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
🥏 WOMU - Welcome Back, Spackler!
Eight PAX took the field this morning for another glorious edition of WOMU Ultimate Frisbee. The temperature was 49°, which means heavy pinnie season is approaching! The Teams: 🟠 The Walking Wounded: Blanks, Spackler, Fresh Meat, Smokey 🟡 The Yellow Team: Mule, Cayman, Peaches, Cool Runnings Not entirely sure who was responsible for selecting these teams, but somebody clearly wasn’t paying attention to the injury report. Spackler hadn’t sprinted in almost a month, Fresh Meat was dealing with foot issues, and Blanks moves at approximately the speed of continental drift. Somehow, this collection of broken-down athletes managed to keep things (somewhat) competitive! The Thang: The Walking Wounded put up a surprisingly respectable fight, largely thanks to some absolutely phenomenal red-zone work by Fresh Meat. The guy was everywhere, making plays and keeping the offense alive. Spackler also made his presence felt, especially in the end zone. Unfortunately, the Yellow Team had a pretty effective offensive strategy of their own: throw the disc in the general direction of Mule or Cayman and let them go up and get it. More often than not, they did. Meanwhile, Blanks continued his ongoing experiment with playing defense. Results remain inconclusive, but the noises he makes while running may have slightly influenced a couple end zone attempts to Cool Runnings and Peaches. Smokey was out there making cuts so convincing that even his own teammates had no idea where he was going. The defense was confused. The offense was confused. But the moves were impressive! Despite the heroic efforts of the Walking Wounded, Yellow eventually pulled away for the victory, approximately 12–7. No official scorekeeper was present, so we’re going with that. T-claps: 💡 Caymen – Once again came through with the lights! At this point, WOMU might need to put this guy on the payroll. Much appreciated! 🔥 Fresh Meat – Absolute beast in the red zone, even with a bum foot. Also apparently moonlighting as Blanks’ personal Ultimate coach. 💪 Spackler – Welcome back, brother! Three-plus weeks away and right back into the action. Great having you out there! 🎂 Fresh Meat’s Grandmother – Celebrated her 103rd birthday! That’s incredible! Congratulations to her and the entire family! Announcements: - Terror Trails - 10/31 - Frolf League - Fall 2026 - Church on the Street - 11/1 - Canned Food Drive Ruck- 11/14 🙏 Smokey took us out. Another great morning of throwing plastic around with a bunch of guys who remember when Ronald Reagan was president. SYITG! — Blanks
Swift
WARMUP: Two out for the pre run Gump Run up Corporate .5 mile with dynamic stretches. THE THANG: 2mile circuit run on Upper hills, @7 out of 10 pace, to Community House. Recover back to Lower for another hill rep and back. Strong numbers and strong efforts this morning made it 'fun'. :hot_face: MARY: n/a ANNOUNCEMENTS: Terror Trails Happy birthday fire_hazard COT: Starch
Header’s Birthday Q!!
WARMUP: SSH, IW, THE THANG: Lots of Swings, Merkins, Situps, Deadlifts, Squats, Presses, Hammers MARY: Dolly’s, Flutters, H2H ANNOUNCEMENTS: Terror Trails, COTS, Brew Ruck, Holiday Party COT: Give us strength to help others
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