Most runners follow training plans blindly, trusting it all magically works out on race day. But when something feels off or doesn't go as planned, they have no idea how to adjust because they never understood how it all works in the first place. A smarter runner isn't necessarily a faster runner—it's someone who understands the science behind their training, knows how to adapt when life gets messy, and builds confidence that lasts way beyond race day. Here's what it actually means to train with purpose.

Most runners set outcome goals and feel like failures when race day doesn't go as planned. Learn why process goals matter more and how to set goals that build mental strength, confidence, and lasting change—regardless of your finish time.