Why does running a mile burn more calories than walking a mile?

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The distance is the same, but your burn more calories while running. Also does temperature affect the effectiveness of your workout? Does running a mile in 90 degree weather burn more calories than doing the same distance in 50 degrees?

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Basically becuase you are also jumping slightly with every running step. A more fair comparison would be hiking on an incline vs. running.

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