News and Notes from the F3 Princeton AOs, and the F3 Nation
Shout Outs!
📣 Shout Out to Launchpad for leading his first Q @ The Swamp this past Thursday!
📣 Shout Out to Scrubbing Bubbles for joining the Spartan Team. Check this out if you’re interested in joining.
📣 Shout Out to SideOut for finishing the Jersey City Marathon today!
Grateful for the brothers who texted / messaged me last night & today at JC Thon. Appreciate you ALL.
SideOut
Even the route had Princeton…
📣 Shout Out to downrange PAX Bullwinkle for posting at The SOT, The Rising & The OAK this last week!
📣 Shout Out to Risky Business & CuttThroat for finding each other on the sidelines of their daughters LAX game!
📣 Shout Out and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Zelda & DickClark!
📣 Shout Out to Dos Equis for recieving the first Northeast Sector DosEquis Leadership Though Service Award (to be awarded every Dos years). Please read the meaningful words ScarU shared at our 7th Anniversary.
Gentlemen,
ScarU
Eight years ago, Dos picked up a magazine, read about F3, and something sparked. Instead of letting it pass, he acted. On June 30th, 2018, he drove 60 miles to Reeves Park in Phoenixville for his first workout—where he earned the name Dos Equis.
But he didn’t stop there. From late 2018 into early 2019, he kept making the trip to F3 Philly, learning, building relationships, and preparing for something bigger—because he had a vision: “I want to bring this home.”
And seven years ago, he did.
F3 Princeton launched with 15 men… and because of that one decision, what started as a single AO has grown into a movement across New Jersey and throughout the Northeast.
Dos Equis didn’t just build regions—he built men.
He reminds us, “This world needs more men like us—strong in body, character in virtue… caring for family as well as strangers… deeply rooted and bearing fruit.”
That’s not just something he says—it’s how he lives.
He embodies what we call living third—putting others ahead of himself again and again.
And he’s a true fisher of men—bringing guys in, connecting them, and helping them find something bigger than themselves… from NJ to PA to NY and across New England.
And for me personally… I wouldn’t be here without him.
Seven years ago, I found F3—and it gave me fitness, fellowship, and faith… a deeper sense of purpose in my life. He believed in me, gave me the opportunity to serve as Nantan, and has stood by my side as Weasel Shaker during my time as Northeast Sector Q.
At his core, his life and leadership come down to something simple:
“See a need… and respond to meet that need.”
And because he did… we’re all here.
Gentlemen, please join me in honoring the first ever Northeast Sector Leadership Award recipient, Curtis “Dos Equis” Hoberman.
Dos… your legacy is already woven into the fabric of this region—and it will endure for years to come. In fact, from this day forward, this honor will carry your name: the Dos Equis Leadership Through Service Award
It is my HONOR to give you this award in your name, which will be given every 2 years to a worthy PAX in the region, who serves/gives back, who lives third and who inspires us.
🛡 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
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
Attitudes in Reverse Mental Health Awareness Walk – 5/16 – 8:30
Attitudes In Reverse is going to have a mental health awareness walk at West Windsor Community Park on Saturday, May 16th 9 am to noon. Registration starts at 8:30 am. Donations are also welcome. I’ll be there with scouts from Troop 66 to assist with the opening ceremony.
Attitudes In Reverse educates students, parents, and school staff about mental health disorders and that it’s OK to ask for help. Please come out and support this local organization.
Franchise
Hopewell Thirsty Thursday – 5/21 – 6pm
Army Fitness Test – Tentative 5/31
Stay tuned for details
Tentative date is Sunday May 31 (TBC).
F3 Essex 4th year Anniversary – 6/6 – Panther Park
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 April!
No new buddies for April. Find your March buddy and meet up if you haven’t already.
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)
Freed To Lead Zoom Call
F3 Nation’s (Nantan) Dark Helmet and several other HIMs will be going through “Freed to Lead” starting tonight April 16th until May 21st. It’s a great source to expand your F3 knowledge and find out why HIMs are big on getting Sad Clowns into the gloom and pursue a specific mission:
“to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership”.
Zoom link on the SS, call starts at 8:30pm-9:00pm central time. It will be recorded if you need to revisit later.
It’s more than just a workout, gents! SYITG!
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