The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-06
lntercity Race Tomorrow to
Be Biggest Run In
Southern Annals.
ENTRANTS PROVED
IN GOOD CONDITION
Physicians Examine Contestants
for Physical FitneSs-Directions
for Runners and Attendants
Marathon day

TomOTrOw's Marathon dayI
With every detail calculated 20 add 20
the convenience and comfort Of COM
petitors, officials, and spectators already
arranged. favorable weather is all that
VIII be necessary TO make the second
annual renewal OF the intercity race
the greatest run in the annals OF South
ern sports.
one hundred and thirty athletes. the
largest field this section Of the Amateur
Athletic Union has ever known, are on
the list While several have fallen be-
low the standard required In the medical
examinations. The number that goes TO
the mark at Laurel tomorrow wiz ex-
ceed all previous lfIf rIls-
The physical tests Kor the IVashfneto7
men in the race were held at the Y NJ
c A last night In order that no man
not IN perfect shape be allowed TO start
these tests we're made compulsory. The
heart ana lungs Of each eutrant were
examined and each man was checked I'd
by Professor Beckett, head Of the de-
paTtment Of physical education in the
association
The doctors who did the examining
last night were 5 Il Greene, H. r.
Elliott ". D HardesJy. c. S. White,
and R S Trimble-
Results Of Training.
All OF the physicians remarked upon
the surprisingly good condition Of ali OF
the men, which is taken as a pretty
good indication that the systemarfc
training which has been going on for
the last two months has had the de-
sired effect in prfming Washington's
delegation
Today VIII be a day OF rest for prac-
ucally every man ii the race. Previous
70 last nights examinations several Of
the athletes were out for short runs
which ended their preparations. and all
are now ready Tor the starters gun.
Competitors must remember that the
race VIII be started at the stroke Of
IL. AsDirents fer Marathon glory
should De on the scene ef tic. start
some tim before ne rale, 10 enable
them to prepare FOR the journey. -Four
trains may be had out Of washington
that VIII land the lads IN time. but
only three viii give them ample time
10 perform the many little details
that will arise at the start Don't
leave Washington at the last moment.
Cor Il viii only prove nerve-raCking.
and waste a lot OF -he energy sure
TO be needed before the race has been
completed Get an early train out Of
rive at Laurel, get into your toys as
soon as possible, and await the start
OF the event
Rooms for Runners
Attendants are also requested to take
the trains with the athletes, so that no
confusion viii occur at the last mo-
menL Arriving az Laurel, the athletes
viii repair at Once to the Laurel Hotel.
vHe-e rooms have been reserved after
getting into running toys. have the
masseur round the rough muscles into
shape and after the preliminary work
report to the clerk Of the course. VII
ham Foley, OF Georgetown University,
and obtain your own number and that
Of your attendant, also
After getting your number nothing
remains but 10 wait for the start Of the
race Do not walk about. but sit and
rest every moment you can, as you Will
need all your strength before the route
has been completed
once the race has started Il might
not be amlsS 70 warn the DOviCes 10 be
careful Of the pace set by the more ex-
perienCed athletes, for, Il care IS not
taken during the early stages Of the
run, some viii have q hard time 10
negotiate the distance. Set your own
pace. and If g faster fellow passes yO1f
do not become discouraged. but keep
your own steady stride and you viii
ind that you viii overhaul many who
passed you before the finish is reacneL
Run with all the reserve energy YOU
can and do no spTinting.
Advice for Attendants.
To the attendant a word OF advice
may prevent his charge from becoming
disqualified. Do not ride ahead during
any part Of the race unless you go to
repIenish the sponge, which. by the way,
you should carry. in addition 20 several
oranges, otherwise the officials might
think you are pacing your man. Keep
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