The DRONE RUNS with You! - YouTube - Seth James DeMoor

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of The DRONE RUNS with You! 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 at altitude (higher than Denver) can boost your aerobic capacity; Seth mentions the thin‑air advantage and shares tips from a recent Q&A about altitude training.
The vlog demonstrates how to combine a long steady run with a short hill‑focused session in the same day.
Multi‑tasking: while doing the workout, Seth set up a drone (Skydio 2) to capture footage, showing you can be productive and capture beautiful scenery at the same time.

Workout Example

Morning Long Run

Distance: 15 miles
Pace: 8:15 min/mile (steady, comfortable effort at altitude)

Afternoon Hill Session

Distance: 3 miles
Structure: Warm‑up, then uphill pickups (short bursts of effort on a steep section) for about 25 minutes. These hill repeats are a fantastic way to build power and speed. No exact pace is given; aim for a hard effort on the climbs and use the flat sections for recovery. To dive deeper into the science and structure of these workouts, explore our guide on Mastering Interval Training: Science-Backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them.
Optional: Set a drone on a tripod and run back‑and‑forth over ~800 m to capture a time‑lapse while you train.

Practical Tips

Use a later checkout (e.g., 10 am) to get extra sleep and recovery before a long run.
When training at altitude, focus on easy‑to‑moderate effort to let the thin air do the work.
Combine training with content creation: set up a camera or drone, run a short loop, and capture footage for motivation.

Closing Note

Give this high‑altitude combo a try! While this workout is great for building general endurance, the principles can be adapted for any goal. Whether you’re focused on Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time or preparing for a longer race by Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance, incorporating strength-building hill sessions is a winning strategy. Adjust the paces to suit your own fitness level in the Pacing app, and enjoy the scenery while you train. Happy running