Logging stair running - please help

Il_DaniD_lI

I have a question about logging stair running in MFP. I run up 200 stairs 4 times in approximately 25 minutes. When logging this should I count my breaks and the time is takes me to go back down the stairs? Or just log 25 as my total time running up the stairs? I don't want to over estimate my calories burned, but isn't it true that you are still burning calories during short rests? Thanks!

Il_DaniD_lI

bump..

snc1212

Hi - I log mine separately. I log the actual time jogging the stairs and then the time walking the stairs.

cmriverside

Not that much diff if it's a short rest.

Just pick one and stick to it.

Il_DaniD_lI

Not that much diff if it's a short rest.

Just pick one and stick to it.

Just pick one what?...I rest/stretch for 5 mins total I would say.

SeaChele77

I'd suggest logging only 20min - rather be under than over on calories burned.

Il_DaniD_lI

new question - same topic. How do you log going DOWN the stairs? There's no option here for that but there's gotta be some calories being burned.

Julzanne72

I would suggest a HRM. That will eliminate the queston of how many calories burned.

Il_DaniD_lI

Ok, drove myself crazy with this all morning.. Googled and found a post on MFP from May 2011 where someone gave this brilliant website. http://stairway.hc-sc.gc.ca/calcalc.aro Hallelujah! :drinker:

yesthistime

I would suggest a HRM. That will eliminate the queston of how many calories burned.

This.

mjacqu8

my friend i also run the stairs on our 15min break and thats what i enter on the log is the total time. yes we may take a short break in between to catch our breathe but your still burning calories.

ssforcey

I would suggest a HRM. That will eliminate the queston of how many calories burned.

Agreed.