FREE, PEER-LED
OUTDOOR WORKOUTS
FOR MEN
Planting, growing, and serving small workout groups to invigorate male community leadership in South Charlotte.
OUR FOUNDATION
THE THREE Fs OF F3
Fitness is the magnet, Fellowship is the glue, and Faith is the purpose.
1. Fitness
Workouts take place outdoors in all weather conditions—rain, shine, heat, or snow. Led in rotation by participants, workouts adapt to all fitness levels.
2. Fellowship
Strong bonds formed in the Gloom bleed over into 2nd F lunches, coffee socials, and genuine male friendship that combats isolation.
3. Faith
Defined simply as belief in something bigger than yourself. We empower men to give back and lead in their families, workplaces, and local communities.
MORE THAN A WORKOUT.
A BROTHERHOOD.
Every morning in the Gloom, hundreds of South Charlotte men gather free of charge to sweat, hold each other accountable, and build lasting friendships that extend far beyond the workout.
NON-NEGOTIABLE
THE 5 CORE PRINCIPLES OF EVERY F3 WORKOUT
Free of Charge
Never any fees, dues, or subscriptions.
Open to All Men
Regardless of age, background, or fitness level.
Held Outdoors
Rain or shine, hot or cold, 365 days a year.
Peer-Led
Led in rotating fashion by PAX members.
Ends with COT
Every workout concludes with Circle of Trust.
WORKOUT LOCATIONS
FEATURED SOUTH CHARLOTTE AOs
Anvil
Outdoor peer-led workout.
Bagpipe
Outdoor peer-led workout.
Base Camp
Boot Camp (Moderate Intensity)
F3 NATION API
ORG 25124LATEST WORKOUT BACKBLASTS
B-dash: Pineville Lollipop
Long miles stretch the soul Short loops still carry us far No man runs alone :man-running: :motorway: :handshake:
SCARS: STARCH MADNESS
WARMUP: Unnecessary. Got right into the fun! THE THANG: Took a lap through the murderhorn, back up Ballantyne commons, and got an up-close look at the Wegmans. 3.6 miles later, it was a better morning than I could’ve imagined. Great weather, great pax, and a great pace Cheese Curd led the pack with a sheer determination to maximize his pace while still being able to hear soft_pretzel. Speaking of Soft Pretzel, it was great to hear about Montana. Glad to hear you did well and are recovering. Fudd gave me the secrets of how to best stack headlamps for maximum visibility. Can’t wait to mow my lawn at 4am armed with this new knowledge Strings and I caught up at the end to find that we both went to The Citadel. Glad he’s found us in SOB as he’s in South Park (for now) Timex and Redline had a great time, and they threw in some merkins on top of the route because they don’t know any other way. Great to have y’all out this morning! Glad The Worm made it out and caught up with us at the end MARY: She didn’t show up ANNOUNCEMENTS: Beer ruck/run on 10/24 and Terror Trails on 10/31 COT: A lot to pray for in the Circle and in the world.
The Brave
We ran to Torrington 50 jumping jacks 100 yard run, 10 yard bear crawl 50 burpees, 100 yard run, 10 yard bear crawl 50 push-ups, 100 yard run, 10 yard bear crawl 50 sit-ups, 50 burpees, 100 yard run, 10 yard bear crawl 50 squat jumps, 100 yard run, 10 yard bear crawl Buoy and Fire Hazard got in a bonus 50 heels to Heaven We finished with a few more exercises, but mostly running.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST WORKOUT
Show up 5–10 minutes early, bring glove liners or work gloves if needed, water, and an open mind. You don’t need to be in shape to start—you just need to post!
- No sign-up required, just show up
- Modify exercises as needed
- Receive your F3 nickname at COT
- Join the South Charlotte Slack group