Smarter Training

Most runners train hard. But very few train with a clear physiological purpose. Many runners follow generic plans, run most of their miles at the wrong intensity, or simply push harder whenever they want to improve. While this may work for a short period of time, it often leads to stagnation, fatigue, or injury. The Gudiño Method was developed around a different idea: training should be intentional, structured and based on physiology . Instead of guessing how to improve, runn

Lactate is often described as a waste product that causes fatigue. In reality, lactate plays an important role in energy production. During harder efforts, the body produces lactate as part of the metabolic process, and this lactate can be reused as fuel by other muscle fibers and organs. Training helps the body become more efficient at producing, tolerating and reusing lactate. This is one of the reasons why structured workouts that combine different intensities can be so ef

Another fundamental component of the Gudiño Method is the use of clearly defined pacing zones. Each training zone corresponds to a different physiological stimulus. Easy runs support aerobic development and recovery, steady runs strengthen endurance, while threshold and interval sessions improve the body’s ability to sustain higher intensities. By training within these zones, runners can ensure that each workout serves a specific purpose. This approach also helps prevent one