DeMoor Brothers vs. Father Time: Mt. Belford FKT Attempt - Seth James DeMoor

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of “DeMoor Brothers vs. Father Time: Mt. Belford FKT Attempt” from Seth James DeMoor. It’s an inspiring watch — we’ve broken down the key points so you can try a similar mountain effort today. Be sure to watch the full video for all the details.

Key Points

Steep mountain effort: Mt. Belford is a 4,300 ft vertical gain over 3.8 mi (≈23% average grade), a great test of strength and aerobic capacity.
Patience & aerobic engine: The brothers stress building a strong aerobic base and patience when tackling steep FKT attempts.
Time benchmark: They ran the first half‑mile in just under 2 minutes (≈1:02‑1:03), showing how a strong aerobic engine can keep pace on steep climbs.
Mindset: Keep believing in yourself; even as you age you can get a little faster with consistent effort.

Workout Example

Mt. Belford FKT‑style hill repeat (adjust distances/paces to your own fitness):

Warm‑up: 10‑minute easy jog on flat terrain.
Hill Repeats: Run the steepest 0.5‑mile (or 800 m) section of a local hill at a hard but sustainable effort (aim for ~2 min for 0.5 mi if you can). Repeat 3‑4 times with a 3‑minute easy jog or walk back down for recovery.
Cool‑down: 10‑minute easy jog.
Tip: Focus on steady, rhythmic breathing and keep an eye on your heart rate; aim for 75‑85% of max HR to build that aerobic engine.

Closing Note

Give this steep‑hill repeat a try and adapt the distances and paces in your Pacing app to match your current level. Keep building that patience and aerobic base, and you’ll see your mountain runs get faster and stronger. Happy running!