Modern Athletics 1868

TRAINING. 75 the day, and that isthat alldrink should be taken at meals, and not at odd times and^ in the shape oi putts verres. Condemning a traineeto thirsthas the same eirect as o-iving him ardent liquors. Both make him feverish, restless, and nnable to sleep. The times _ot taking the meals must of course vary according to circumstances; hut the maxim that "it is bettetro eat often m mode­ ration than to gorge oneself once a day," should ^ ever be remembered. Mr. H. Salter, a great authority _ on diet in training, wiselysays, "the great thing mtraining is to find out as soon as possible what mode of living the sub- iect has been accustomed to,and as it must to a greatex­ tent be the most suitableto his peculiar case, to adopt it without hesitation." Acting on thisprinciple, the dietary above mentioned will be found the most suitable lor gen­ tlemen, being that to which they have been most accus­ tomed. Pickles, spices, pepper, mustard, andall season­ ings, sauces, and therefore all made dishes and entrees, which usually contain such condiments, must bceareiully avoided, from their tendency to produce an unnatural appetite and create thirst.Liquids, likefood, should never be swallowed directly after exercise, as cases of ulcerated sore throat aresometimes brought on by drinking when the throat is heated byexertion. If intense thirst is telt the mouth shouldbe rinsed out with water, butnothing swallowed. Belief is often obtained by bathingthe wrists and feet in coldwater. ......... ,. ,, Much stress hasbeen laid on forbidding smoking, the mischief of which is unquestionable; but when tobacco has been freely used, more injury is caused tothe system bv a sudden cessation than by a moderate continuance. Bv far the best wayis to curtail tl^number of pipes con­ sumed in the day as much as possible, and so gradually leave it off altogether. Persistent smoking andathletics are incompatible. , .1 t •. -i r Sleep.—Of this eight hours is an outside limaint,d irom six to seven will generally be found sufficient, retiringto rest not later than 1P1.M., and rising fromabout 6 A.M.to 7 30 AM.,according to circumstances. Thebedroom window should always be kept open at top and bottom, slightly m winter and wider in summer. Foul air generated bythe human breathis nevermore hurtfulthan m abedroom, i 00 much clothing should not be placed over the chest whilst sleeping, as byso doing respiration ismore laboured, and