A few days ago it was suggested in this column that it is very desirable that all men who intend to try for the football team next fall, should begin training now, by keeping in as good physical condition as possible and by avoiding, as far as they can, late hours and all other excesses of any kind. It is not only desirable that the candidates should do this, but it is in a way their duty.
This suggestion should be extended to include the candidates for all other athletic teams which will represent Harvard in intercollegiate contests. The candidates for the crew, track team, and nine should keep in such good health and strength during the winter that when the season of active training begins they will be in condition to do hard work from the first. If this is done, the preliminary work to get the men into condition will be unnecessary, and the members of the teams will be stronger and have greater endurance throughout the season. The danger of over-training will so be lessened.
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