by Chris Smith | Jul 24, 2018 | Blog, Fitness, Monthly Topic, Vivi Stories
I’ve recently come across two stories that have really inspired me. Both stories show that if you put your mind to something, you can achieve anything. Firstly, my cousin James Randall recently completed his first 69-mile ultramarathon, raising money for...
by Vivi Nation | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog, Cycling, Vivi Stories
‘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 Dan...
by James McKinven | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog, Cycling
Cycle commuting can be very dangerous, there is no doubt about that. The rush of cars, motorcyclists, vans, trucks and even other cyclists all fighting for space on the road makes it quite an unfriendly and intimidating atmosphere. But fear not! Once you get into...
by Maria Bailey | Jun 26, 2018 | Blog, Cycling, Fitness, Running, Sport, Vivi Stories
I’m Maria, and at a grand total of 27 years, I believe I can split my life into 2 very distinct parts: before exercise discovery and after exercise discovery. Before exercise discovery Growing up I was always active in a “playing out” kind of way. I would go on bike...
by James Randall | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog, Running, Vivi Stories
A little under a year ago, I hadn’t run properly for a year since doing a PB in the Derby half in June 2016. I was getting a little bit tubby, as I often do between races. I was having a few beers at a family barbecue and decided to do something for my sister’s new...
by James McKinven | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog, Cycling, Fitness, Monthly Topic
The hardest step by far when trying to form a habit, especially when it involves the commitment that is cycling to work and back, is actually getting started. That is making the first step, getting on the bike and starting to pedal. The first day is absolutely key and...
