Running Coaching Services & Personalized Training Plans

Running Coaching Services & Personalized Training Plans

Running Coaching

Run Your Best Race Yet

Chasing a new road PR? Tackling tough trail terrain? Gearing up for your next triathlon? As a TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach, I help runners at every level reach their best.

My coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your plan fits your goals, your lifestyle and your challenges — and I guide you through every step of the way.

You deserve a coach who’s as invested in your success as you are.

RoadTrailTriathlonTrainingPeaks Level 2
Coached athlete Corina racing in the Binational race
Coached athlete Corina · Binational race

Every Runner, Every Terrain

Different surfaces make different demands. Your plan is built for the running you actually do — and the race you’re training for.

Running shoes ready for a training run
Road · Trail · Triathlon
01 Road From your first 5K to a marathon PR — pacing, speed and the endurance to hold it.
02 Trail Climbing, descending and time on your feet, built for tough terrain and long days out.
03 Triathlon Run training that fits around your swim and bike, so you run strong off the bike.

My Coaching Methodology

Science-driven and athlete-centered. Every runner has different strengths, goals and limitations — my job is to find yours and build training that moves you forward, within the time you actually have.

The 80 / 20 Balance How a typical training week is split
80% Easy
20%
Easy, conversational running builds your aerobic engine, durability and recovery. Hard sessions — tempo, threshold, intervals — sharpen it.
01 Periodization Base, build, peak and taper — each block planned backward from your goal race.
02 Heart Rate & Pace Zones Zones set from testing, so easy runs are truly easy and hard sessions hit the right effort.
03 Progressive Load Mileage and intensity rise gradually, so bones, tendons and muscles adapt with your fitness.
04 Strength & Mobility Short, targeted strength work makes you more durable and more economical on every stride.
05 Running Economy Strides, hills and drills to improve your form — so the same pace costs you less energy.
06 Data-Driven Adjustments I review every run in TrainingPeaks and adjust your plan as you get fitter.

Your Season, Built in Phases

Periodization means every block has a job. We work backward from your goal race, so each phase prepares you for the next one.

01 Base Aerobic mileage, strides and strength — the foundation for everything else.
02 Build Tempo, threshold and interval work added as your body is ready.
03 Peak Race-specific sessions at goal pace, on terrain like your course.
04 Taper Volume drops, intensity stays — so you arrive fresh and sharp.
05 Race A clear pacing and fueling plan for race day.
06 Recover Planned downtime to absorb the season before the next block.

From a 5K to an ultra, the phases are the same — the lengths and the sessions are built for your race.

Rest & Recovery

Rest Is Part of Training

Fitness isn’t built during the run — it’s built in the recovery after it. Rest is planned into your training as carefully as every workout.

01 Easy Days Stay Easy Conversational pace. Running easy enough is what lets you run hard when it counts.
02 Scheduled Rest Days Planned into every week — not earned. Your body adapts while you rest.
03 Recovery Weeks Every third or fourth week, volume comes down so your fitness can catch up.
04 Sleep The most powerful recovery tool there is. Your plan is built around the sleep you actually get.
05 Fueling RMR testing shows what you burn at rest, so you eat enough to recover and adapt.
06 Listen to the Signals Resting heart rate, HRV, soreness and mood — tracked so we adjust before fatigue becomes injury.

Most running injuries come from doing too much, too soon. Smart recovery keeps you running.

Services Offered

Hands-on coaching with direct communication and continuous support — so you stay motivated and keep progressing toward your goals.

01 One-on-One Coaching Personalized, hands-on coaching for your road race, trail run or triathlon — with direct communication and continuous support.
02 Customized Training Plans A balanced mix of strength, interval and endurance work that fits seamlessly into your life — enjoyable and sustainable.
03 Performance Analysis In-depth analysis of your running data in TrainingPeaks, so every adjustment is based on how you actually train.
04 Race Preparation & Strategy Race-specific plans for a 5K, a marathon or a triathlon — with pacing strategy and nutrition advice for race day.
05 Ongoing Support Weekly check-ins, unlimited email support and video consultations for in-depth feedback and strategy.

Train on Your Numbers

Testing fine-tunes your zones and your fueling, so every easy run stays easy and every hard session hits the right target.

Coached athlete Asher winning a cross country race
Coached athlete Asher · cross country, first place

Why Choose Me as Your Coach?

Years of experience in road and trail running, plus triathlon coaching, bring a comprehensive approach that considers every part of your performance.

01 A Strong Foundation The aerobic base your speed and endurance are built on.
02 Sustainable Habits Training that fits your life, so you stay consistent season after season.
03 Enjoy the Process Every runner I work with should enjoy getting better — not just the finish line.
04 A Caring Coach Open, consistent communication — you’ll always know the “why” behind every workout.

What Runners Say

“
Gilberto has transformed my running! His personalized approach helped me shave minutes off my half marathon time.
J. Perez
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I never thought I could complete a marathon until I started working with Gilberto. His guidance was invaluable.
A. Cruz

Ready for the Next Level?

If you’re ready to elevate your training, I’m ready to be the coach who gets you there. Let’s talk about your goals and how we can work together to achieve them.

TrainingPeaks Level 2USA Cycling Level 120+ Years Racing
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Tell me your goals, your race calendar and the running you do — and we’ll build the plan that fits.

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