I did a cycle of Epistane. I gained 15 pounds and haven't lost any of it. No side effects at all except for a little acne on my back which I'm prone to get anyway. I'd definitely recommend it. It's a strong, powerful product with minimal side effects. I only paid 40 bucks for it at Max Muscle. Though what was strange is that I don't 'look' 15 pounds heavier. It's like my muscles got really dense and hard; not swollen. I probably did gain like a half inch to an inch on my arms but it's not very noticable because I look more cut. Kinda hard to explain. I think Epistane would be good for a runner. You metabolize fat very well on the cycle. I ate like a horse - anything and everything and didn't gain fat. Your body needs all those extra calories on cycle