Athletic Training

54 ATHLETIC TRAINING his momentum. At the same time the run– ner should make sure that he is holding his head well up, just as in walking, for this will enable him to breathe freely. It is especially important that distance run– ners should breathe properly. Practically ev– ery distance runner breathes through both the nose and mouth. The "wind" is one of the. most essential things to success in distance running, consequently the athlete should be extremely careful not to waste his strength by incorrect breathing. Most distance runners get what is called "the second wind" for most distances from a mile up. In the case of a mile run this reaction comes usually 1 during the third quarter and is a distinct relief to the runner. One need not feel worried if he fails to get his second wind, for I have known mile· runners to fail to get it and still others who did not realize it when it did come. All distance runners should take scrupu-:– lous care of their feet and under no circum– stances permit the toes to become raw and sore. All kinds of trouble arise from sore feet. The distance runner should wear com– fortable shoes with chamois pads to protect