 27, 2013 at 12:06 am

    I follow on twitter as @KHBride

  57. Jennifer says

    January 27, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    I’d love to use these to train for my half marathon!

  58. Jeanne Fairbanks Conner says

    January 27, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Well,I’m a FedEx driver so these will help me get through the busy days..

  59. Jeanne Fairbanks Conner says

    January 27, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    I am your Facebook fan as jeanne fairbanks conner

  60. Jeanne Fairbanks Conner says

    January 27, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Tweeted as ltlbitone
    https://twitter.com/ltlbitone/status/295709970819850241

  61. Ashley W says

    June 29, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Running, need to start running longer distances again.

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