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IM Calorie Intake per Hour

BFFIMBFFIM
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How many calories per hour on average should you consume during an IM? I'm 5'7" and 135 pounds.I know there probably isn't an exact answer and a few different opinions, but just want to hear some thoughts. Thanks.

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  • kimmydctkimmydct

    All the info you need should be here:

    http://members.endurancenation.us/R...ion+Review

     

  • NortonNorton
    Brad,

    There are many of here that have experienced higher than "normal" caloric needs during long training and racing. Work it out for yourself during training; you'll know when you've taken in too much!

    For instance I need a minimum of 350cal/hr; 400 is better. You're small; typically small and fast folks can get by with much lower amounts. 200cal/hr is easy to manage!

    Keep us posted on your journey.
  • kevinzielkekevinzielke

    Hi Kim!

    Thank you for the link.  After looking it over, I had one question that I thought you might be able to help me with.  If you are following the 1.5-2.0 bottles of sports drink per hour recommendation by using IM Perform, which has 175 calories per bottle, are you also satisfying the 175-300 cal/hour recommendation?  

  • BFFIMBFFIM
    Perfect. Thanks for the link. All things i thought and practice....just think I'm over thinking it. Thanks again.
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner
    185 lbs. i started the EN way. Worked up to 500 cal+ on the bike. 2+ bottle Perform per hour +.
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