British Manly Exercises

MODERATE RUNNING. 15 The degree of velocity, however,must be proportioned to the length of thesteps. Too slow and long, as well as too quick and short, steps, may be equally injurious. RESPIRATION. During the whole time of running, long inspirations andslow expirationsare of the greatest importance; and young persons cannotbe too early accustomedto them. To facilitate respiration towards the end of the race, theupper part of the body may be leant a littleforward. Ilunning should cease as soon as the breath becomes veryshort, and a strong perspiration takesplace. MODERATE RUNNING. This is performed gently and in equal time, and may be extended to a considerablespace. In practising this pace, it is necessary to fix the dis­ tanceto be run; and this should always be proportioned to the age and strengthof the runners. A moderately cool day may accordinglybe chosen; a distanceof threehundredfeet measured; and the runners placed in a line at one end. They may thenstart,trot at therate ofabout seven feet in a second tothe opposite end, turn,and continue until theyreach the spot whencethey started. Frequent repetition of this is sufficientat first. After­ wards,they may run overthis space, two, three,or four times without stopping; and the exercise may then be limitedto this. c 2