News and Notes from the F3 Princeton AOs, and the F3 Nation
Shout Outs!
📣 Shout Out to the PAX for putting in the work to make F3 Princeton’s 7th Anniversary a success. 92 PAX from far and wide were impacted by your efforts
Shout out to SureShot for these awesome photos and drone work!
Brothers—
There’s 6–7… 8 (hate)… 9 (nan)… 10 (tan)… and then… 92.
92 Pax.From Boise, ID to PA to NJ—men showed up.
A perfect morning—50°, felt like 45°, breezy, blue skies… but it wasn’t the weather that made it special. It was the men. Men who set alarms in the dark, and brought energy, encouragement, and brotherhood.
That’s what this is about.
But more than numbers… this was culture on display.
Y’all Leaders in Fitness, Fellowship, Faith – that’s the difference. That’s F3.
F3 Princeton Pax—this doesn’t happen without you. You stepped up. You led. You owned it. From planning to execution, from first welcome to last rep—you were ALL IN. Every detail mattered, and it showed.
And to the men who traveled—they didn’t just attend… they strengthened the fabric of what we’re building.
I’m grateful. Proud. And fired up for what’s ahead.
This wasn’t just a 7-year celebration…It was a statement.
92 strong. Building leaders – driven by culture.Y’all are my gifts because y’all are present! Thank you!
And just getting started.
Blessed! Peace.
SideOut
Huge shoutout to @RedCoat & @Sunny The Machine Sehgal for setting up the entrance obstacle course. Great way to preview the beatdown to come.
Huge Shoutout to Emeritus Nant’ans – @Curtis Hoberman (Dos Equis)@Marc Rubenstein (ScarU) & 8 co-Qs – @Rick Nuel@Vintage (Eric M)@JM ROONEY (GROVER)@Launchpad (Paul Harrison)@Ryan Kingsbury (Scrubbing Bubbles)@Justin Taffer (Sandtrap)@Killbill@W. Jason Griffith (F3 Risky Business) – who stepped up and led our anniversary beatdowns. What you delivered wasn’t just a workout—it was leadership and preparation.
Each station, each transition, each push—you set the tone and carried the standard. You made it seamless, you made it challenging, and most importantly… you made it meaningful.
Grateful for each of you for answering the call and making this milestone one to remember.
Huge shoutout and thank you to @(SureShot) who to land and aerial view photographs, timekeeper, @Harjot Pannu (Cruiser) – who made sure we are on time and rotating well, and #Huck L Berry – live streaming us on F3 Nation Facebook.
Capturing the moments, keeping us on point, and making sure this event lives on beyond today—none of it goes unnoticed.
With the photos and live videos, we can relive the event over and over. Grateful for your time, effort, and attention to detail.
Huge thanks to the fellowship crew – @Herve Francois (Stingray)@Dick Clark@Matt Hopkins (Brisket)@Curtis Hoberman (Dos Equis)@Patrick Chow (Black Hole)@Brian Huang (Zelda)@Marc Rubenstein (ScarU)@Harjot Pannu (Cruiser)@RedCoat@Ryan Kingsbury (Scrubbing Bubbles)@Launchpad (Paul Harrison)@JM ROONEY (GROVER)@Fernando (Cyclone)@Matt Wizeman (Franchise)@Fred Kelly (Grassy Knoll)@Wayne Frost (Takedown)@Hitchcock (Randy Sherman)@Aryaman Kulkarni (MasterChef)@Sunny The Machine Sehgal@Alan Hockenjos (Walden)@(SureShot)@Sachin Kulkarni (Scoop) & other Pax that brought stuffs on their own. You made sure no man left hungry. The early prep, the thought, and the generosity behind that breakfast did not go unnoticed.
That table wasn’t just food—it was fellowship, connection, and care for the brother beside you.
You helped turn a great beatdown into a complete morning.
Grateful for each of you stepping up and serving the PAX the right way.
SideOut
📣 Shout Out to Dos Equis for recieving the first Northeast Sector DosEquis Leadership Though Service Award (to be awarded every DOS years).
The story goes somewhat like this… A 63 year old man picked up a magazine in May 2018. Inside was an article about men gathering in the early morning hours for fitness, fellowship, and faith expressed through service to their community.
That caught his attention.
By then, he had already been recognized locally, by the state, and nationally for his impact and service. But he was looking for more. After looking to see no F3 locations in his area, he drove 63 miles over to a neighboring town. When leaving his first workout, he thought, “I want to bring this home.”
Grinding through the fall and winter, his relentless determination drove him to Philadelphia on Saturdays, putting in the work, learning the culture. Then in April 2019, alongside 15 other men, the F3Nation flags were planted in Princeton, New Jersey.
He brought the movement home. But then he kept going, pouring himself into the mission of growing and impacting men across the Northeast.
Fast forward to this past weekend: 92 men from across the country showed up to celebrate the 7-year anniversary of F3 Princeton. Shoulder-to-shoulder.
Today, millions of men now have access to more fitness, more fellowship and more faith across New Jersey, the Heart of PA and beyond.
Our word for guys like this is HIM, High Impact Men. But honestly, even that feels too small.
We call him Dos Equis, because he truly is our Most Interesting Man in the World. And the men of F3Nation are honored to call him our brother.
Love you Dos!!!
F3 Nation
📣 Shout Out to BlackHole for receiving F3 Princeton’s 2026 High Impact Man award. Hoist that Golden Coupon high!
Huge congratulations @Patrick Chow (Black Hole) on earning the 2026 #HIMpact Golden Coupon—well deserved, brother.
This recognition isn’t just about you showing up—it’s about the HIMpact you make every time you do. The way you lead, push, and lift up the men around you embodies what it means to be HIMpactful.
Keep setting the standard.
Congratulations!
SideOut
I am not one for speeches, especially one off-the-cuff. I am honored and humbled by your recognition! 🙏
Thank you to everyone who supported me, not just for this HIM award but over the past 7 years. Today is my F3 birthday too! 🎂
I want to thank @Curtis Hoberman (Dos Equis) for EH’ing my M to get me to post at the launch of F3 Princeton. As I imagine this may resonate with some of you, I was getting cold feet with going to meet a bunch of strangers to do who knows what, at an ungodly hour on a weekend! As someone mentioned recently, M’s are often the ones who push us out here. ❤️
She told me before I even knew it: you will like it! Just go! The rest is history! I want to recognize my fellow HIM finalists: @Sunny The Machine Sehgal ⚙️, who works tirelessly for F3 Princeton, and @Alan Hockenjos (Walden) 🏕️, for so many accomplishments in just 1 year! 💪💪
To those who want to be in contention for the 2027 award: @Dick Clark, our inaugural winner, posts to an F3 WO or event every single day of the year! For me, I am honestly leary to bring this golden coupon home. It will be a constant reminder to my M of how much time I devote to F3 in all its aspects: from posting and planning Q’s, to attending Post2Prosts and 2nd F happy hours, from figuring out Buddies to match each month to social media posts and tabling at various community events. My M often tells me: you spend more time working on F3 stuff than on actually exercising! I really have to hide this award! Nevertheless, I leave you with what our nantan @Achilles Estavillo (SideOut/JabJab/Scorpion King) encourages all of us to do: BE ALL IN! I challenge each of you to find what you want to do for the F3 mission and just go lead it.
BlackHole
📣 Huge ShoutOut and gratitude to @Sunny The Machine Sehgal for handling and collecting the funds to purchase the 10 things for the hygiene kit. For @Marc Rubenstein (ScarU) for setting up with Trenton Rescue Mission.
That’s what it’s all about: serving others, showing up with purpose, and putting faith into action. Your leadership made an impact beyond what we can see. Appreciate you both for stepping up and making a difference, brothers.
Special Thanks to #Knight2F3 for helping deliver the hygiene kits.
Trenton Rescue Mission was so thankful, grateful and excited to hand these out.
SideOut
📣 Shout Out to Huck L Berry, Head of Culture for F3 Nation for flying in to our region this week to hang with the F3 Princeton Crew! We had a great 2nd F at the Rocky Hill Tavern and it was a pleasure sharing the F3 Princeton 7th Manniversary with him. Many long beard pictures were taken. Come on back anytime, Huck!
📣 Shout Out to LaunchPad for posting downrange with F3 Skynet North of Dallas.
🛡 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!
This week’s schedule & Qs
Primary Announcements
Launchpad’s VQ @ The Swamp – 4/16 – 5:15am
🚨 VQ ALERT at TheSwamp! 🚨
@Launchpad (Paul Harrison) coming off the high of co-Q’ing at the 7yr convergence will Q his first WO at Pennington this coming Thursday 4/16! I think @Sunny The Machine Sehgal is a Third Thursday regular at TheSwamp. Who else can come support Launchpad as he rings the 2nd bell of F3? If so, don’t be late.
We gators start early: 0515 at TollGate Grammar.
F3 Frontier’s 4th Manniversary – 4/18 – 7am
Gents—F3 New Providence, The Frontier, is celebrating their 4th Anniversary this Saturday, 4/18. If your schedule lines up and you’re able to make the trip up to North Jersey, it’d be great to show some support. Always a good chance to connect, push yourself a bit, and be part of something bigger.
SideOut
Hopewell Thirsty Thursday – 4/23 – 6pm
Hitchcock Movie Night – Home of ScarU – 4/25
What are the 39 Steps?
Good Evening!
Come Join us for 2 suspenseful evenings…
The 39 StepsFirst, A heart-racing spy story…
From 1935 Alfred Hitchcock’s adaptation of the 1915 Novel by John Buchan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y554rUZ7vi8&t=73s
Friday April 25th, 7:00 PM
Scar U’s house, 429 Clarksville Road, West WindsorThen, Join us for…
Monty Python Meets Alfred Hitchcock…
From 1996 a parody play adapted from the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock.
Saturday May 2nd, 2:00 PM
Kelsey Theater, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor
FOR TICKETS reach out to @Hitchcock (Randy Sherman)While on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay becomes embroiled in an international spy ring related to the mysterious “39 steps.” Then he meets agent Annabella Smith, who is soon killed in his apartment. He must elude the police, who are hunting him for murder, while he tries to stop Professor Jordan from sending secrets out of the country. Hannay is assisted by Pamela, an unwilling accomplice who discovers the truth.
Hitchcock
Schuylkill River Relay – 4/26 – Philly
I’ve registered team “F3 Princeton” for the Schuylkill River Relay on Sun April 26: I’ve run 19 races in the past 3 years, and this was the most fun (https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/MontClare/TheSchuylkillRiver50kRelay). @Marc Rubenstein (ScarU) is confirmed. We need 5 more (including one alternate, who can run in a pair). Each person runs ~5 miles. It’s really fun. I’ve paid the full amount (cost is $47/person).
Swish
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
AAPI 5k – West Windsor – 5/10
Flat course in West Windsor
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Princeton/AAPI5KRunWalkPrinceton
Army Fitness Test – Tentative 5/31
Stay tuned for details
Tentative date is Sunday May 31 (TBC).
2026 Spartan Event – Poconos – 7/11
Reposting the July Spartan race event as some folks have expressed interest.
2026 Spartan Event in Poconos
Team Name: Princeton Six-Two
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/poconosWOLFSDEN40 – Try this coupon for a very good deal on the race. Not sure how long it would last.
spartan.com
Aviator
Poconos Spartan Race | July 11-12, 2026 | Obstacle Course Races
At the Poconos event, you’ll conquer a 10K and 5K on Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain, a true test for any trail runner with its dense forests and rugged hills.
Blue Ridge Relay – 9/11
Any runners interested in Blue Ridge Relay Sept 11-12? Lowes of F3 Indian Valley is forming a 12-man team. @Harjot Pannu (Cruiser), others and I have run this race before. It’s a lot of fun. Ask anyone who’s run it. If we are ambitious, we can try to field a NJ team. Alternatively we can join Lowe’s team.
BlackHole
Blue Ridge Relay signup / interest sheet – “Lowe’s bros” team 😆
Any questions about BRR – plz ask
RedCoat
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 March!
Blackhole has remixed the meetups for the month of March. Find your meetup partner below and let him know if you’d like to join.
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