Seth Demoor is BACK baby

His physical and (maybe mental) struggles aside, his channel now has a fatal flaw--it's a vlog about having a vlog. It's similar to at least one running newsletter I can think of, which has become mostly a newsletter about having a newsletter. Even diehard fans eventually get bored with the navel gazing.

Realizing his views are way below other channels, he might need to create some drama to keep people interested. Keep them guessing what he'll do next and have to tune in.

Leave it to a devout Catholic like Seth to know the fine line between a fib and a lie....what a role model for the faith!

I've watched almost daily since early 2019 and while it's been a good run there is something manic and unsettling creeping into the whole thing. It does seem like he's set up this whole impressive vlog/community, but the amount of maintenance required for it is insane for one person. While none of it has been stated or confirmed, the litany of injuries and general exhaustion he seems to be working through regularly, suggest possible eating disorder and exercise addiction. As someone who's in recovery for alcoholism and drug addiction, I get very strong vibes of someone who's in the middle of a struggle, or maybe a few struggles.

For me, the things that are really making this weird are 1) the revelations that he's super Catholic, 2) is having yet another child, 3) the underlying but clearly present addictive behaviors that seem to be encouraged by the audience, and 4) really awkward forced interactions with 'True Love'. The Quiverfull vibe is really putting me off and the increased inclusion of the family in the blog is not working for me at all. When they're interacting on camera, I get the impression his wife really wants him to turn off the camera and clean something. Part of me wishes he would just get a regular job and vlog about shoes and races and STOP all this weirdly personal and gross over-sharing. But I think it's all kind of 'off' for me at this point - unless he takes a break and gets some perspective, it's going to continue feeling like this faked posi-vibes-while-the-wheels-fall-off thing that I don't really want to watch.

There is an interesting dynamic going on in the comments section on his YT channel. Many, I assume that some are LRC posters from this thread, are imploring SJD to take a break or find something else to do for the sake of his health/family. Nearly all of those comments are getting the "thumbs up" from other viewers. These commenters seem to understand the sport and that he is breaking down physically and mentally.

His hobby jogger cult is begging for just the opposite. They want more content for their need to be inspired or to get their voyeurism satisfied. It's sick in a way. He is breaking down to entertain a collection of fools that need a void in their lives filled and they are oblivious to the fact that he is slowly destroying himself for their entertainment. It's like watching a group of addicts enable each other. The addiction is a fake para-social "relationship" that lacks any real depth or meaning. Just sad and very indicative of how emotionally empty our society has become.

Anybody else notice Seth changed up his intro montage? So much for a sabbatical, the man just can't stop.

I think it's becoming increasingly evident that he has a god complex and sees himself as some sort of prophet, sacrificing himself so others can "seek beauty..." (Whatever his saying is).

It is pretty widely known to anyone that recreates on various 14ers in CO that the summit of Bross is located on private property. In fact, the entire DeCaLiBron loop is on private land but a deal has been struck with the land owners for public use, with the exception of the summit of Mt. Bross. Does that stop people from making the short detour and trespassing to bag the peak? Doesn't seem like it, but that is the reason that the entire route got closed down last year and it could happen again. (Coincidentally, during that recent closure was the last time that Seth decided to run this loop!) Whereas most will summit Bross and return to the trail, I think Seth needs be a little more conscious of his public persona. Such is the burden of choosing to film your every action of everyday.

Ideologically I totally agree, but from everything I've seen about/from DGR stans, we don't have to worry about too many of them making it to the top of a 14er. They need help with motivation to run 30 minutes from their houses."

What running newsletter? I didn't know about any running newsletters.

Noticed he's deleting negative comments again, even those imploring that he take a break and look after himself. Classy.

It sounds like a point of paradox has been reached where the trolls are "supporters" that are egging him on this dead-end path.

*Seth in hysterics, weeping, nods off on camera, may be dead*

*99% of commenters*

This channel and the DGR family is so inspiring. Keep turning that door knob. Looking forward to tomorrows video

You can't lay on an old mattress in your basement half-asleep venting about how nobody watches your videos and expect to grow.

Also stop sharing exercises from your half-assed physical therapy.

Eat something nutritious instead of caffeine.

Yesterday's video got me in a bad mood.

Take a vacation without the camera.

There have been several videos he's posted lately where I was a little worried about how he's doing, but it was more noticeable in yesterday's video. It's understandable. He's got a lot going on.

I thought maybe he was going to announce that he's going in a different direction when he went off about "running, running, running" and the rant about how there's more to life than running, while his eyes were closed and he was fighting off sleep.

If he's really relying on the channel to make his mortgage payments, that would probably add to his inability to put the camera down for a few days. Pretty worrying considering he has a family to look after.

Seth is sooo injured and he is in denial. 10 min miles and limping the whole way ?? He is so full of bull and his subscribers are buying into his myths.....oh WAIT this whole thread started because .......

Demolished that hamstring tendonopathy like he would have demolished Killian at Zegama. Butter my bread!

Looks like Killian is still smashing IT and if Seth does not wise up he is going to really tear that hamstring right off the proximal insertion...no wonder his glute and low back are in pain, compensation is a beast !

Reminds me of Nikocado Avocado

He's so thin-skinned. He's deleting even constructive criticism, even if you're gracious and rational. That's what happens when you live in a bubble and surround yourself with fans who only ever tell you how great you are. I hate the baggage that comes with this word, but he's textbook Snowflake. Dude will not grow as a runner from this point. He needs some humility and some humbleness, and I think we've got a good enough measure on the guy, and I feel it's safe to say he'll never get there. Even if he wrecks himself and runs himself into the ground, he won't learn a thing.