Pedestrianism

ON TRAINING. 237 for producing an invariableand determinate result. But, in general, it may be calculated, that the knownrules are adequate to the pur­ pose, if the pedestrianstrictly adheresto them, and the trainerbestowsa moderate degree of attentionto his state and conditionduringthe progressof the training. It is farther necessary to remark, that the trainer,beforehe proceedsto applyhis theory, shouldmakehimselfacquainted with the con­ stitution and habitsof his patient,thathe may be able to judge how far he can, with safety, carrythe differentparts of the process. The natureof his dispositionshouldalso be known, that every cause of irritationmaybe avoided; for, as it requires great patience and persever­ ance to undergotraining, every expedient to soothe and encourage the mind should be adopted. It is impossible to fix a preciseperiodfor the completionof the trainingprocess, as it de­ pends uponthe condition of the pedestrian; but from two to threemonths, in most cases, will be sufficient, especially if he be in toler­ able