by Chris Smith | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog, Fitness, Running, Vivi Stories
It’s been a rollercoaster ride since my last marathon training update. As part of my training plan, I’d built it around two key dates: The Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon and the Hampton Court Half Marathon. They were the two key fixtures I wanted to aim... 
by Chris Smith | Feb 14, 2019 | Blog, Cycling, Monthly Topic
For those who have used Zwift’s online cycling platform, you’ll know what I mean when I say it has totally changed the face of indoor cycling. What is Zwift? Zwift provides a gamified, online game that enables cyclists from around the globe to meet up... 
by Chris Smith | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, Fitness, Running, Vivi Stories
As my marathon training has started getting more serious, I’ve been thinking. The last run I did (17k – just over 10 miles) was not enjoyable in any way. It was a battle from about 3k onwards. But I realised during it that sometimes you will have these... 
by Chris Smith | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog, Fitness, Monthly Topic, Running
It’s natural that the early January fitness motivation will drop slightly by the end of the month, but that doesn’t mean it’s the time to rest on your laurels. So, firstly, to all those who have started running this year, congratulate yourself. From... 
by Chris Smith | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog, Monthly Topic, Vivi Stories
Thinking about where I was this time last year, it’s mad to think how different my goals are this year. To start with, being what I’d call a non-runner, I never thought I’d be training for a marathon. I’m not there yet, but my running has come...