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The Vivi Nation Podcast – #3: Eating healthy on a budget
When you first start out with healthy eating, it can be quite daunting. It is also one of the most difficult things to start and commit to because it is a complete lifecycle change. Chris and James discuss how best to eat healthier, without breaking the bank. Or...
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How to make lasting exercise habits
As winter draws to an end, it's a time to reflect on your early-year goals, many of which are health or exercise goals. Whatever your goal is - to start running, cycle to work, lose weight, train for an upcoming marathon - now is not the time to stop training. It's a...
read more The Vivi Nation Podcast – #2: Training for your first marathon
In episode two, we chat about what it's like training for your first marathon as a non-runner. In this episode, Vivi founder Chris details his training outline and tips, the biggest challenges, advice for other beginners and key takeaways. Virgin marathon beginner...
read more The Vivi Nation Podcast – #1: Tips for cycling to work
We are delighted to announce the very first episode of the Vivi Nation podcast is now live! It's designed to encourage an active nation, featuring interviews, training tips and tricks & inspirational stories. We cover topics on cycling, running, nutrition and...
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Eating healthy on a budget
When you first start out with healthy eating, it can be quite daunting. It is also one of the most difficult things to start and commit to because it is a complete lifecycle change. Before I start, one thing to note is that without committing to a healthy diet, you...
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Marathon training journey – part 4
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 towards to...
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The gamification of indoor cycling: How Zwift and co. have changed the game
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 and ride...
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The best fitness tech for 2019
As someone who is a tech geek and loves to keep fit, I like looking for anything that might have a crossover. From watches, activity trackers, apps and more, I thought I’d put together a list of some of my favourite smart tech and why I think they help help you keep...
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How to sign up for something you are in no way prepared for.
By Claire Donnelly. This is the unplanned sequel to the last blog I did for Vivi. Unplanned because I signed up for the Prudential Surrey 100 with the confidence that I wouldn’t actually have to do it. It’s the end of summer 2017, my Mizen to Malin cycle in Ireland is...
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