How come your body burns 2000 calories a day by existing, but running a mile only burns 100 calories?

Question

How come your body burns 2000 calories a day by existing, but running a mile only burns 100 calories?

In: Biology

Answer 1

What do you mean “only” 100 for a mile? You’re burning 5% of the “resting” 2000 daily calories in less than 1% of the time. It’s a much faster rate.