No, you're spot on. I picked up running a few years ago, although i've slipped back to not doing it as much (really, I need to take time to go get some new sho

No, you're spot on. I picked up running a few years ago, although i've slipped back to not doing it as much (really, I need to take time to go get some new shoes!) But I aim for at least a 5k per week, more if possible. While that'a a pretty low bar compared to a lot of runners, it's far more than I did years ago (nothing), and is something. I have to keep reminding myself that yes, 'something' is better than nothing. I hadn't seen Orman recommend the 8 months, but it's definitely understandable. Whenever that runway goes down for any reason, I get a bit nervous. Thinking this way has pushed me to reduce the monthly outgoings where possible; reduce cell phone plan, cut satellite at home, etc. None of these are necessarily life altering, but saving say, $200/month means that an extra few $k savings adds more months to the runway.