Is it possible for a person to be a long distance runner without getting "athletic heart?"

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Athletic Heart

Q. Is it possible for a person to be a long distance runner without getting "athletic heart?"

A. Yes. One of the greatest athletic events in 1916 was a run of one hundred miles, made between Milwaukee and Chicago by Syndey Hatch.

The former record for this run was eighteen hours, but was lowered by Hatch to fourteen hours. Every foot of the journey was run, and the only stops made were four, aggregating one­ half hour.

This run is remarkable, not only because of the time that was made, but also because Mr. Hatch made it at an age that is supposed to be beyond the period of active athletics-thirty-four years.

Still, one need not be surprised when he learns of the method of living followed by Mr. Hatch. He abstains absolutely from alcoholic liquors of all kinds, as also from tobacco. More than this, although he has made more runs than any other two athletes in this country, he has not developed what is known as an "athletic heart." Clean liv­ing and adherence to clean ideals have preserved his heart intact.

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