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Energy gels kind of take on an acquired taste. What works for some doesn't work for others. Based on my experience (2 Marine Corps Marathons) Clif Shots and the Gu Energy Gels tend to work pretty well. Another "gel-type" product worth trying would be the Clif Shotbloks which are similar to the gels, yet they are chewable.
As for the vomiting part of things, it's honestly trial and error. I would however suggest staying away from the Powerbar gels. For flavors, I'd suggest Clif Shot Vanilla, Mocha, Chocolate or Espresso (has caffeine in it, you'll notice a slight kick in energy) and for the Gu gels I would go with Orange.
For timing, typically I have one about every 5 miles or roughly every 30 minutes, but as with flavors, you can tailor that to your needs. Having water to drink while taking the gels definitely helps. For a post-workout/recovery drink, try Endurox made by Accelsport--I've had nothing but good results taking that after long runs.
Hope this helps.
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