GRAYS - STRAVA Course Record? - Seth James DeMoor

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of “GRAYS - STRAVA Course Record?” from Seth James DeMoor. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

Running high‑altitude trails (Grays peak) adds massive vertical gain (≈5,600 ft) and forces you to manage oxygen debt and pacing.
Use Strava (or any GPS app) to capture distance, elevation, and split times when cell service is available.
Early‑morning starts, proper fueling, and knowing the course length help you stay on schedule for race‑day logistics.
Treat the mountain as a “natural hill‑repeat” – uphill effort followed by downhill recovery – to build strength and endurance for steep races like the Pikes Peak Ascent.

Workout Example:

Warm‑up on flat terrain for 10 min at an easy pace.
Find a steep section (≈200‑300 ft elevation gain, ~0.3 mi). Run uphill for 5 min at a hard‑but‑sustainable effort (≈80‑85 % max HR).
Turn around and jog or walk downhill for 5 min to recover.
Repeat the uphill/downhill cycle 4 times (total ~30 min of hill work).
Cool‑down on flat ground for 10 min, then log the session on Strava noting total vertical gain and average pace.

Closing Note: Give this mountain‑hill repeat a go and tweak the intervals to match your own fitness – just plug your paces into the Pacing app and own the climb! Have fun, stay safe, and keep chasing the beauty of the trails. 🚀