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MM* M wi l CE JA TH Page 6 THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1979 ' “ HlllllllllllllllllllllCOUPONlllllllllllllllllllllB JUMBO BURGER, FRIES & MED. COKE ^ (Reg. $2.09) with coupon $1 30 n 95 \Prof advises beginners on jogging Offer expires Sat., Oct. 13 mi CALL IN YOUR ORDER 846-7466 University Drive at Welborn Overpass M.-Th. 10 to 10 F.-S. 10 to 11 Sun. 11 to 11 By STEVE CRITCHFIELD Battalion Reporter Fads come and go. Most seem to disappear overnight, but one is run ning away with the American pub lic: jogging. In the past two years, the number of participants in this sport has in creased dramatically and will prob ably increase even more in the fu ture. George Jessup, associate profes sor of health and physical education at Texas A&M University, said Monday that although it is easy to become involved with jogging, the novice should understand how to begin a running program. Jessup, an authority on exercising to improve the cardiovascular sys tem, said the beginning jogger should start by running for short periods of time, about five minutes, and gradually increase the running time. “The jogger should increase run ning time at his own pace,” Jessup said, “Some peoples bodies take longer to adjust to the extra exer cise.” Jessup said the runner should be able to carry on a conversation while jogging. “If you can’t talk while you’re running,” he said, “You’re working too hard and need to slow down.” After running for 20 minutes, Jes sup said, the runner should check his heart rate for 10 seconds. “A pulse range of 24-28 beats in 10 sec onds is optimum,” Jessup said, “If it is lower than 24, you should pick up your pace and if it is higher than 28 beats, you should slow down,” he said. MAKE a a a TIME Pay Off Help Supply Critically Needed Plasma While You Earn Extra CASH At: Plasma Products, Inc. 313 College Main in College Station -• mmm. Relax or Study in Ouf Comfortable Beds While You Donate — Great Atmosphere $io o ° Per Donation — Earn Extra — Call for more information 846-4611 Jessup said the heart will strengthen in time, allowing a faster pace without overworking. “Never overwork yourself,” said Jessup, “There’s nothing wrong with stopping to walk.” Stretching prior to jogging is im portant, Jessup said. He said passive stretching is best. It is performed by letting the body weight pull muscles to their fullest extension. Jessup said one of the best ways to stretch is to stand with toes on the edge of a curb and let the heels hang off, allowing body weight to pull the heels down. Another is to slowly bend over to touch the toes, letting torso weight pull the hands to the floor, then leaning backwards as far as possible, he said. Jogging in heat should be avoided if a runner is not used to it, Jessup said. Cotton clothing should be worn because it absorbs perspira tion. Jessup also advised wearing a head covering when jogging in heat. Jessup said drinking water about two hours before jogging should prevent dehydration and that salt tablets should be avoided because too much salt in the body can cause cramps. “A lot of people think by taking salt tablets that they are replacing salt lost by perspiration, when what they actually lost was water,” Jessup said. Jessup said it is best to run on re silient surfaces such as jogging paths made of decomposed granite or a rubberized track. Asphalt is the next best surface, Jessup said. He ad vised against running on concrete. “Proper jogging shoes are a must,” Jessup said, “They should offer sufficient lateral support, have a wide heel, and stable soles.” Jessup said the best way to obtain a good pair of running shoes is to talk to a salesman in a running spe- Sun Theatres cialty stores and follow their advice. Jogging injuries are caused almost always by improper shoes/’ Jessup said. 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Glider designed for level terrain r Chico' dCkiecr. 3109 Texas Avenue Bryan, Texas 77801 I RESTAURANT presents Happy Hour 4-6 (7 days a week) 2 for 1 per person 10% discount for all A&M students with current I.D. Mon.-Thurs. only. Four aerospace engineering stu dents at Texas A&M University have designed a hang glider with go-kart engine, collapsible propeller and a 32-foot wing span that could be a boon to hang gliding in flat and level terrain. The propeller-driven wing is the work of David Lund, David Bator, Tim Morse and Mike Watts, who designed the craft as a class project. All four are hang glider pilots and have other aviation experience. The group hopes to polish the de sign, build a prototype and get the Cygnet — as they call their flying machine — into production. Another pilot already has asked about acquiring the plans. The men figure a Cygnet would sell for about $2,500. But progress toward production has been delayed. All four students graduated in the spring with Lund now working for NASA and Bator on active duty in the Air Force. Morse and Watts are working on graduate degrees at Texas A&M. “We’re still working on the basic itfi the hig |“Ifs just t id so long said. “No o pated an on i An Am Chicago, |j)assengers i . » i . ,Muted to a design, explained WattsofSl( ^ ere thorc City. The Cygnet would weijifeajj “Th e y pounds empty if built of aluni« nn j n g ^ and fabric. “That could be redi«N one 0 f if it is built of foam and fiberglii p on ^ a y anc any of several new, light-weiglit^ ar n V e at terials for which there are not pj or j^- an neering numbers yet,” Morses®^ Tuesd The 46-inch prop is spring kip Congress to collapse when the engine is wig f u t e 0 f down, reducing aerodynamic®^ ^ The McCullough 101B engine,: ]fl ationa ] Li and control linkage weighs ™H|o-Calettsbi po ^ nds ’ , , . , , Bth the pa; The students designed ^ jReorgcinizcit with a canard, a tail-like controliL pj-g^dgr face ahead of the wing, to rerf/ g u j st e p] the stall characteristics. The anc j j ( net’s top speed is 45 mph willKg or( j er £ mph cruise velocity and 20 velocity. | MANOR EAST! STARTING OVER ANIMAL HOUSE WHEN A STRANGER; CALLS SKYWAY TWIN WEST WARRIORS UP IN SMOKE EAST CENTERFOLD SPREllfel^f C JAILS AIT BABYSITTER! 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