I like the kinvara. Light, no plate, you do the work shoe. I don’t want to bounce like some of the plated shoes seem to do. I like the lower stack height too.
I get the feeling he thinks he’s on par with the likes of Kilian (with thanks again to that TL delusion reinforcement). Aside from that fact that Kilian has been doing this since he was a sperm and is arguably the greatest ever mountain runner, the little Spaniard also has a degree in sports physiology so has an immeasurably greater knowledge of what the f**k he’s doing than a guy who either wings it under the guise of the “mad scientist” routine or does idiotic stuff like refer to a podcast from years ago where he can’t even remember the point he’s trying to make.
He absolutely thinks he's on Kilian's level. In previous years when he was getting ready for Pike's Peak, he'd say things like "Hey if I raced Kilian, you never know, you NEVER KNOW, ya know what I mean DGR??? I'm just saying!" And making those big dumb faces of his. Like it would be no big deal for him to keep up with one of the GOATs of the sport.
If SJD makes a comeback and starts talking up another win at Pikes, I think the LRC Fam-a-lee should take up a collection to get Jornet, Grey, and a few other studs on that starting line to show the DGR cult how their boy stacks up against the very best. Then again, they still worship him even though he gets chicked big time in road marathons.
Last year he went to UTMB to film, and produced a video with absolutely zero context or analysis of what was going on. Such a wasted opportunity to go deeper into what UTMB is all about. He didn't identify who people were, what the race was, anything about UTMB at all. And then he kept repeating footage in subsequent videos. All that way for self-indulgent video with zero actual value to the running community. He got lots of praise for the scenery, but yeah try taking bad footage of the Alps scenery. He's just lazy and undisciplined in all areas of his life.
Last year he went to UTMB to film, and produced a video with absolutely zero context or analysis of what was going on. Such a wasted opportunity to go deeper into what UTMB is all about. He didn't identify who people were, what the race was, anything about UTMB at all. And then he kept repeating footage in subsequent videos. All that way for self-indulgent video with zero actual value to the running community. He got lots of praise for the scenery, but yeah try taking bad footage of the Alps scenery. He's just lazy and undisciplined in all areas of his life.
My favourite part of that UTMB series is how he bought swiss chocolate in switzerland, but he bought the cheapest most generic swiss chocolate - Lindt 90% cacao, which I can buy in my grocery store in the middle of the Canadian Prairies.
I guess that's what happens when TL does all the grocery shopping!
I get the feeling he thinks he’s on par with the likes of Kilian (with thanks again to that TL delusion reinforcement). Aside from that fact that Kilian has been doing this since he was a sperm and is arguably the greatest ever mountain runner, the little Spaniard also has a degree in sports physiology so has an immeasurably greater knowledge of what the f**k he’s doing than a guy who either wings it under the guise of the “mad scientist” routine or does idiotic stuff like refer to a podcast from years ago where he can’t even remember the point he’s trying to make.
He absolutely thinks he's on Kilian's level. In previous years when he was getting ready for Pike's Peak, he'd say things like "Hey if I raced Kilian, you never know, you NEVER KNOW, ya know what I mean DGR??? I'm just saying!" And making those big dumb faces of his. Like it would be no big deal for him to keep up with one of the GOATs of the sport.
Compare the stuff the mad scientist comes up with to this:
Kilian shares how to integrate discomfort in training, and how to deal with suffering in a race like Hardrock 100. Full interview coming soon here on YT http...
Another shoe battle this morning. This time, two Saucony models are engaged in mortal combat. Should SJD just pursue a Saucony sponsorship at this point?
Wtf is going on with this thread suddenly. Did Seth request his little private simp army on Discord to come here and defend his honor or something?
I pay the monthly subscription to get access to the discord group. Only like $6 a month. Seth did NOT request the discord to come defend him on LetsRun. However, the "Hateful LRC Thread" is the only topic anyone is talking about. A few days ago someone suggested that we go to LRC and fight back the trolls. Seth was firmly against the discord coming here to defend him although it appears that some of them have done so anyway. Disorganized Labor.
I pay the monthly subscription to get access to the discord group. Only like $6 a month. Seth did NOT request the discord to come defend him on LetsRun. However, the "Hateful LRC Thread" is the only topic anyone is talking about. A few days ago someone suggested that we go to LRC and fight back the trolls. Seth was firmly against the discord coming here to defend him although it appears that some of them have done so anyway. Disorganized Labor.
a screenshot or two would really boost your authority on this topic, thanks
completely unrelated, but why does seth wear his catholic necklaces so tight like a choker? This style is very popular among young women currently. Or is it like a dog collar? Either way, looks super weird and uncomfortable. But I guess that's a microcosm of this whole thing
Wtf is going on with this thread suddenly. Did Seth request his little private simp army on Discord to come here and defend his honor or something?
I pay the monthly subscription to get access to the discord group. Only like $6 a month. Seth did NOT request the discord to come defend him on LetsRun. However, the "Hateful LRC Thread" is the only topic anyone is talking about. A few days ago someone suggested that we go to LRC and fight back the trolls. Seth was firmly against the discord coming here to defend him although it appears that some of them have done so anyway. Disorganized Labor.
Even it it was only $6 a month i'm pretty sure I can find a better use for it ... Or at least someone who would use it better
Good morning DeeGeeArr! I have a few sincere questions for the Seth simps that have been visiting this thread recently if you'd be so kind as to indulge me:
1. Do you actually run regularly? Or are you more of an "aspiring" runner at this point but have yet to actually go outside and do a run.
2. If you are actually a runner, do Seth's videos motivate you? Do you need external motivation from this somewhat goofy stranger in Colorado? Do you lack intrinsic motivation like wanting to progress, wanting train for a personally good result at some specific goal race, reasons of vanity like wanting to stay thin and look good in a swimsuit, or just getting enjoyment from running?
3. Do Seth's shoe reviews tell you something useful? Can you discern the difference between a 7.6 gusseted tongue and a 7.7 gusseted tongue? How many pairs of running shoes do you actually own?
4. Hate/support of Seth aside, it's objectively true that his channel is stagnating recently (even before the injury, see his steadily declining channel growth and view counts since May 2020, https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/sethdemoor). Do you think he has it in him to right the ship? Will you stick around indefinitely for his umpteenth "shoe battle" or scene of him pulling out of his garage from 4 different angles?
The mid-soles of a shoe he looked at today had a rating of 8/10, and the derometer score in the 50's. Seth tried to figure out why: "oh yeah, DURABILITY!" Meanwhile, the Hoka Mach series is his "preferred" low 30's, yet don't have any durability. Also 8/10. Great work Seth, all shoes are awesome, you just gotta crowbar in the right sub-metric to think about!
My apologies to DGR simps on behalf of the LRC trolls for the "illegal drone shot" police. So much good content on here clowning on our boy that's getting overshadowed by a few FAA nerds. The true LRC trolls have much better sense of humor.
1: I run regularly, started in my 20s. Running is one of my hobby amongst other.
2:This one could have been formulated in a less agressive way don't you think ? I will still answer. Seth videos are entertaining, I like watching YouTube shows about things I like doing, don't you? I have a good motivation and I don't need this to go out. I enjoy running and improving my pb. I wish I could run more but I have other obligations.
3: Like probably most people, when I am interested in a shoe, I watch many reviews from different channels. Scoring system is not something I really care, but some might like it. I don't bash it and take the informations I need in the reviews.
4: I am not a YouTube expert to answer about if stagnating there is or not. I watch regularly. If a given day the vlog is not appealing to me, I just don't watch it.
???My question for LRC is : What are you trying to achieve in the comments section of the YouTube channel? What is the goal of this malicious trolling?
1: I run regularly, started in my 20s. Running is one of my hobby amongst other.
2:This one could have been formulated in a less agressive way don't you think ? I will still answer. Seth videos are entertaining, I like watching YouTube shows about things I like doing, don't you? I have a good motivation and I don't need this to go out. I enjoy running and improving my pb. I wish I could run more but I have other obligations.
3: Like probably most people, when I am interested in a shoe, I watch many reviews from different channels. Scoring system is not something I really care, but some might like it. I don't bash it and take the informations I need in the reviews.
4: I am not a YouTube expert to answer about if stagnating there is or not. I watch regularly. If a given day the vlog is not appealing to me, I just don't watch it.
???My question for LRC is : What are you trying to achieve in the comments section of the YouTube channel? What is the goal of this malicious trolling?
Ha, ha.
Nice try LRC troll. There is no way that a "random DGR member" would end up here.
1: I run regularly, started in my 20s. Running is one of my hobby amongst other.
2:This one could have been formulated in a less agressive way don't you think ? I will still answer. Seth videos are entertaining, I like watching YouTube shows about things I like doing, don't you? I have a good motivation and I don't need this to go out. I enjoy running and improving my pb. I wish I could run more but I have other obligations.
3: Like probably most people, when I am interested in a shoe, I watch many reviews from different channels. Scoring system is not something I really care, but some might like it. I don't bash it and take the informations I need in the reviews.
4: I am not a YouTube expert to answer about if stagnating there is or not. I watch regularly. If a given day the vlog is not appealing to me, I just don't watch it.
???My question for LRC is : What are you trying to achieve in the comments section of the YouTube channel? What is the goal of this malicious trolling?
Thanks for answering. That's all fair enough, about what I would expect I guess. Re: questions 1 and 2, I'm not trying to be excessively provocative (maybe a little bit), but a big part of Seth's schtick seems to emphasize "inspiring other runners" to "turn the doorknob" and all of that, so I wonder to what extent there are committed viewers who don't need / care about that particular message. It's not particularly good running content otherwise, in my opinion.
Fwiw, I'm not a fan of this thread bleeding into his comments section. I get more than enough enjoyment out of satirizing, criticizing, insulting, and generally clowning on Seth and his more histrionic, cringy supporters on here. But unsurprisingly, there are others who take things too far unfortunately.
???My question for LRC is : What are you trying to achieve in the comments section of the YouTube channel? What is the goal of this malicious trolling?
I appreciate this thread is 92x pages long now, but the context of this thread has never been aimless hate towards SJD or DGR.
A its core it is just concern from fellow runners that an ill-educated (in this field) man is leading thousands of followers 'down the garden path', with questionable advice to less informed runners (which he is profiting off of), questionable ethics in his personal life, lazy and confused monologues and shoe-reviews, questionable training sense, and a slew of other problems. Behind all of this is a disappointment that Seth's athletic potential has been and continues to be wasted. You can point to some achievements he has accomplished, but I'm telling you, they're not near where he could have been by now.
Also simply put, if you commit to uploading literally anything every single day for years, you open yourself up for the public to form opinions on it, positive or negative, sorry we can't all be brown-nosing him in the YT comments.