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I've always wondered how a person's height may or may not figure into the calories burned/exertion required? For example, I'm only 5'-1" and I normally run at 6.5 to 7mph for 45 minutes to an hour. Would a person who's 5'-6" for example, weighing the same and running at the same speed really burn the same number of calories? It seems over-simplified to calculate calories burned solely based on weight alone. Since my legs are shorter, I would have to work harder (taking more steps) than a taller person, doesn't that make any difference?
Maybe what I'm asking is a stupid question, but I've always wondered.
Thanks,
JeannieView Thread

Here's a link that you might like to read up on from a recent British study on the effects of caffeine on boosting performance: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100629193123.htmView Thread


I've been drinking something called Celsius Green Tea Raspberry Acai energy drink before I do my runs for the past month and it's been helping me have a lot more pep to my running. I can run faster and longer without feeling as tired. Each can (12oz) has 200mg of caffeine and it's suppose to "burn up to 100 calories", which probably doesn't, but my body and brain does seem to get a kick from the caffeine. My question is, would consuming this much caffeine before my runs be unhealthy for me? I don't normally consume much caffeine and I plan to only drink this before I run. Would it be bad to continue drinking it?
If anyone else would like to share their experience with this Celsius drink, I'd welcome your comments as well. Thanks.View Thread
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