My Training Plan Process with Mileage & Vertical Goals - Seth James DeMoor

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of My Training Plan Process with Mileage & Vertical Goals 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:

Plan in training blocks that end with a peak race or FKT; adjust when races get canceled.
Base the plan on three pillars: distance, vertical gain, and terrain (rock, trail, road).
Prioritize what you love: long mountain runs, big elevation climbs, and avoid workouts you dread (track intervals, cross‑training).
Use the “don’t fix what isn’t broken” mindset – keep doing the long‑run‑heavy approach that worked for Pikes Peak.
Add speed‑hill sessions to compensate for a shorter race distance (17 mi vs. 26 mi) and improve leg turnover.
Taper with a simple 6‑4‑3 mileage schedule (6 mi three days out, 4 mi two days out, 3 mi the day before).

Workout Example:

Weekly mileage: 115 mi each week for three weeks.
Vertical gain: 8‑10 k ft for the first two weeks, then 6‑8 k ft for the third week.
Key long run: Aim for 2+ hour runs (≈20‑22 mi) on mountain terrain to build aerobic engine.
Speed‑hill days (11th, 19th, 25th of the month): 1‑hour hill repeats or FKT‑style efforts on local climbs (e.g., Beerstat, Mountain Princeton).
Taper (week of Oct 1): 6 mi (Thu), 4 mi (Fri), 3 mi (Sat) – easy shake‑out before the Boulder Skyline Traverse FKT (17 mi, 5,500 ft gain).
Recovery routine: Daily foam rolling, massage, stretching, and occasional gym work to stay injury‑free.

Closing Note: Give this mileage‑and‑vertical‑focused plan a try, tweak the paces to match your own recent runs in the Pacing app, and enjoy the process. You’ve got this – go out there and crush those climbs! 🌄