AUGUST RUNNING CHALLENGE | Ultra X month of miles 125km - Flora Beverley

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of AUGUST RUNNING CHALLENGE | Ultra X month of miles 125km from Flora Beverley. 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

Ultra X’s “Month of Miles” lets anyone log a set distance (125 km, 250 km, or 500 km) between 1 Aug – 31 Aug.
You can back‑date miles on Strava, so early runs still count even if you sign up mid‑month.
Flora’s plan: 4 runs per week (~30 km total each week) to comfortably hit the 125 km target without over‑loading.
Weekly mileage should only rise about 10 % per week (coach’s rule) to protect knees and avoid injury.
Optional medal (£15) or donate the fee to a re‑forestation charity; the dashboard tracks progress, elevation, and compares you to other participants.

Workout Example (125 km challenge)

Run 4 × per week – aim for 7–8 km each session (≈30 km weekly).
Mix in one elevation‑focused long run (350–450 m gain, ~10 km) to boost strength.
Keep the other three runs flat or easy, staying within your current pace.
Log every run to Strava; if you’ve already run early August, back‑date the distance in the Ultra X dashboard.
At the end of the month, you’ll have ~120–125 km logged and can claim your medal or make a charitable donation.

Practical Tips

Increase weekly mileage by no more than 10 % to stay injury‑free.
Use the Ultra X dashboard for daily motivation and to see cumulative distance graphs.
If hills aren’t nearby, choose the flat 145 km version of the challenge; the effort is comparable.
Link your GPS watch or phone directly to Strava for automatic upload, or manually upload GPX files.

Closing Note: Grab the Ultra X challenge, set your weekly targets, and let the Pacing app customize the paces for you. Have fun hitting that 125 km goal—and feel free to tweak the runs to match your own schedule and terrain. Happy August running!