03/01/2025 Training Log: DNS – Did Not Start

The Plan:
Easy Run. 45-60 Minutes:

• Easy run in Zone 2 heart rate (under 136 bpm)
  Pre-Workout: Low-carb meal prior to workout, but don’t train fasted.
  During Workout Target: 232 calories per hour from a non-carb source.

What Actually Happened:
Rough night. Dry lips. Popped some Advil Cold & Sinus. Feeling all-around shitty.

No run today.

Does this affect my progress?
Logically, I know one missed run won’t derail me. But it still bugs me. A DNS (Did Not Start) always stings a little. That said, better to skip today than dig myself deeper into whatever this is and wreck tomorrow’s long run. Fingers crossed that I’ll be good to go.

Takeaways:

• Recovery matters just as much as training.
• A DNS today beats a DNF tomorrow.
• Hydration, electrolytes, and rest are key to bouncing back.