Generally, how many calories does swimming/biking/running burn per mile?

I realize that there are so many variable such as height, weight and level of exertion. But, I'm having a really hard time figuring out how many calories I need. I went on a 2 1/2 hour bike ride and I was so hungry the rest of the day, but I don't know if I ate too little or too much.

I have used this web site as a guideline... knowing full well that this isn't entirely scientific and that the results vary from person to person.

'bout the best I can do sitting here right now...


http://stevenscreek.com/goodies/

:)

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! Even tho you're from Rhode Island, you've supplied a site that has a Rancho San Antonio Run calculator! I run here ALL THE TIME! And every time I do a run I have to pull out the map, do some estimates... one pinky is a 1/4 mile... 5 pinkies there... Well you get the picture.

Thanks!

Oh! Thought that Rancho Runner was some kinda chip dip or something... neat idea.

Nice to know that my post is helping to train-ya-brain!

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I use my heart Rate monitor to calculate by calories burned. I use the Polar 720i and love the crap out it. It did cost me a pretty penny but the harder I train the more I like it. Everytime I get done working out I download the info into the laptop and BAM! time to geek out. If you have an extra 300 bones or so I would recommend picking one up especially if your a tech geek like me.

Too many options to explain here but check this out, I attached a screen shot of my ride Saturday and put the link below.

http://www.polarusa.com/consumer/triathlon/model/S720.asp

Sorry, the attachment was too big. I can send it to you if you are interested.