News and Notes from the F3 Princeton AOs, and the F3 Nation
Shout Outs!
📣 Shout Out to Swish for running the Cupid’s Chase 5k while he’s still recovering!
Chip time: 28:55. Given that I was only cleared to run on Feb 1 (post infection), my goal for this race was just to finish. I was likely the only racer with a PICC line in their arm. I ran the same (hilly) course at 26:22 on Thanksgiving, but I was still quite pleased with this effort. The PICC line should be removed Friday, so I hope to be at The Rising next Saturday (can run but can’t do x-fit or weights until the line is out).
Swish
📣 Shout Out to Dick Clark and his M, Abby, for hosting an epic Superbowl gathering at his home!
📣 Shout Out to CuttThroat for taking the lead and Qing for the first time last week at The OAK!
📣 Shout Out to RedCoat for passing his Crossfit L1 trainer test! Watch out for his next Q!
📣 Shout Out to RedCoat (again) for getting a beatdown in downrange in Winchester, VA! No F3 locations, but he found a CrossFit box!
📣 Shout Out and Happy Birthday to Black Hole!
📣 Shout Out to Olaf and The PAX of F3 Morris for their planned march in the Morristown St Patrick’s Day Parade in honor of Yippy Ki Yay.
From Olaf (Bill Mahoney) of F3 Morris.
Hello Gents, St. Patricks Day T-Shirt logo was approved and waiting for the order link but wanted to get a head start.
Olaf & Dos
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
Color: True Kelly Green – White Print
Cost: TBD but I believe $25-$29
I’m expecting that they’ll confirm pricing on Monday and ask for a very short order window so wanted to start collecting your requirements.
Please let @Curtis Hoberman (Dos Equis) know qty and size you’d like. – Olaf will most likely be placing the bulk order mid next week.
From Dos:
This shirt honors Bryan McLean, Yippy Ki Yay. The Wardsmen will be wearing it as they participate in the Morristown NJ St Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, 3/14/2026….and we are invite to join them for it. Let me know your shirt size order so I can pass it along to Olaf for the bulk order. I am planning to join the Wardsmen for the parade. Let me know if you want to go, too.
🛡 Pick Up the 6 🛡
If you or a PAX could use support—prayers, encouragement, or help—reach out to the SLT. We’ve got you!
🚑 Several PAX have mentioned they’re dealing with illness. Please check in on your brothers.
This week’s schedule & Qs
Primary Announcements
The Anchor AO Update for February
F3llas,
F3 Burlington – The Anchor – News…
With schedule shifts, recoveries, &/or weather making it challenging for our Burlington Pax to consistently post, the idea has been raised to pause The Anchor for the remainder of February 2026, with a relaunch in March (TBD).
This not as a setback — but as a strategic tightening of the AO. Sometimes the strongest move is to regroup, heal up, recalibrate schedules, and come back sharper and stronger. This pause gives us space to do exactly that so when March hits, The Anchor launches with renewed energy and consistency.
I will update the F3 Nation Map to reflect TEMPORARILY CLOSED – REMAINDER OF FEBRUARY 2026.
In the meantime, I’ve encouraged The Anchor Pax to continue posting at F3 Princeton or F3 Hamilton during this pause. I know you will welcome them with open arms. This is to ensure that we/they stay stronger together & connected- “No Man Left Behind…”
Grateful for each of you and the leadership you bring to this region.
Peace.
SideOut
Hopewell Thirsty Thursday, Every Third Thursday – 2/19 – 6pm
Pennytown Pub meetup this week!
Hamilton Hibernian Fish Fry – Starting 2/20!
It’s Fish Fry Season at The Hibernian Hall in Hamilton, starting 2/20. Please respond with any and all Fridays that work for you. We will promotes the one(s) that get the most turn out. My recommendation is 6 pm arrival as the first wave of people there have cleared out by then.
Hitchcock Movie Night @ Hitchcock’s Home – 2/27 – 6:30pm
Good Evening!
Bring your Ms, Bring your 2.0s, Bring yourself, all are welcomed…
From 1955
A comedy about a corpse.
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble With Harry
Friday February 27th, 6:30 PM.
Staring Shirley MacClaine, John Forsyth, Jerry Mathers, and Edmund GwennJoin us at the Home of Hitchcock.
Hitchcock
12 Edgemere Drive, Kendall Park
F3 Bergen’s 2nd Year Manniversary – 2/28 – 7am
F3 Princeton Brothers—our brothers from F3 Bergen – The Shield Wall are celebrating their 2nd yr Manniversary, great chance to show what strong regions do: support each other. If you’ve never posted with Bergen, now’s the time – plan on it, add it on your calendars. Bring the F3 Princeton energy to Northern NJ.
SideOut
F3 Princeton 7th Anniversary Incoming – WWCP – 4/11 @ 6:30am
F3llas,
This year, F3 Princeton, marks our 7th Year Manniversary. The celebration date will be on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 7 Years Strong!
What started with a few men showing up in the gloom has grown into something far bigger than workouts—it’s leadership, brotherhood, and HIMpact.
To make this manniversary meaningful, Pax are encouraged to step in and step up by offering Time, Talent, and Treasure—whether that’s being a Q lead, helping plan, organize, support, or simply show up with purpose.
This isn’t about one guy or the Shared Leadership Team (SLT) carrying the load. It’s about ALL of us owning it together.
More details coming soon, but start thinking now:
• How can you serve?
• Where can you help?
• Who can you bring alongside you?Let’s make our 7th year something we’re proud to look back on—and even more excited to build on.
Be Free to Lead! Be Free to Serve! Be Free to Love!
BE ALL IN!
SideOut
Broad Street Run Lottery is open – 5/3!
Hey Guys- lmk if you are interested for Broad Street Run in Philadelphia this year, May 3rd 2026. Broad street is a FLAT 10 mile course in 1 direction, in fact slightly downhill! Lottery opens Feb 1st, 2026. Would be fun to do this with a group and it is great race for anyone who trains appropriately.
ScarU
2026 Spartan Event – Poconos – 7/11
Team Name: F3 Princeton
Date: Saturday Jul 11
Race Options: 5K or 10K option (10K has an early morning open option which I have registered for)
Race Type: Open (9:30 AM start Time)
https://www.spartan.com/en/races/poconos
WOLFSDEN40 – Try this coupon for a very good deal on the race. Not sure how long it would last.
Hey Guys this message is from Hei-Hei from F3 Morris…please read and let me know if you know someone!
Thanks!Princeton PAX — quick ask.
My Impossible exists to help people pursue their impossible through community, structure, and ownership.
F3 helped carry mine—climbing Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair. You didn’t lower the bar. You stood with me.
This April, My Impossible is partnering with Spartan to support 1–2 individuals in the Spartan Sprint (5K).
We’re looking for someone who:
• Faces a real physical or life constraint
• Will train and take ownership
• Needs community to do the hard thingNot charity. Shared commitment.
If someone comes to mind (F3, family, local community), DM me:
ScarU
• Who they are
• Why this is their impossible
• Why they’re ready
The return of GTE Events for 2026
Hey PAX who are up for a serious challenge: read the post from Cadre Daniel of F3….the Freedom Ops experience will be life changing I can assure you.
“Men of this great nation, from the first GrowRuck event conceptualized by F3 co-founders Dredd and OBT in NOV 2016 (Jax Beach, FL) until present, there have been 62 Growth Training Exercises (GTE) and Growth Running Exercises (GRE) with 3,502 pax completing one of these transformational events! Now in 2026, Freedom Ops (formerly GrowRuck) is bringing ten GTEs, one GRE, and a new event concept called Vanguard Series – Phalanx to strategic locations throughout the US. It is my strong opinion that every man should complete at least one GTE or GRE for his leadership development and the betterment of his own mental toughness. Added benefit… these events are guaranteed to accelerate community growth. Are you ready to be transformed? Are you prepared to transform your community? Get some! Sign up! Train hard! Perform! (the photo shown is from a cadre member training camp last winter in VA… the Freedom Ops cadre team is ready to change lives… how about YOU?!)”
ScarU
Sign ups are live now for the Blue Ridge GTE!
I know a bunch of bad asses in this group who would kick the pants off this challenge. Guaranteed you’ll grow as a person and as a leader- ask @Harjot Pannu (Cruiser) – Sept 25-27 in Blue Ridge, VA
ScarU
F3 Princeton App now available!
F3 Princeton has its very own mobile app! Thanks to Grasshopper for putting this together! Currently available in the iOS App Store and Android!
Battle Buddies in February!
Ok. @Curtis Hoberman (Dos Equis) had a great thought yesterday: let’s make January (and February) a Buddy Makeup month. I know some of you are “behind”. I will message each participant individually with your prior matches. You can let me know if you no longer want to participate or share any other thoughts on how we can make this work better for you.
BlackHole
Thanks to BH for organzing this. Find your partner above and let BH know if you want to join next month.
Missed the F3 Princeton shirt order? Check this out…
You can still order a shirt at a slightly higher price at the following link.
Downrange PAX
Posting at another F3 location is know as posting “downrange”. If you’re traveling, check out the #downrange channel on the F3Nation Slack for opportunities to meet up with brothers all around the world.
F3 Princeton Region SLT Updates
Catch up with the latest news around the F3 Nation with the following Podcasts.
The COT: News of the Nation Podcast
Stuff Worth Trying Podcast
F3 Nation YouTube Chanel
1st F – Fitness
🚨 Beatdown Safety Reminders 🚨
“As a follow-up, I would like to request all workouts start out with DiCCS as developed by F3 Waxhaw. This is a regular start at all workouts of F3 The Frontier (New Providence.)” https://coda.io/d/Stuff-Worth-Trying_dt9MwveNe4u/Safety_su8L3
Disclaimer – Is the disclaimer given before every F3 workout by the workout leader or site Q?
Cell Phone on your Body? Does at least one Pax have a cell phone with them during the workout?
CPR Certified? Does at least one Pax know CPR at each AO and preferably at each workout?
Site-Specific Safety? What else is/has your Region and AOs doing/done to ensure safety is prioritized and plans are in place?
Cold Weather Prep for the Winter Storms
Second F – Fellowship (sad clown no more)
Welcome FNGs
Welcome to F3
10 Steps for the New Guy in F3
Third F – Faith (something bigger than you)
F3 in the News and Media
Listen to ScarU crushing his interview on the COT Podcast
Read the full Article about F3 Nation and it’s impact on men’s lives and their communities in the Jan/Feb 2019 Men’s Health USA Magazine
Read the full Article about F3 Nation; A Workout Craze with a Side of Faith and how it is impacting the lives of men in suburban TX communities and around the Country.
Listen to the full episode about F3 Nation and how it’s impacting men’s lives across the globe as featured on the Order of Man Podcast
Listen to the full episode about F3 Nation’s origins, mission and what problems F3 is solving as featured on the Art of Manliness Podcast