Runner’s World: strength supports marathon plans

- Runner’s World says pick a marathon training plan that matches your current fitness instead of just your goal time to finish 26.2 miles strong. - The magazine and The Guardian emphasize adding strength work and eccentric training to reduce injury risk and improve late-race power. - The trend is run clubs and coaches blending resistance, eccentric exercises, and short power work to make marathon training more robust. (runnersworld.com) (theguardian.com)