The Modern Method of Training for Running, Walking, Rowing & Boxing

44* EOWTNO, CHAPTER YU. THAININGr POU ROWING, F.TC. T has been previouslystated in tlie present workthat training according to the rules laid down is the basisofgetting into condition for all athletic sports; but as there are rowingmen amongst all classes, and during the aquatic season prizes are given by the differentclubs, whichfrom time to time placeit in the power of all members, whether seniors or juniors, winnersofpreviousprizes,and the unfortunates of the season,to have a shy for a or other prize,a few hints, more especially for rowing, willnot be out of place. Here is no attempt to teach the novice howto lean overhis toes; how to dip, feather, pull home,or commitany of the niceties which constitute an accom- plishcd oarsman, but only to treat upon the best manner, and in as briefa style as possible, how he can get into conditionto givehimself a chanceof success,or at any rate ofbeing on a par with his better informed compeers. The present work is not intendedfor the guidance of watermen, or those who may row for good stakes, and who, when matched, leave their usual occupations,and devote their energies to TRAINING FOR ROWING. 45 1 the better observance of the stricter rules of 1 training; such men have invariably a mentor worthy of following, and -whose knowledge of right and wrong will lead them to success or otherwise, as the fates may dispose. The amateur, however,must be treated more gently and with more attention than the sturdier and hardier waterman, or others, who nMy have made the river and adjuncts their capital in their struggle through the worldfor a subsist­ ence. The amateur, when he has an engage­ ment before him, shouldtake into consideration the time he has allowed him to train, and the mode of proceeding will depend, in a great measure, on the condition and previoushabits of the man engaged. If a man is fleshyand of a full habit of body,a doseor two of mildpur­ gative medicine should be taken, and slow walking exercise only taken on the day the doseshave beenadministered. After the medi­ cinehas done its duty, if the amateur is very fleshy, a Turkish bath or two may be taken with advantage,the usual precautions against coldbeing used. The subject, afterone or two of these sweats, is prepared formore arduous work, which may be taken at a fair pace in the form of good sharp runs and fast walks, which, like all other trainings, will become easier and easier of accomplishment at each repetition. The above work, with rowing exercise, will infallibly bring the practitioner, if continued for any time, intoa proper conditionto contend