Figuring out calories burned running

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purple4sure05
purple4sure05 Posts: 287 Member
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I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, but I'm trying to figure out what the best way to estimate calories burned while running (without an HRM) and haven't found a conclusive answer. I am starting to eat back my exercise calories, so I don't want to be innacurate. I use the "map my run" app and it usually tells me a number that's fairly off from MFP.

Thanks for the tips in advance!

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  • Just_Scott
    Just_Scott Posts: 1,766 Member
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    general rule of thumb is 100 calorie for each mile whether you walk or run.
  • fitjules35
    fitjules35 Posts: 30 Member
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    general rule of thumb is 100 calorie for each mile whether you walk or run.

    I agree with this. My heart rate monitor estimates a bit higher than 100 calories per mile run, but I always round back down when I log in the diary.

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