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A tasty Spanish reminder of the magic of bike touring
Two months ago I moved to Northern Spain, to a small town near Santander, to teach English. The decision was in no small part influenced by the geography of the place. A beautiful coastline hugged by a mountain range is a dreamy playground for the outdoorsy type. It’s...
We’ve fully launched!
When I first started Vivi Nation, our goal was to inspire participation in sport, period. I quickly realised the scope of this was far too big, so we honed our approach and messaging to focus primarily on running and cycling, two of the most accessible sports...
Hydration 101: what you need to know
When exercising, it's vital to ensure you have always properly hydrated for peak performance. Here are four things you need to know about hydration: Hydration = energy While most people are aware that the main goal of hydration is to stop dehydration and replenish...
A month in the life of training for your first ultra marathon.
James Randall is currently in training for his first ultra marathon, The Wall. This iconic ultra takes runners on a 69-mile route along Hadrian's Wall. James shares his training updates and thoughts in the run-up to the big day. Easter Weekend: Running is always a...
Cycling to Russia: to the World Cup by bike
Since founding Vivi Nation, I've been privileged to hear some amazing stories that have inspired myself and others to get fit and active. So, when I was told I needed to get in touch with an old school friend, Jamie Marriott, I looked forward to finding out what he...
Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training
High Intensity Interval Training is an advanced form of interval training, which is a workout strategy that alternates periods of short and intense workouts with less intense recovery periods. High Intensity Interval Training, usually called HIIT, is a popular...
Vivi Stories: Tom Slimming
'Vivi Stories' is a series of inspiring tales, thoughts, tips and tricks from real people. From running marathons to cycling 500 miles across Europe, find out what drives people to get fit and what experiences have been the best. This time, we ask Tom Slimming how he...
Vivi Stories: Claire Donnelly
'Vivi Stories' is a series of inspiring tales, thoughts, tips and tricks from real people. From running marathons to cycling 500 miles across Europe, find out what drives people to get fit and what experiences have been the best. This time, we ask Claire Donnelly...
Cycling in the city – the personal and environmental benefits
Every day, more and more people engage in cycling activities for both weight loss and leisure. One of the best things about cycling is the fact you can achieve your weight loss goals while having fun doing so. When you consider the many benefits of cycling in the...