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
Fall back!
The regular crew was back out Thursday for a great drizzly 6-miler. Out-and-back to McKee Rd with a nice pace up some solid hills. Great to have Providence XC coach Graffiti join us this morning. Hope he makes it back out. Good convos on the run at afterwards at Brakeman’s coffee. Cool weather is here boys :maple_leaf: :fallen_leaf:
Swift
WARMUP: 1 mile to the Bull Ring with dynamic stretches THE THANG: YHC got out there early with some chalk and marked out a new route (along with a few messages that only midriff seemed to notice). We started by taking the first loop together exploring new territory and making sure everyone knew the way. From there, the goal was to pair up with guys around your pace and FIGHT. We aimed at a minimum 7 effort. Each loop ended up being a little over a mile which I didn’t actually know going I to it. Somehow we landed right where we needed to be. 6 miles, right on time and mostly finishing together. MARY: Isn’t that the San Francisco treat? ANNOUNCEMENTS: It was great to see Wawa back. And the website has already paid dividends because we got to welcome Petey from South Cary. wildturkey official entered an era of respect. COT: You’ve seen the Promised Land, now it’s time to consider what needs to be left behind to enter it. One week left before we TAKE THE LAND.
WAMRAP
WARMUP: Lap 1 THE THANG: It involved the deck, Merkins, Jump Squats and Burpees MARY: Some ANNOUNCEMENTS: Not really COT: Thanks Tart for the takeout.
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