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
Horsey - Man that was far
WARMUP: Run THE THANG: Run MARY: Run ANNOUNCEMENTS: I was late COT: Still late Ran the Horsey loop from the East side of Arbo today. It's been a while and I forgot how long that rout was. Just over 7.5 miles for those keeping score at home. Half turned back on the greenway and made it home on time. The other half spent more time enjoying the cool morning air. Thanks to all who came out. It was great running weather.
Swift
WARMUP: frasier fleetwood citgo out for the pre run. Rushmore run-up followed by dynamic stretches. THE THANG: Nice, cool 3min tempo pace intervals on the Carolina Thread Trail. Recovery pace back to start. 5 reps. Again great effort by all with the most vocal and encouraging award going to Gump! MARY: nah ANNOUNCEMENTS: Beer run Saturday @Bradshaws COT: Roulette
Balance and Agility
WARMUP: Mosey down to Fairfield for the standard affair, SSH, Hill Billy, you get the idea... Rocky Balboa for the OGs THE THANG: Today was about focusing on balance and agility, so each evolution was called with those in mind. Around Loch Ness Dips, Inclines, RDLs with a focus on slow controlled movement not letting your other leg touch the ground 10x each side, we did two stops then a little Mary back to back to back to keep the core engaged. Over to the bottom of Bagpipe hill for the box drill Sprint forward, side shuffle, back pedal, karaoke... +10 'Mericans between rounds for 3 rounds Off to Brixham park Dips, Inclines, RDLs Flamingo hop, back pedal, skip around the turf Dips, Inclines, RDLs Bear crawl, Flaming hop, back pedal, flamingo hop, lunge walk Wells Fargo Mary Back to launch MARY: In our hearts always ANNOUNCEMENTS: Still time for Oct. Challenge, Beer Run CSAUP this weekend, Bowlderdash/Super Bowl launch back at the bowl for now, Coffee at Wegmans, Terror Trails COT: Stay Present, Have Gratitude, Be useful
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