by Peter Maher | Jul 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
In the next few weeks the world will be transfixed by the 2012 London Olympics so it’s an appropriate time to reflect on the vision of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics. De Coubertin believed that a country can only truly call itself...
by Peter Maher | Jun 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Distance running can be a blissful experience once you have mastered the discipline required, writes Peter Maher (Irish Runner June/July 2010). Some runners become so preoccupied with performance, times and niggling injuries that they fail to fully savour the sheer...
by Peter Maher | May 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Peter Maher presents his blueprint for taking on the marathon challenge (Irish Runner May 2010) 1) COMMITMENT: It might seem obvious, but this is a cornerstone for running a successful marathon. You will be a different person within a few short weeks of stepping out...
by Peter Maher | Mar 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Former Olympian marathoner Peter Maher talks about his chequered athletics career and rediscovering his passion for distance running as he approaches 50 Welcome on board for a tour of Peter Maher’s roller- coaster life in athletics. You will encounter tales of...
by Peter Maher | Jan 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
Running gets us in touch with our purest and most life-enhancing instincts, writes Peter Maher The paradox at the heart of distance running is that it can be simultaneously painful yet joyous. After what some might see as the monotony of training, participation in a...
by Peter Maher | Dec 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Marathon is a great metaphor for life, long tough at times good at times but as long as you keep applying yourself you do win. The lessons in running a marathon can be looked upon as trivial by many who are cynical. It teaches persaverance, discipline, dedication...
