The 100-UP Exercise

54 THE " 100-UP " EXERCISE running, the feet should fall on the ground as each s.;tride is taken in a straight line, thus:- , ............ _____ ,,,,,,,, ',, ....... _____ ,,,,,,, ',.... -----~"""" ......... ______ ,,.,,.,.,, The markings denote faultless footmarks when race walking or rnnning correctly, in contrast to ,;~ -- -- ....... ____ _ denoting bad form in running or walking. The " 100-Up," prop rly practised, insures absolutely correct running action. The bringing up of the knee to the level of the hip in practice insures the longest individual stride-action po sible of accomplishment in competition, although in running the knee is not brought up higher than just high enough to permit of the leg and foot to hoot out forward to their fullest extent before the ball of the foot comes in contact with the ground, from whence the next stride or spring is taken. The " Century " xerci e teaches all this to perfection. The Correct Pose. The correct pose of the head and body in ordinary walking is upright, yet loose and supple. There should be nothing stiff or rigid in the carriage, yet there must not be any perceptible movement pre ent