New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-11
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HOW TO TRAIN THE BODY
SOME SIMPLE And FUNDAMENTAL PRlN
CTPLES FOR THE WOULD-BE ATH-
LETE-THE PROPER SYSTEM
OF WORK AND DIET
OF WORK AND DIET.

LETE-THE PROPER SYSTEM
OF WORK AND DIET.
How shall I train to become a successful
athlete I'm track or field sports is question
which IL often asked those who supposed 10 be
authorities the subject II Is difficult ques-
ton 10 answer II is impossible 20 give informa ton
or instructions on training which will apply 10
every one. because different surroundings and con-
ditions bring about different results will give
fcw q my Ideas work diet and general living
which cannot be harmful TO any one ana they may
prove useful and beneficial to some.
Before do this however. will say that a
Arm believer I'm athletics. and think that every boy
and girl should receive a physical training. Why
should not tho body he properly trained as well as
the mind? Ia fact. the first IS the more essential
OF the two because healthy body makes a healthy
mind and r. the body Is unhealthy the mind also IS
not likely to be I'm normal condition. do not
mean by this that every child should be brought up
with the idea that he must achieve success I'm ath-
lctics what | mean is that his little body should
be 50 VOL cared for and developed that 1t Will be
come at maturity nearly perfect physically as
possible
THE SORT OF CLOTHING TO WEAR.
There are > fcw general rules which / should lay
down for tho benefit of an who wish 10 train.
Fist Of an ~" proper paraphornalia should he
provided and the pupil should have IN" advantage
Of some gymnasium or other place where he can
incemen, weather he should have one suit. con-
ssilng OF shirt sweater. long. thick stockings.
heavy weight knee brooches and shoes suitable for
running on the road. \ garter should be used 10
support tho stockings: not ono cncircling the leg
bu, ono suspended from a belt around the waist
The ordinary rubher-solcd gymnasium shoes VIII
answer for road work. or in place OF them shoes
NJ light leather With igh' sole and one extra
thickness for a h.ci Another suit should also be
provided consisting of a Hight. sleeveless shirt.
thin knee brooches and regular running or Jump
ing shoes
A. for work there Is nothing which Will do so
much for those desiring 10 train running the
roads IN ~ carly s'a~on- II Il then that tho
h5u, coyerins The leg and knees ihoroueSly
Freedom from rheumatism IN after years VIII b"
ample compensation FOR taking this prccauton.
And right nerc would impress upon AL tho nccc~-
fall. unless actually competing In q contest
CAUTION AGAINST OvERwORK
\ beginner a, road work should DO about TWO
miles at an easy gait three days week. run
Ming evcry other day. on alternate days no should
devote his time 20 tho speciality that ho intends
take W. II" should also exercise with dumhbos
OWo-pound wooden bells are the hesO and the
chest weights. This viii help got the upper part
Of tho body I'm good shape The beginner should
never run himself ont In his road work. but should
make his pace 50 that ~ the end Of tho run he
feels like going littc further. Three weeks de-
voted 10 the linc ~ work JUST described viii place
the pupil In good condition to take up whatever
branch ~ sport he desires. and n Will also stand
him In good stead later In the season. when in
tutl competition. / consider this work good and
necessary tor not only sprinterT and shortdstance
men bur al classes ~ athletes As well
In training a man should hay" .ong and hard
II does not take much work TO keep man in good
condition after d" has reached that state, and after
take care not t" ovcrIo. II man In training be-
gins TO feel T LAZY ana tTsd . he shGnd stop work
held In the afternoon. and men In training should
~ TO- do their preliminary work AT that time. Il
possible They should certainly do their work at
the same hour every day.
GETTING READY FOR THE CONTEST.
man should train fully three weeks before he
makes trials IN any branch Of sport. II he is
training for a long-distanco only one trial at
the fu distance should be run and that should be
taken least four days before the date Of the
actual contest In slort-dlstancc runnins mrnp-
ing pole-vaultng and weight-ihrowing once n week
is often enough TO have q trial. think that broad
jumpers. especially, often make a mistake I'm try
rs TOO frequently and continuously. know good
actual competition The same is true Of many
high hurdlers They should all get their step and
their practical sprntng continually.
In relation TO diet I believe that good wholesome
food Is necessary TO perfect training. ana do not
think that should deny himself thing
simply because II tastes good. Reef and mutton are
good for the meat end of the diet and eggs and fish
may hc eaten occasionally I think that il does
more harm continually 10 deny man sonnet ming
which h" really Graves than II does let him eat H.
Pastry should bc forbidden. that it, pies and most
kinds of cake and puddings Plain cake and pud-
dincs, such as rice bread and tapIoca may he
eaten. \ man In training dgests things which
would trouble him ordinarily He should have as
much water as he wants. but ! do not believe I'm
the use Of beer or liquors Alcoholic beverages are
sometimes given to "A man when he Is overworkcd
but believe It IL better to let him lie OF for day
or two. All readily digcstibc vegetables NAV be
eaten. but soups tea. coffee and even milk If il
does not agree with the pupil. should be avoided
4 moderate amount of beef and mutton fat shoulI
he eaten. II will aid in training and I'm fact \,
little fat IL absolutely necessary But only small
amount Of butter should be taken. Men I'm train
ing should have their meals regular hours every
day
SLEEP THE GREAT RESTORER
Sleep is OF the most important things con-
nected with training man I'm training should
certainly be able to sleep well. and he should sleep
AZ least eight hours every night. He should be In
bed 1890 p. m. at the latest and he should arise
about ten minutes after he awakens I'm the morn
Ing
Never battle In cold water but take sponge baths
hath until perspration has ceased. and never take
Il shower bath or get into "A tub. In taking sponge
bath dip the sponge frequently into the water and
wipe the body perfectly dry with a rough towel.
The body will be much benefited by frequent baths
a this kind. They are never weakening. but on
the contrary are refreshing and nvleorating.
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