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

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

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Many years ago, we had to chase our dinner across the plains and deserts which made our bodies very efficient at running.

Also, not sure where you got that figure from as everyone is different btw, and you’ve not started how fast, incline, fitness etc

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