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Easy to carry, tasty, and full of nutrition.

Variety is the spice of life -- we couldn't agree more. We understand ('cause we've been there) that after numerous hours of training and racing, the body needs to mix it up a little in terms of what goes in the tank. That's why the folks at Clif Bar set out to create another energy food option that complements their bars and gels. The result is Clif Shot Bloks. They're simple-to-handle, easy-to-chew, and provide similar nutrition to Shot gel, so they'll fit seamlessly into your training and racing nutrition program.

The primary ingredient for Shot Bloks is brown rice syrup which provides easily assimilated carbohydrates for working muscles, and they provide the mineral salts known as electrolytes. These electrolytes allow electrical impulses to travel properly throughout your body, permitting normal bodily function. When you sweat, you start to deplete your electrolyte stores and experience potential performance decline, so it's best to help replenish them through food and fluid intake.

Clif created Shot Bloks, each in a 10g size, so that 3 Bloks provide 100 calories. That makes it easy to track caloric intake during long outings. There are 6 Bloks to a single serve package, so one package provides 200 calories.

In one order of Shot Bloks you'll get 18 individual 6-Blok packages. The individual packages slide easily into your jersey pocket for quick access while taking up minimal space. This design also keeps it simple to squeeze the Bloks directly into your mouth for single handed re-fueling. Bloks are available in Black Cherry, Cola, Orange, Margarita, Cran Razz, Lemon Lime, Mountain Berry and Strawberry. Black Cherry and Cola have 50mg caffeine, Orange has 25mg. Margarita has 3x the sodium while the remaining Shot Bloks offer no additional stimulants. Please be forewarned that you're all-but-certain to get terribly addicted. For all of their nutritional value, they are candy on the palate. In our experience it's the first athlete-focused food you'll ever need to protect from the non-athletes in your life.

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5 5

Matt Zabriskie

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I was first introduced to Shot Bloks six months ago on an 18 mile trail run. I had previously been using GU gels. On my run I made the bone headed mistake of leaving my stash of gels in my car. I had a few in my short pockets so by the time they ran out and I realized that I didn't have any more in my waist belt pocket I was already 8 miles into my run. Fortunately my running partner had a bunch of Shot Bloks and was willing to share. I have never embarked on a long run without Shot Bloks since.

For long runs I typically prime myself right before the run with a GU, banana, a handful of dates and water. Once on the run I eat one Blok every mile and follow it with a swig of water. When it's hot and I'm sweating a lot I alternate one Strawberry (or whatever flavor), followed by one Margarita the next mile. The extra sodium in the Margarita helps maintain your electrolyte balance.

I prefer Shot Bloks over GU because they go down a lot easier for starters. GU requires a lot of water afterward, Bloks don't. Bloks also offer more calories per package. A single GU is 100 calories, a package of Bloks is 200 calories (100/3 Bloks).

5 5

Timothy Justice

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These do great for energy if you get the ones with caffeine and they have a wonderful flavor.

5 5

Fint

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Got the blue box w/caffine and they're awesome! I keep a package in my snowboard jacket and eat one or two blocks on the chairlift when I need a burst of energy.

5 5

Casey Glaubman

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I love these little things. I got a bunch of the caffeinated ones and they are fantastic. I have these stuffed into the pockets of my packs and jackets and rarely go on a ski tour without them these days. I'm sure that some of it is a placebo effect, but I swear that as soon as I crack open a sleeve of these, the top of the peak just gets that much closer.

5 5

shap133597

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Once I have the package open and in my pocket, the blocks are easy to dispense while biking. They taste great and do not stick to my teeth. It's my go-to when I need energy.

5 5

tomp189605

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I find Shot Bloks to be very easy to use on the bike. I got a sample on a group ride and found I enjoyed the texture and mouth feel. They are not as sticky as energy gels can be. I recommend them to all riders for long rides.

Easy to use on the bike
5 5

BzBrian

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I mainly keep this in my back jersey pocket when cycling. It really gives a good boost of energy (at least psychologically) and fills you up in the meantime. These bloks come in great little sections and is very easy to eat and open. They taste pretty good, like gummy candy. These bloks are a little on the pricey side, but that's all energy foods.

I also keep one in most of my backpacks for something like a daily snack even. I ate these when I took my SATs too a couple of years back. Great snack!

5 5

Scott Hemming

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Compared to the other energy chews on the market that I have tried these are the easiest to consume while biking/running. They don't require excess chewing to get them down, and they don't get stick to your teeth too much. They taste good too.

5 5

Ryan Debenham

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I have loved these ever since I had my first one. They are tasty and very satisfying when you need a little kick.

4 5

Chase Skidmore

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I always have one or two sleeves of these tucked into my pack or in the pocket of my bike jersey. So far I've have enjoyed every flavor I have tried and I love the quick burst of energy.

5 5

David Platt

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Love these - the texture, the taste (lemon lime please) and the energy they deliver. Others have mentioned they get a little hard in the cold and that is definitely true. But on a warm day or worn close to the body you can't go wrong. They don't stick in your teeth, chew easily and don't require a ton of water to get down. Half a pack every 45 minutes or so will keep you running right. Don't drop em - they will pick up all kinds of crud...

5 5

Arthur Debowski

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These always live in my hip pocket on my pack and always find their way into my mouth when I need a shot in the arm of energy. One of the few blocks I can eat straight up without relying on a ton of water to wash it down. My only complain t is that they lose a lot of their chewiness in cold conditions if I forget to keep them close to my body and warm. Makes for some work chewing.

5 5

Lisa B.

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I love these. Super easy and convenient and they truly give you a great boost in any athletic endeavor. My favorite is Black Cherry with Caffeine. My only problem is keeping them hidden from my three kids so they don't rapidly disappear.

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LARod

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I love taking 1 of these before a 1/2 marathon and 1 half way through. They give you just enough of a pick-me-up that you feel good, and not jittery. Great for bike rides, ski days, where you really push it. I've only tried the caffeinated blocks, but would like to try the other kinds for less intense activities.

5 5

Chris C

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Unlike some of the others, these actually taste really good. Plus they travel well and don't make a mess.

My six-year-old daughter loves them too and calls them "biking food." Her favorite flavor is mountain berry, mine is orange (the orange ones have a bit of caffeine too!)

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Will S.

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Overall, I like the shot blocks quite a bit. They are a nice change from gels or bars. However, they stick to my teeth, so I have to deduct a star.

5 5

Catherine

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GU-like things are kind of a hard sell in my family (and the not-quite-totally-used-packets can make a mess in packs) but if we're out on a hike or they're heading out to a tournament they happily take along a pack and actually use it. Cran-Razz is by far the favorite.

Why are you charging $45 for an 18-pack?...

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Why are you charging $45 for an 18-pack? These things sell individually for $2.

tomp189605

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You really must have shopped at the wrong time. I got mine for $28.76 plus free two day shipping.

You really must have shopped at the wrong time.   I got mine for $28.76 plus free two day shipping.
5 5

James Sanders

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I love these, they give the energy mid-run you need to finish strong. it's convenient (I don't even notice it in my pocket while running), it's quick and it's really good. I can never let my kids try these or they'd clear out my stash. Tropical punch is my flavor.

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Jon Coltharp

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I just tried my first batch of these, black cherry, they taste good and definitely work as you would expect, I have used them running as well as cycling and when I feel myself losing steam these are a great way to restore my energy.

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