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
The Woodchipper
WARMUP: run on Raintree up to SCMS THE THANG: Nice warm up run with updates on Alf's bush maintenance (or lack thereof) Once @SCMS interval info was given. Woodfox hill at a hard effort, recover back through the school parking and down to the track for one lap. Track lap was to be at a medium pace with the back half 100m to be a proper stride. Recover back through parking, and back to Woodfox hill. Complete as many times as possible (4 reps) all while avoiding about 50 run for your lifers doing intervals of there own, on the same course. Lot of action! All survived and returned to COT on time via 51. MARY: na ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT: Astro (Kyle Kirchhoff) prayers for flipper
Firestarter
After 50 years on the planet, I have learned that time with friends and family is the most important. We spend too much time rushing to the next thing. Slow down and lean into the present.
Houston Ridge
WARMUP: THE THANG: Always simple. Run 5 miles in a direction and make it back without losing anyone. MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: 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