by HarryAndrews (Author)
' I believe that there are very few people who would not derive benefit from a moderate course of training. 'A walk before breakfast is in my opinion worth all the medicine in the world. To the average individual it will be a hard and gruelling task for the first fortnight; but let him take heart from this very fatigue, for it is the surest proof that he is in need of what he is doing. 'Finally, do remember: Weakness is not necessarily an absolute Bar to Athletics' Harry Andrews, Crystal Palace Track, London, S.E. 1903
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Edition: Facsimilie of 1911 ed
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 03 Oct 2005
ISBN 10: 0747579075
ISBN 13: 9780747579076
Book Overview: Some of the twenty chapters are: 'Food, Drink and Smoking', 'The Athlete's Clothes and Embrocations', 'Vital Organs and Shape' and 'Judging Distance and Style in Running' Part of a stunning new series reissusing these timeless and hilarious classic sporting handbooks. The companion volume to Swimming and Boxing