Athletic Training

THE HALF-MILE RUN 55 the toes, or a clean stocking will answer the same purpose. If the feet and toes become chafed they should be protected by a piece of surgeon's plaster. If this cannot be ob– tained a little absorbent cotton or even a piece of clean cloth wound around the chafed spot will help. If it is found that the skin is tender and easily broken it is well to frequently soak the feet in a solution of warm water and salt to harden the skin. Unclean stockings or pushers are responsible for many cases of sore feet. These should be kept absolutely clean even if the athlete has to wash them himself. The first problem which confronts the half– mile runner is that of getting his legs in such condition that he can train without getting pains which come from sore muscles. To accomplish this it is necessary to do a great deal of moderate jogging before any effort is made to acquire speed, consequently the runner should take things easy at the starL If he becomes too ambitious he will find that he is making haste slowly. For the first few days he should swing along at a free gait and stop as soon as he feels tired. For the begin– ner it is not a bad idea to use' tennis shoes.