Strength training is important if you're north of 30, unless you already have a bit too much muscle mass for running. It doesn't have to be anything specific but ideally core and lower body focused, don't just do bicep curls! Zone 2 is also very important but most people get it wrong and run too fast so it ends up being a tempo run! If you're following the MAF method, I'd suggest using that number as the UPPER limit, not a mid point with +/- 5 beats! You may have to walk the inclines. If you want to speed up the benefits of zone 2 training you should do them fasted (this will also help keep your HR down) and do more cycling where it's easier to keep your HR in the correct zone, plus you can do it for longer.
Strength training is important if you're north of 30, unless you already have a bit too much muscle mass for running. It doesn't have to be anything specific but ideally core and lower body focused, don't just do bicep curls! Zone 2 is also very important but most people get it wrong and run too fast so it ends up being a tempo run! If you're following the MAF method, I'd suggest using that number as the UPPER limit, not a mid point with +/- 5 beats! You may have to walk the inclines. If you want to speed up the benefits of zone 2 training you should do them fasted (this will also help keep your HR down) and do more cycling where it's easier to keep your HR in the correct zone, plus you can do it for longer.
You're a great communicator. All great points. Thanks
Where's the promised link to that video of yours?
I wonder if you have lapped the earth in distance with those 26 years?
He probably lapped it twice just based in a average active runner weekly miles