Ultra X Hill Strength Builder

Workout - Ultra X Hill Strength Builder

• 12min @ 6'30''/km
• 10 lots of:
  • 3min @ 5'00''/km
  • 3min @ 6'30''/km
• 10min @ 6'30''/km

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Flora Beverley shares a strategy for Ultra X’s AUGUST RUNNING CHALLENGE. Here’s the program and Flora’s approach so you can start. Watch the full video for more.

Key points:

• Ultra X’s “Month of Miles” lets you commit to 125 km, 250 km, or 500 km in August (1st-31st).
• You can backdate miles from Strava, so early-month runs count even if you join later.
• Flora’s template: 4 sessions a week (around 30 km total) to reach 125 km without too much strain.
• Cap weekly mileage growth at 10% to protect joints and reduce injury risk.
• Finishers can claim an optional medal (£15) or direct the fee to forest restoration. The dashboard shows progress, climbing data, and rankings.

Workout (125 km challenge):

1. 4 runs per week, each around 7-8 km (around 30 km total).
2. One climb-focused long run (350-450 m elevation gain, around 10 km) for strength.
3. The other three runs easy and mostly flat.
4. Log each run on Strava. Backdate August runs in the Ultra X dashboard.
5. End the month at around 120-125 km, then claim your medal or donate.

Practical tips:

• Don’t add more than 10% weekly mileage.
• Use the Ultra X dashboard for daily progress and your cumulative total.
• No hills nearby? The flat 145 km version works on different terrain.
• Connect your watch or phone to Strava for auto-uploads, or import GPX files.

Closing note: sign up, map out weekly targets, and use the Pacing app to set effort for each run.

References

• AUGUST RUNNING CHALLENGE | Ultra X month of miles 125km - YouTube (YouTube Video)