Background

Formula One Circuit Crew was formed in July 1998 by a group of friends who had trained together for several years.

We gained our name from the founder members all being participants in the infamous 'Jeff's Super Circuit', a one and a half hour, outdoor, all weather, all terrain circuit class. If you don't think that sounds very hard, your welcome come and try it out. In the immortal words of our first Chairman, Jeff, 'It's no good being able to run if you can't carry your shopping home'.

Having realised that so many of us liked running it was a natural progression to join a club. As a group we were unable to find a club that catered for all our individual needs, so we decided to form our own club where the emphasis would be on fun, socialising and challenging the stereotypes of traditional clubs where only 'elite' runners are catered for.

If we could make one person who had never ran before, run, we had succeeded. There's no 'i' in our team.

We were affiliated to both Notts AAA and Midland Counties AA later in 1998. We have since joined the Notts AAA Summer Race League and the East Midlands Cross Country League.

Where can you find us?

Usually in the pub! Formula One Circuit Crew are based at Formula One Health & Fitness Club on Victoria Street in Nottingham City centre. We are next door to a bar called 'The Priory' (formally Bar Centro) on the 1st Floor. You do not need to be a member of the gym to train with us or join us. All we ask is that you make a small donation in the charity box to cover the use of the showers and changing rooms. If you did wish to join, Jeff & Chris can offer you some very competitive deals.

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When do we train?

• Tuesdays at 6.15pm

We run organised, stuctured sessions including speedwork and intervals to promote benefits to your fitness and running ability

• Thursdays at 6.15pm

This is steady run day.

Different groups are arranged to cater for all abilities. At least one group leader is available, to ensure that new members and beginners are escorted on the selected route.

Many of the members also organise more 'ad hoc' training sessions, these are usually the 'long steady run' type on Saturday or Sunday mornings and are also referred to as the 'Cappuccino Club' or 'Knitting Club' because people chat while they run then go for a coffee or a beer afterwards.

You are also welcome to take part in our Club Championships its for EVERYONE not just the 'fast ones'.

How do I join?

Membership is just £10.00 per year (£3 per year goes to England Athletics). Membership runs from July 1st. We also offer half year memberships from January, and a 'New Members Package' of £20.00. This includes the first full year's membership and a club vest. This reflects a £10 overall saving.

For that we give you:-

• Accompanied runs.
• Advice from qualified coaches.
• Free entry into Notts AAA races and East Midland XC races.
• Many social events.
• Discount offered to members at many running shops.
• Discounted club kit.

Would you like to an application form? Word Document or (.PDF) Send the completed form and cheque made payable to 'Formula One Circuit Crew' for the attention 'The Membership Secretary' to the address on the home page, or just drop it in at the gym.

You can email questions or enquiries to membership@formulaonecc.co.uk

Are you a beginner?

Many people say to us, 'I'd like to come and run, but I'm not fit enough'. Well, here's an alternative organised by one of our members. Nordic Walking appeals to new runners as it can be used to build up fitness in a way that does not stress individual muscles. By using the poles, the runner turns into a quadruped and spreads the effort of movement over 90% of the skeletal muscles. It is also good for core stability as each plant of the pole results in a contraction of the obliques. Nordic Walking als benefits the push off from the ball of the foot resulting in stronger feeling legs when running up hill.

www.midlandsnordicwalking.org

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Our commitment to our members

This club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity:

Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.

The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.

The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.

All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

All club members have a responsibility to bring to the attention of the club policies or behaviours that will affect the opportunity of members or potential members taking part in the club's activities.

The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.

'I'm Spartacus!'

Members of the club are also able to get copies of the club's 'underground' fanzine 'I'm Spartacus!'. Due to the underground nature of this publication who knows how many there will be, or when they will surface.

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Last Updated: March 16, 2008 Copyright F1CC 2007