Eliud Kipchoge once said, “If you want to break a record, you must respect the process.” It’s a simple sentence, but it holds the secret behind every major running breakthrough. We live in a world obsessed with instant results. New training plans promise PRs in weeks, recovery gadgets claim to fast-track your fitness, and social media makes it seem like progress is a straight line. But the truth? Records whether personal or world-class are built slowly, layer by layer. Respecting the process means showing up on the days you don’t feel like running. It’s running easy when the plan says easy, even if your ego wants to push. It’s saying no to shortcuts, because you know the real magic happens when small, consistent steps compound over time. Kipchoge’s career is the perfect example. Behind every marathon win was years of patient training, countless early mornings, and an unwavering belief in the plan. He didn’t just train hard he trained smart, trusting that discipline today would pay off tomorrow. If you chase a record, you must first chase patience. The process will test you. It will feel slow. You’ll question if it’s working. But when the day comes to race, you’ll know every single mile you put in every single choice to trust the plan was worth it. Respect the process. The results will follow.