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
Owl-Free Track Day
WARMUP: Mosey to track, stretch your leg parts. THE THANG: 400 at tempo pace followed by 400 recovery, add a 400 each time until you reach 1,600, then work down the pyramid. An eat your vegetables type of workout, not the most enjoyable but it’ll make you fitter. MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Support your F3 brothers seeking new employment opportunities. COT: Kilowatt
SCARS - Halloween Edition
WARMUP: Mosey to the Bowl THE THANG: Snaked the Bowl until we found the tunnel love which was a new discovery for Fudd. Intermittent stops for Muricans with Blanks and Timex - Q had fun hustling back forth. Wrapped up with a garage loop featuring a picturesque view of Wegmans and got back at 0630 sharp. Great to see some of the-brave crew out today! MARY: Murica! ANNOUNCEMENTS: Terror Trails tomorrow!
The Brave
WARMUP: IPW, Potato Pickers :potato:, windmills THE THANG: 2 decks and a triple Nickle plus 4.7 mi 1st Deck: run to the flats on each level for 10 jump squats and 10 box cutters 2nd Deck: run up the deck 10 lunges, 10 LBC Triple Nickle: run to the hill Off Upper in the green space for triple nickel with 5 decline Meeks and 5 BigBoys at the bottom Finishing Move: run up stairs in the Wells Deck MARY: box cutters, LBC, BigBoys ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. terror trails tomorrow 2. Church under Bridge on Sunday, Oct 32nd…reach out to Blanks if interested COT:
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