Taking some time away from work

[cavalryman]

I am taking a little leave of absence from work as I am switching positions and between the stimulus money and my tax refund I can easily live for a couple months no problem. this means I have nothing else to do except train and eat for the next 2 months. I want to weight train at least 5 times a week, but also I want to do some running to improve my stamina. I was thinking maybe 5 to 8 miles a day. Do you think this is too much cardio, I'm 30 years old

[the_alcatraz]

I would start running 1 mile per day for 2 weeks, then 2 miles for 2 weeks then 3 miles and so on, dont start with an 8 mile run from 0

[stevesmi]

yes it is too much absolutely combined with weight training. i know cause been there and done that. i broke my body down bigtime.

stick to 1-2 miles a day only if you want to weight train hard too

[BodyMonster34]

bro do 5 miles a day and do weight training in evening

[SteveMobsterG]

Give it a try and find out.

[ballin2504]

Listen to your body. It will let you know if you are over doing it

[MasonicBodybuilder]

You will burn out quick and quit if you aren't doing anything close to that today. I recommend increasing your training and cardio slowly. Do not become obsessed.

[H_T_]

Wtf 5x a week? Is there a calves and forearms day? You can consolidate that....