The Pedestrian's Record

82 the pedestrian's record. It is wise also, if possible, to train with aman better than yourself. W. G. George, when he was in training for his matches with W. Cummings, used to run daily with W. Snook, who caused the crack to showhis muscle to an extent beyond his public performances. from two to ten miles. Train the same as for the mile, only the work must be increased proportionately to the distance about to be run. Never take exercise to exhaust, and if such effects be produced by long walks and run­ ning, it will be advisable to rest for a time ; after such repose, try again, and should similar symptoms supervene, discontinue training altogether, as a per­ sistence in efforts which prove themselves too exact­ ing induce weakness and devitalize the human system. JUMPING demands the same system of practice for each respec­ tive distance, from the 120-yard hurdle race to the long cross-country courses, as have been prescribed for the sprinter and the miler over the flat, only, in association with such preparation, long and high jumping must be combined. Jumping over hedges, stiles, and brooks may be indulged in during the daily practice, and this will bring out the muscles engaged in the function of lifting the body from the