The Pedestrian's Record

54 the pedkstrtan's record. particular case requires ; the stout man by refusing those hydro-carbonaceous foods which are the very ones demanded for a lean one, and even the former must at times partake of alimentary substances con­ taining sugar ; for it must be remembered that fat is an element of respiration, and is a material which conduces to lung power, and for this reason is of vital importance to the athlete. A thin man wishing to train, although he requires different treatment to a stout one, must not indulge in pastry, etc., i.e., hydro-carbons, ad libitum, but only to that extent which will allow him to get greater development of body, and tonicity at the same time. Such will not want nearly so much exercise ; he should put on condition before he attempts muchexercise, and this, always allowing that the individual is otherwise in health, can be effected by slight walks and judicious dietary. As before said, all sorts and conditions of men seek to enter the athletic arena, and it is incumbent upon each, from the Oxford undergraduate to the son of the soil, to cause diseases to be cured, whether they be those of the over-taxed brain, or induced by over-drinking and bad habits. This done, strong health should be acquired by a due attention to those hygienic laws which are said to prolong life. They consist in early to bed and early to rise ; meals taken at fixed and regular intervals from tables not covered with luxuries, but with viands suitable to each ; and for all, beef or mutton, not veal or pork, form a