Pedestrianism

\ 236 ON TRAINING. mited by the trainer, but left entirely to the discretion of the pedestrian, whose appetite should regulate himin this respect. Although the chief parts of the training system depend upon S WEATING , E XERCISE , and F EEDING , yet the objectto be obtained by the pedestrian would be defeated, if these were not adjusted, each tothe other, gnd to his con­ stitution. The skilful trainer will, therefore, constantly study the progresosf his art, by ob­ serving the effect of the processes separately, and in combination. If a man retains his health and spiritsdu­ ring the process, improves in WIND , and in­ creases in strength, it is certain that the ob­ ject intendedwill be obtained. But if other­ wise, it is to beapprehended that some defect exists, through the unskilfulnessor mismanage­ ment of thetrainer, which ought instantlyto be remedied by such alterations as the cir­ cumstances ofthe case may demand. It is evident, therefore, that, in many instances, the trainer must be guided by his judgment, and that no fixed rules of management can, with absolute certainty, be depended upon, for