The Washington times., 1912-04-22
ENTRIES INCREASE
FOR T|MES.NEWS
MARATHON EVENT
Stowell Enters Two Ath-
letes From the Washing
ington G. G. G.

Forty long distance runners from this
city and fifty from Baltimore have sig
nfhed their intention of entering the an
nual Times-News Intercity Marathon
race which 10 to be held on May IL from
Laurel, Md, to the Baltimore News
Building in Baltimore. The entry list is
expected to reach 100 by the middle of
the week and hope is expressed that the
high water mark of 12S will be sur
passed before May 4, the date set for the
close of the entries
Two Washington Cross Country Club
runners were entered by Jack Stowell,
OF that CLUB, yesterday before the men,
bers Of the organization took the road
yesterday afternoon. Dick Scofield, who
II will be remembered was one of the
five men who won the team trophy for
the club last year, will again try his
luck. Wilson Hullfish, brother of the
boy who ran for the club last year
and was among the five runners who
won the team trophy, will enter with
The Washington Cross Country Club
has four of the members who won the
trophy last year again In competition
the race to Baltimore and hopes to
land the trophy. Twelve members of
the CLUB took a preliminary run yester-
day aRd finished in good condition. No
time was taken on the twelve-mile
workout.
Rusch and Adams Enter.
From Baltimore comes word that two
additional entries, those of c. L. Rusch
and M. T. Abram, have been received,
which brings the total up to an even
half hundred for that city. Washington
Is but ten behind the Monumental City
nj the number of entries. which brings
the total number of men to run in the
tntercity race up to ninety.
I'm training for n Marathon race"
says Mr.. Murphy, two things must be
taken into consideration.
"Ffrst-You must get yourself in the
best possible healthy condition before
attempting any such feat.
"Second-Ffnd out II you are adapted
to this kind of a race. II not fit, then
keep away.
Health Imperative.
THE first is the most important No
one can ever do we'll in any kind of an
athletic stunt unless he enjoys the best
of health and general good condition.
My advice Is to begin at once to lead
the simple life by sleeping long hours
and in taking great care of the body
during the training days. Eat nourish-
ing foods and plenty of it. Do not
IN front OF you, though too much pastry
is not well.
''As to the actual work for the race,
Il Is best to get out with bunch Of
boys. for then you will be able to get
some line on pace and what general
powers are needed to carry you through
race Running with pack is the best
thing in the world for the runner. This
is much easier than running alone.
The amount of work varies in diff
ferent men, and a whole lot depends on
the entrants's daily occupation. Johnny
Hayes, who won the last Olympic clas-
sic event n clerk in a
employed the run one night and walked
the next stunt and what condition no
was in is remembered by those who
watch such things When pace had
killed off the others he was compare
lively fresh, and could have gone fer
ther. He used to run about three miles
one day and walk seven to ten miles
the next. Walking is a great aid and
should be INDUCED in freely.
Don't Hesitate.
Another thing: Do not be afraid IL
run. There Is often a splendid oppor-
tunity passed up because a runner had
not the heart to extend himself, fearing
some serious aftermath. When runner
is properly trained he may go in steady
style and then have plenty in reserve
for the last few miles of the run.
Boys sixteen to twenty years old
need not train too much, but should
exercise the greatest care in prepara-
ton. You are more inclined. to do toe
much work at such times. 1t is i'm
possiblet lay down any set rule for
training, for what is tonic for one ath-
lete might poison another. 1t Is by far
better to train too little than to be tired
and worn out from oVerwork.
DO not run at least for two hours
after a hearty meal.
Don't drink too much cold water di.
rectly after running, and never drink
iced water at any time during trainine
or actual racing. Above everything else
cut out smoking of every form. This
impairs the wind and skaters the
nerves.
'"Try to do all your work on dirt
roads and be sure to keep the shins and
lower legs covered or you will get shir
lameness. which is the worst thing tC
encounter in this work.
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