Summary: This week Rick and I talk about fluid intake rules of thumb, calculating your BMR and reverse splits on long runs. SHOW NOTES Rules of thumb for fluid intake I have read that the body can absorb 24-30 ounces of fluid per hour. It this the amount an athlete should be aiming for? And how should I calculate the number of calories I should be putting in that fluid? I personally have a hard time drinking that much and carrying that much fluid with me for rides longer that 3 hours. Is substituting the calorie intake with gels and bars ok or do I still need to concentrate on getting that much fluid (with or without calories in it into my system)? BMR calculators...which formula is better? Which formula do you prefer for calculating someone resting metabolic rate? Harris-Benedict Formula Male Formula for BMR BMR = 66 + (13.75 x weight in kg) + (5 x height in cm) – (6.8 x age in yrs) Female Formula for BMR BMR = 655 + (9.6 x weight in kg) + (1.8 x height in cm) – (4.7 x ag
