Body weight, exercise intensity and duration dictate calories burned per exercise session. Running intensity is measured by speed. A 5.5-mph pace covers two miles every 22 minutes.
Ten Minutes
A 5.5 mph pace is equal to an 11-minute mile. Ten minutes of running 5.5 mph burns 85 calories for a 125-lb. person and 92 calories for a 150-lb. person.
Thirty Minutes
Running 5.5 mph for 30 minutes covers approximately 2.75 miles. Thirty minutes of running 5.5 mph burns 255 calories for a 125-lb. person and 306 calories for a 150-lb. person.
Sixty Minutes
Running 5.5 miles in one hour requires 510 calories from a 125-lb. person and 612 calories from a 150-lb. person. You can increase calorie usage by running at a faster pace or for longer periods of time. For example, a 150-lb. person burns 919 calories by running 8 mph for one hour.
References
- "Anatomy and Physiology"; Kenneth S. Saladin; 2007
- American Council on Exercise, Get Fit: Physical Activity Calorie Counter
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