If i run 5 miles a day, will i overtrain myself and actually become weaker even thou i'm in descent shape?

Question

If yes, than would using an eleptical machine for 6 miles every other day be better healthier training, instead of running consecutively every day?

FYI, I can run 3 miles in 18 mins and 15 seconds.

Answer 1

The only way you could get out of shape messing up your knees do you run on sidewalks because if you do switch to a local track immediatly

Answer 2

It depends on how much you run at the moment a massive jump in the distance and regularity of your run will lead to overtraining you have to build up.

5 miles a day though is not a massive amount. Some people use that as their morning jog to wake up before doing their real training during the day.

Answer 3

no you idiot...people run way more than you and they are not overtrained..german fernandez..the high school 2 mile record holder was doing 75 miles a week  thats like 11 miles a day

Answer 4

Running five miles a day is nothing. The only thing I would be concerned about is not getting enough variety in your workout. Maybe throw in some speedwork, and long runs of about 10 miles, instead of only doing 5 mile runs. You also should have a rest day once a week. If your worried about getting injured, try running on softer surfaces like dirt or grass, that way you won't stress your joints too much.