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?
In: Biology
Simply put, it takes more energy to move your legs faster. Your body needs more oxygen and your heart starts beating faster to start delivering more blood (with oxygen) to your muscles that are using it up. Your body’s also breaking down more nutrients, especially sugars, to help make sure you’ve got the energy you need to keep sustaining that running pace.
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