by Chris Smith | Jan 9, 2019 | Blog, Fitness, Running, Sport, Vivi Stories
In my last post, I had just PB’d the Great South Run. It should have been the perfect platform for stepping up a level and ending the year in good running shape. Alas, that was not to be. A few short runs in November, and suddenly my plan to maintain (at a... 
by Chris Smith | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Fitness, Monthly Topic, Sport, Vivi Stories
Chris is the founder of Vivi Nation. He has completed duathlons, triathlons, cycling challenges and more. Read here about his love for exercise and all it brings: When I’m exercising, it’s my favourite time for collecting my own thoughts. It’s a time... 
by Vivi Nation | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog, Cycling, Monthly Topic, Sport
Recently, the British Cycling Organisation in partnership with HSBC UK hosted a mega-recreational cycling program with more than 200,000 participants. The massive city ride visited 14 cities in the UK. Cycling in the UK has over the years become a popular sport,... 
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 | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Fitness, Running, Sport, Vivi Stories
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... 
by Chris Smith | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, Cycling, Fitness, Monthly Topic, Sport, Vivi Stories
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...