Coaching and Care of Athletes

HURDLING Wednesday. Run 160 yds. over three hurdles at half effort. Run 240 yds. over five hurdles at three-quarter effort. Run 440 yds. on the flat, and continue over two hurdles, practice to be at full effort. Long, deep massage before bed. Thursday. Run 350 yds. with long, fast strides. Light massage. Friday. Rest. Preparatory massage for Saturday trial. Saturday. Light preparatory massage. No competition. Run a 440 yds. hurdle trial at seven-eighths or nine-tenths effort, according to temperament of individual athlete. Soothing massage. Final Week Monday. Run 280 yds. over six hurdles twice. Stride through an easy 66o yds. Light massage. • Tuesday. Run 160 yds. over three hurdles twice at half effort. Run 240 yds. over five hurdles at three-quarter effort. Stride through a very easy 440 yds. Long, deep massage before bed. Wednesday and Thursday. Rest. Light massage and a few free exercises. Friday. Rest. Preparatory massage for Saturday competition. Saturday. Preparatory massage. Heats of competition. Rest. Light massage. Limber up again. Final of competition for which training was undertaken. Long, soothing massage upon going to bed.