ATHLETICS.

Evening Star, Issue 17927, 24 March 1922, Page 3

ATHLETICS.

10 THE EDITOR.

Sir,—-It is a matter for regret that the scheme proposed and outlined by Mr Northoy for encouraging young runners should not have been put into operation in time for the championship meeting to-morrow, as a little experience at the dose of this season would tend to bring them out early next season. As some are still 'dubious as to the wisdom of giving young boys too much track work, perhaps some modification might bo suggested by which the strain of tho practical work would bo reduced and guidance as to general training introduced. There is probably far too much emphasis put on the value of a mb down, particularly by those who do not, even in the earlier part of their training, include plenty of walking, swimming, and tennis -to giro a good foundation. My earliest ideas on training, included a run on tho track, followed by a rub in dark, evil-smelling dressing rooms. Later experience has convinced mo of the value of tho general training which enables a special branch of .athletics to ho adopted as a natural development.—X am, etc., Scratch. .March 25.