Having now read the article Aaron pointed me too, I am not really sure how relevant it is to the question I asked. But thank you Aaron for providing the info, it has at least expanded my knowledge of another way of looking at different types of training.
I understand I think the theory behind the two new categories of Capacity Training and Utilisation Training. It seems to me they better fit competition type sports but don’t translate as well to alpinism, treking or mountaineering where the event is longer but the pace slower and not a race (except in emergency). As the article itself says “For long duration events, over three hours, the Aerobic Capacity and Aerobic Utilization Training are essentially the same because most of the event will be competed at speeds below the Lactate Threshold and nearer to the Aerobic Threshold”. Strength training is only mentioned in the context of Capacity Training, and not at all under Utilisation training. My question above and elsewhere on here was essentially ‘more Max Strength or more ME’ in the context of the approach in TFTNA, the answer elsewhere being to do “more Capacity Training but leave ME as is”!
Perhaps the emphasis in Uphill Athlete has now migrated to TFTUA so questions tend to get answered with that newer book and approach in mind.
Thinking back to your answer Alison, It is difficult for me to decide if I will gain more from extra Max S or more from extra ME. Obviously it isn’t a straightforward, easy question. I have enough time to do more of both, so I think I will probably do that. But I have read elsewhere of the need in strength training to vary the exercises if you want to make gains over a longer period. So in my extended Max S period I will change the exercises. Still contemplating a period of mixed Max S and ME as per undulating periodisation when applied to pure strength training. Thanks again for your thoughts.