5 Questions Every BGR Needs to Ask
Honestly, the only reason I want to know how many calories I am burning during a run is so I can calculate how long it will take me to burn off beer, ice cream, pizza, or something else I have indulged in that week. Below is a chart from Runner’s World that shows how many calories you burn a mile. It is based on your weight and pace.
Speed (min/mile) 12 10 9 8 7 6 5:30 Weight (lb) 110 66 83 91 103 116 132 149 120 72 90 100 113 127 144 162 130 78 98 108 122 137 156 176 140 85 106 117 133 149 170 191 150 90 113 124 141 158 180 203 160 97 121 133 152 170 194 218 170 102 128 141 160 179 204 230 180 109 136 150 170 191 218 245 190 115 143 157 178 200 230 257 200 121 151 166 189 212 242 272
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/weight-loss/how-many-calories-do-you-burn/259.html
Yes, running shoes are the most important gear you can buy. Not only do they help prevent injuries, but they can also correct your gait. Before getting fitted, there were days that I had knee and back pain when I ran. Not to make it seems as though running shoes are a panacea, but they did eliminate those problems.
3. Do I really need to invest in workout gear?
Depends. How comfortable do you want to be? When it comes to running gear, having the right stuff is most important during the winter and the summer. Even if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, at least buy a great pair of running tights or shorts and a couple of dri-fit shirts.
4. What should I do after every run?
Stretch and refuel! Stretching after running is important to prevent injuries. (Ever had a pulled hamstring...not fun). Also, drink eight to 12 ounces of a sports drink or a bottle of water and refuel with a mixture of protein and carbs. According to Scott Douglas, “When you run, you burn mostly glycogen, a fuel stored in your muscles. Your mission right after a run, therefore, is to eat, even if you don't feel hungry. And fast. No matter what time of day you run, the enzymes that are responsible for making glycogen are most active immediately post workout-leaving you a 60-minute window in which those highly stimulated enzymes are at maximum capacity to produce glycogen” (Scott, 2004).
5. Should I race?
Yes! I wasn’t quick to jump on the racing bandwagon, for some reason I could not get over the fact that I was paying money to run. My opinion changed after my first race. I think I became addicted to the adrenaline and sense of accomplishment. Here is a link so you can find a race near you.
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