Originally Posted by
Iride01
While running rules in terms of energy expenditure, I think that is when you compare mile to mile. I can do four of five times the mileage of the typical runner out for a hour or two of exercise.
Essentially any comparison should be time based not mileage based.
Also folks should lookup the term “running economy”. Noobs burn tons running as they usually run in too fast of a training zone and also have poor form contributing to poor run economy. Meaning more energy usage.
Seasoned runners have good form and train more base miles. So good economy plus easier pace lessens the gap to bikes a bit.