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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You do burn more by running, but the difference between walking and running isn’t that large. Running takes more effort, but you get done faster; walking takes less effort, but you’re doing it for a longer period of time. Running burns slightly more calories because of the added verticality in each step plus exaggerated arm swings. You’re expending more energy per step than when walking is essentially the reason.
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