Interestingly enough, it would appear my miminumum caloric intake for running 
or cycling is almost identical.  About 225 to 250 calories per hour 
(replacement).  Is a bit complicated but once you know it, u should be able 
apply it to most multi-hour workouts.

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FYI, enjoy.  kp


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Subject: cycling and running calories - infinit or powerbar



Calculating Cycling Calories

Kimberly J. Brown, MS, RD, Sports Nutritionist

            In order to maximize performance, it is essential to fuel
yourself properly during training rides and racing, especially when you are
riding longer than 2 hours. As a nutritionist, I have found that many
cyclists tend to overestimate actually cycling energy expenditure, causing
them to overeat during the day and gain unwanted weight during season.
Furthermore, an overzealous calorie intake during training can trigger a
multitude of stomach issues (e.g., nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, side
stitches, sloshing) and ultimately diminish performance. Below is a
step-by-step guide to help you determine your total calorie burn during
training rides as well as your target calorie replacement needs after about
90-120 minutes of cycling. Happy riding trails!



Step One:          Determine your goal cycling speed

Step Two:          Multiply cycling speed coefficient (see table 1) by your
total body weight

Step Three:      Multiply Step #2 by 60 minutes to determine hourly calorie
expenditure

Step Four:        Add 22 calories to Step #3 for every 100 feet climbed
during cycling event

Step Five:          Multiply Step #4 by 0.3 to determine minimum hourly
calorie replacement demands

Step Six:            Multiply Step #4 by 0.5 to determine maximum hourly
calorie replacement demands



Table 1. Calculating Calorie Expenditure during Cycle Workouts

            

Average Speed (mph)    Coefficient (cal./lb./min.)*

15        0.06

16        0.0615

17        0.0675

18        0.0740

19        0.0811

20        0.0891

21        0.0975

23        0.1173

25        0.14

            





Sample Case Study

            Joe is a 150 lb athlete gearing up for his first Ironman(r). He
has had issues with premature muscle fatigue and cramping during previous
races which has lead him to seek nutritional advice with regards to race day
fueling. We used the guidelines specified above to help calculate and devise
the perfect nutrition plan for his needs.

The Ironman(r) bike course Joe will be racing has a net elevation gain of
1000 feet. Joe's goal cycling speed, as practiced during training, is 19
mph, which yields an energy coefficient of 0.0811 calories/lb/minute, and
places him at the bike finish in 5.89 hours.



Step One:          We calculated Joe's hourly cycling expenditure..

                        0.0811 x 150 pounds x 60 minutes = 730 calories

Step Two:          We calculated Joe's total cycling expenditure. 

730 calories x 5.89 hours = 4,303 calories

Step Three:      We added on appropriate calorie expenditure based on the
course profile.

For every 100 feet of elevation gained, Joe adds 22 calories to his total
expenditure:

                        (1000 feet gained / 100 feet) x 22 = 220 calories

                        220 calories + 4,303 calories =4,523 calories

Step Four:        We calculated Joe's total calorie replacement goal during
the bike leg of his Ironman(r).

                        MINIMUM: 0.3 x 4,523 calories = 1,357 calories

                        MAXIMUM: 0.5 x 4,523 calories = 2,262 calories

Step Five:          We calculated Joe's hourly replacement goal during the
bike leg of his Ironman(r).

                        MINIMUM: 1,357 calories / 5..89 hours = 230 calories 

                        MAXIMUM: 2,262 calories / 5..89 hours = 384 calories

.. 



New Years resolutions have been set and many are embarking on their first
marathon training program as a result! In order to maximize performance, it
is essential to fuel yourself properly during training runs and racing,
especially when runs are prolonged (>90 minutes). As a nutritionist, I have
found that many runners tend to overestimate actually run energy
expenditure, causing them to overeat during the day and gain unwanted weight
during season.  Furthermore, an overzealous calorie intake during training
can trigger a multitude of stomach issues (e.g., nausea, diarrhea, vomiting,
side stitches, sloshing) and ultimately diminish run performance.  Below is
a step-by-step guide to help you determine your total calorie burn during
training runs as well as your target calorie replacement needs after about
90 minutes of running. Happy running trails! 



Step One:            Determine running calorie expenditure per mile (A)

0.63 x body weight (pounds) 



Step Two:            Determine goal race pace or how many miles/hour will
you cover? (B)

Example: An 8-minute miler will cover 7.5 miles/hour



Step Three:        Calculate hourly expenditure based on goal race pace (C)

Example: An 8-minute miler would multiply 7.5 by the figure from step one.



Step Four:          Determine hourly calorie replacement needs (D) 

*0.3 x C



*Research shows runners can physically absorb about 30% of what they expend..






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