Born Again Runner – Irish Runner Feature Article
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
Marathon Manifesto
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
The Inside Job
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
Olympic Lessons
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.