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Misery! - Continuing Adventures of the Hiking Historian
SFrunner wrote:
Del Cecchi wrote: Walking on the flat is said to be 100 cals per mile time weight/140 lb. So you are 150 cal/mile on flat, and you did 4 miles. that would be 600 cal even on the flat. And this was considerably harder than that. so 1000 is quite plausible. -- Del Cecchi 100 cals per mile for walking is too high an estimate. I know I walk to work 1.25 miles every morning at 15 min miles and according to Fitday, I only burn 57 cals and I weigh more than 140 pounds. 100 cals per mile for running yes, walking, no. http://www.healthyweightforum.org/en...?action=submit says 1159 C. for 120 min of a 210 lb person hiking. The Government says at http://www.health.gov/dietaryguideli...l/chapter3.htm that walking at 3.5 mph uses 280 cal/hour or about 80 cal per mile for a 154 lb person. Hiking is slightly higher, at 370 cal/hour. Sounds like Fitday is low balling. -- Del Cecchi "This post is my own and doesn’t necessarily represent IBM’s positions, strategies or opinions.” |
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Misery! - Continuing Adventures of the Hiking Historian
Del Cecchi wrote: SFrunner wrote: Del Cecchi wrote: Walking on the flat is said to be 100 cals per mile time weight/140 lb. So you are 150 cal/mile on flat, and you did 4 miles. that would be 600 cal even on the flat. And this was considerably harder than that. so 1000 is quite plausible. -- Del Cecchi 100 cals per mile for walking is too high an estimate. I know I walk to work 1.25 miles every morning at 15 min miles and according to Fitday, I only burn 57 cals and I weigh more than 140 pounds. 100 cals per mile for running yes, walking, no. http://www.healthyweightforum.org/en...?action=submit says 1159 C. for 120 min of a 210 lb person hiking. The Government says at http://www.health.gov/dietaryguideli...l/chapter3.htm that walking at 3.5 mph uses 280 cal/hour or about 80 cal per mile for a 154 lb person. Hiking is slightly higher, at 370 cal/hour. Sounds like Fitday is low balling. Yeah, hiking could be higher, true. |
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Beverly wrote: The Historian wrote: While I have your attention, folks, I have a Fitday question. Are the suggestions for calories burned considered accurate, or excessively high? Fitday suggests I burned a thousand calories in my two hours or so of hiking. Even with all the climbing, that seems high. Oh, and any advice on sore quads? :-) Neil 385/276/220 Have you compared the Fitday numbers with www.caloriesperhour.com ? I've only compared cycling calories and they are very close between the two sites. Sorry - no advice for the sore quads except a day or two of rest and then try it again! Gentle exercise of the sore muscles often helps me. With that in mind, I walked 2.4 miles this morning. The terrain was hilly, and although allegedly a "road" only a third of it was paved. The rest was gravel. Can I include it as a hike? :-) Neil 385/276/220 |
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Misery! - Continuing Adventures of the Hiking Historian
The Historian wrote:
I still have a lot to learn about hiking. I didn't bring enough water, for one. Also, I was far too heavily dressed for the unseasonably warm weather. Halfway up the side of Misery I stopped and removed my jacket and shirt. Fortunately, underneath I was wearing a T-shirt. So in addition to the beauties of nature, other hikers got to see the spectacle of a fat middle aged man with the phrase "I am the kid your parents warned you about" printed on his chest. LoL! At least it's a fun learning process. :-) When I was in better shape, I made a 14-hour hike from the foot to the summit of Mount Diablo and back. What was fascinating was the temperature difference between the shady/windy side and the sunny/calm side. A good moisture-wicking shirt and a light jacket made all the difference. Ahh, good times, wish I was back there again. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/517/im...iabloSP_42.jpg By the way, I'm at 317. I guess I'm in "maintenance mode" for the moment. I accidently cut my foot on 12/1 and it became infected. My doctor asked me to walk as little as possible... I'm seeing her again today. I plan to ask about alternate exercises like swimming. 335/317/215 |
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When I was in better shape, I made a 14-hour hike from the foot to the
summit of Mount Diablo and back. What was fascinating was the temperature difference between the shady/windy side and the sunny/calm side. A good moisture-wicking shirt and a light jacket made all the difference. Ahh, good times, wish I was back there again. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/517/im...iabloSP_42.jpg By the way, I'm at 317. I guess I'm in "maintenance mode" for the moment. I accidently cut my foot on 12/1 and it became infected. My doctor asked me to walk as little as possible... I'm seeing her again today. I plan to ask about alternate exercises like swimming. 335/317/215 I've done that hike before....it's really tough! I like the backside hike to the falls, which can be seen this time of year to early summer, and it's not quite so hot. The last time I did it, I got poison oak, though. Bleh. |
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SFrunner wrote:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/517/im...iabloSP_42.jpg I've done that hike before....it's really tough! I like the backside hike to the falls, which can be seen this time of year to early summer, and it's not quite so hot. Yeah, that's a fun one! The last time I did it, I got poison oak, though. Bleh Ouch. |
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The Historian wrote: Very tiring, but fun. I'm trying to locate a hiking partner for a future trip. I think it would be more fun to share the experience. Sometimes it is, especially if it's the right partner. I like to go with my friend Matt, because we get along so well. Other times, it's great to be out there by myself and listen to all the sounds around me. |
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