Bredin on Running & Training

ss RUNNING AND TRAINING. in this country, would spend many hours on the track each day, during fine weather, chatting to anyone who might be at hand, or sitting with a newspaper in the dressing-room between each spin. By somewhat following this plan an extra amount of exercise can be undergone when necessary, without over-taxing one's strength. If the weather be pleasant, a walk home after running is preferable to using a convey– ance, provided the distance be not very far. At the mid-day meal any ordinary food, plainly cooked, can be taken, such as meat and poultry, with a plentiful supply of vegetables, substituting fried for boiled potatoes, and toast again instead of bread. Milk puddings are naturally the most nutritious, and can be taken with stewed prunes or figs, which may both be commended to the athlete in training. In fact, the list of what he might eat would indeed be a long one; however, the following edibles can be wisely dispensed with: vegetables that contain a high percentage of water, such as parsnips, carrots, turnips, celery in a raw state, and both pastry and cheese. The athlete's object in choosing what to eat should be directed at obtaining such food as is easy to digest, and gives most nourishment, at the same time occupying as little space as possible. Many strengthening preparations are advertised as being of value to the athlete, most of which I have tried at one time or another. Certainly I can highly recommend the forms of food named " Plasmon." The cocoa of this name should be taken in preference to any other, and the biscuits and beef– tea manufactured by this firm are most nutritious. The latter can be taken after the morning run, and