Why Spring: Real-Food Fuel for Endurance Athletes

Spring Energy gels are formulated from real foods (e.g., rice, fruit, honey) to support steady energy and gut comfort during long efforts.

Video: Why real-food fueling can feel easier on the gut during long training and racing.

Key takeaways

Real-food ingredient base (simple + complex carbs, small amounts of fats/proteins, natural micronutrients).
Steady energy feel with less “spike & crash” perception than many sugar/dextrin-heavy gels.
GI-friendly focus—designed to be easy to take at race effort and high heart rates.
Lab-verified macros by batch for predictable fueling.

Spring vs. traditional gels

Aspect	Spring (real-food formulation)	Traditional gel (maltodextrin-heavy)
Carb profile	Blend of simple + complex carbs from foods	Primarily fast sugars/dextrins
Taste & mouthfeel	Not overly sweet; easy at high HR	Very sweet; can feel sticky/cloying
Perceived energy curve	Aims for smoother, steady energy release	Can feel “peaky,” requiring frequent top-ups
Gut comfort focus	Formulated with GI comfort in mind	Heavily sugar-centric; may be harder for some athletes
Quality assurance	Batch COAs; macros verified	Varies by brand

How Spring is built

Spring is a balanced mixture of real-food ingredients providing simple and complex carbohydrates, small amounts of fats and proteins, plus natural micronutrients.

Ingredients: rice, fruit, honey; minimal reliance on maltodextrin syrups or artificial additives.
Use cases: marathons, ultras, long rides, triathlon bike/run legs, hot conditions.
Formats: standard and XL pouches; caffeinated and non-caffeinated options.

Evidence & quality

More: Lab Test Results