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That's great! Good luck with your upcoming 80km.
From my own experience (~3 years of running, 1 100k, 7-10 runs between 50 and 70kms, 4 marathons, and a couple of shorter distances recently), consistent speed work is important, and goes a long way for running longer distances. I still run at 60% heart rate, but the speed is higher and the races become easier.
I would do a marathon if you want to. I found them fun, but they are not for everyone. A very different experience from an ultra.
Re hills, I find downhills much harder and more important to train for than uphills. The time you lose from walking uphill is minimal compared to running.
Thanks! I think I will focus on strength and speed instead of focusing on the Marathon.