The Pedestrian's Record

18 the pedestrian's record. disallowed or laughed at. Run the two sections on the same track, and superiority could be tested, and the watches would combine together, and without dispute a tale unfold, as they did when George beat Cummings over the mile in 4 minutesand I2f seconds. Enough has been written, we hope, to expose the importance of this subject, and it is trusted that the day is not far distant when this athletic problem will be solved to the satisfaction of those interested in sport. TRAINING. General Remarks. In the previouschapter an attempt has been made to depict in a superficial manner the various tissues which exist within the animal body, and particularly those concerning which, to a certain extent, the athlete should possess some knowledge. Whether in the education of the mind or body, a gradual system of training is required ; the youth cannot translate a Greek chorus before he has learnt Greek grammar, neither can the body undergo with impunity severe physical exertion without carefuland continuous pre­ paration. Mental culture causes the mind to develop, and impresses upon it greater power from day to day, and, health permitting, increases with intensity of con­ ception and activity to advanced age; a life during