Pedestrianism

232 ON TRAINING. to entering onthe course of regimen and ex­ ercise, And in this stage of the business, the objects to be attained, are the purification of the animal system, and the promotion of the digestive powers. The diet orregimen is the next poinotf con­ sideration, and itis very simple. As the inten­ tion of the trainer is to preserve the strength of the pedestrian* he must take care to keep him in good condition by nourishing food. Animal diet is alone prescribed, and beef and mutton arepreferred. The lean of fat beef cooked in steaks, with very little salt, is the best, and it should be rather under-done than otherwise. Mutton being reckoned easy of digestion, may be occasionally given, to vary the diet, and gratify the taste. The legs of fowls are highly esteemed. It ispreferable to have the meat BROILED , as much of its nutri­ tive qualities is lost by roasting or boiling*. y • • i 1 - 1 • • . . , * " It mayserve as a preliminary rflle, ihat/mA meai " isthe mo?t wholesome and nourishing. To preserve " these qualities^however^ it ought to be dressed so as to . . Biscuit