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Most calories burned at one time?

Coltsman4ever
Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
edited January 6 in Fitness and Exercise
According to HRM only.

Mine was a century (100 mile) ride that I did back in July of this year. I was only able to finish 75 miles of the ride but I burned 3500 calories in 5 or 6 hours.
I think there was 2 reasons I couldn't finish: 1. I was just starting out cycling and didn't have the stamina yet - 2. I didn't take in nearly enough calories to sustain that kind of cardio.

What was your highest?

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  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I don't remember the exact number, but it was in the neighborhood of 4250. A half ironman race last summer.
  • KarenJean91
    KarenJean91 Posts: 283 Member
    Dang. Mine is probably 800.... that's a lot for me :P
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    I cannot remember the exact number, but I know I've burned a good 2000-3000 in one sitting, back in my cycling days. I rode for 4 hours one time non-stop.

    Those are good memories.

    For the OP: Use this book to train for longer bike rides. If you follow it, you'll be able to do a century no problem next year!

    http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Long-Distance-Cycling-Confidence/dp/1579541992

    I have a copy and it's like a bible!
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    Yeah, mine was my half marathon in November...a little more than 1000 cals.
  • Snikkee
    Snikkee Posts: 295 Member
    My highest was upwards of 6000.... I was a bit heavier and ran my first half marathon, and also had to help my mom move that day... I wore my body bugg all day,... at the end of the day it was I think over 6000
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    When I found out that google had google images, and that you could take safe search off, about 4000kcal
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    I wear my BodyMedia when I go backpacking. Sometimes I hike for 8 hours, carrying a 35+ pound pack, and cover more than 20 miles of mountainous terrain. My highest calorie burn was over 5000 calories on one of those trips.
  • capperboy
    capperboy Posts: 99 Member
    Over a 14 hour period 9333 according to my Garmin HRM cycling.
  • Brunner26_2
    Brunner26_2 Posts: 1,152
    Probably in the are of 3000 for my marathons.
  • girlie100
    girlie100 Posts: 646 Member
    my highest I think was 1500 for 90 mins of football (soccer)
  • xsmilexforxmex
    xsmilexforxmex Posts: 1,216 Member
    Around 1100 in 50 minutes from Zumba according to my Polar HRM.
  • xsmilexforxmex
    xsmilexforxmex Posts: 1,216 Member
    When I found out that google had google images, and that you could take safe search off, about 4000kcal

    Hahaha!
  • MissLuana
    MissLuana Posts: 356
    About 2300. Stayed on the Cybex Arc Trainer for 2 hours. Maxed out settings, 10 on the incline and 100 on the resistance.
  • Leslietheriot
    Leslietheriot Posts: 303 Member
    Mine was around 4200 per HRM for about 5 hours of work. I must have been kicking *kitten* that day! lol
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    2900 during a 10 mile trail race last Feburary.
  • bluebug53
    bluebug53 Posts: 86 Member
    Mine is 3500 close to 7000 for the weekend. The first weekend of June for the last 8 years, I have cycled in a Fundraiser for MS, called the MS150. 75 miles each day. One year I did 100, the first day and 75 the second. May try that again this year.
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    I cannot remember the exact number, but I know I've burned a good 2000-3000 in one sitting, back in my cycling days. I rode for 4 hours one time non-stop.

    Those are good memories.

    For the OP: Use this book to train for longer bike rides. If you follow it, you'll be able to do a century no problem next year!

    http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Long-Distance-Cycling-Confidence/dp/1579541992

    I have a copy and it's like a bible!

    Cool. I appreciate that.
    I have almost a full year of riding under my belt now and I have improved 100%.
    I'll check the book out though.
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    When I found out that google had google images, and that you could take safe search off, about 4000kcal

    hahaha NICE!
    I know EXACTLY what you mean.
  • kenhelms17720
    kenhelms17720 Posts: 62
    Around 6200.

    Close to 9 hours cycling and trail running. Lots of liquid carbs, etc
  • Priista
    Priista Posts: 4
    My record so far was 3223 on my first full marathon.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    Back when I used to bike ride a lot, I'd burn around 1200 kcal (according to my Polar HRM) on a 35 mile ride.
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