{"id":7948,"date":"2019-03-30T21:51:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-30T21:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fodac.org.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=7948"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:01:02","slug":"club-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/fodac.org.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=7948","title":{"rendered":"Club Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"972b29ba-631f-4f0c-977a-4210b31a4d1f\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"eb6c46b7-04a1-4d72-860e-58101cf15c98\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"261\">Why Join Our Athletics Club?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"558\">Joining our club is about more than just running \u2014 it\u2019s about improving, belonging, and enjoying the sport together. Whether you\u2019re aiming for a new PB or simply want to stay active and social, membership gives you access to a wide range of benefits designed to support runners of all abilities.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"597\">&#x1f3c3;&#x200d;&#x2642;&#xfe0f; Expert Coaching &amp; Support<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"777\">Our qualified coaches are on hand to answer your questions, offer guidance, and help you train smarter. You\u2019ll benefit from expert knowledge in a friendly, supportive environment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"814\">&#x1f4c5; Structured Weekly Training<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1030\">Enjoy weekly, well-planned training sessions focused on building endurance, improving speed, and boosting confidence. Sessions are designed to help you progress safely and consistently, whatever your starting point.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1054\">&#x1f3df;&#xfe0f; Track Access<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1221\">Members have access to a running track for both club sessions (Tuesdays) and personal training (Thursdays), giving you a safe environment to work on technique and performance.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1259\">&#x1f465; Exclusive Members Community<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1432\">Gain access to our dedicated members-only Facebook group, where you\u2019ll receive important club updates, training information, and details of upcoming local races and events.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1474\">&#x2600;&#xfe0f; Summer Social Running Programme<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1636\">Our summer programme combines running with a strong social element \u2014 relaxed sessions that focus on enjoyment, variety, and building friendships within the club.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1665\">&#x1f3c5; Represent the Club<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1890\">Take pride in wearing club colours at team events throughout the year, including Cross Country leagues, the Cotswold Way Relay, and the Wyedean Relay. Be part of a supportive team and experience the buzz of club competition.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1917\">&#x1f4b8; Member Discounts<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1974\">Enjoy exclusive national and local discounts, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2085\">\n<li data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2033\">\n<p data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2033\"><strong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1995\">Sportshoes.com<\/strong> (with England Athletics membership) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportsshoes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Sportsshoes<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2085\">\n<p data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2085\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2055\">Freedom Leisure<\/strong> \u2013 discounted gym membership &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedom-leisure.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freedom Leisure<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Want more information? 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