News and Notes from the F3 Princeton AOs, and the F3 Nation
Shout Outs
đź“Ł Shout Out and Happy Birthday to Mulligan!
đź“Ł Shout Out and Happy Birthday to Whistleblower Come back to The Rising soon, brother!
đź“Ł Shout Out and Happy Birthday to Walden! Keep it Simple!
đź“Ł Shout Out to SideOut for checking in from Chicago and Grand Rapids with downtown runs, plus the Dave Matthews Band stop in Grand Rapids.
đź“Ł Shout Out to Scoop for checkin in from Madison, Connecticut after spotting an F3 sign n on a window and jumping into the local gloom.
đź“Ł Shout Out to Cyclone and BabeRuth for a solid Battle Buddies meetup.
đź“Ł Shout Out to The Machine and Cyclone for connecting after the Sunday long run for Battle Buddies and talking tactical strength, conditioning, and what keeps brothers showing up.
Caddyshack World Cup 2nd F Recap
ScarU rallied the PAX for USA-Belgium at Caddyshack on Monday night. The game did not go our way, but the fellowship did, with brothers gathering for soccer, chatter, and another reminder that 2nd F keeps the week connected outside the gloom.
Mt. Laurel Launch Recap
F3 Mount Laurel launched on Saturday, July 11, with strong support from the PAX and Splinter on Q. Big thanks to everyone who showed up to help plant the flag at a beautiful new South Jersey location. Launch video: https://youtube.com/shorts/qZpfcnDyuT8?feature=shared. Shout out to SureShot for all the pics and videos.
Pick Up the 6
If you or a PAX could use support, prayers, encouragement, or practical help, reach out to the SLT. We’ve got you.
This week’s schedule & Qs
Primary Announcements
The Anchor – July 12
Thank you to everyone who worked to establish and participate in F3 Burlington. I wouldn’t have been able to participate to the degree I’ve been able to the past two years without that AO opening up and cutting the distance in half. It was a crucial stepping stone for me, as I hope to develop F3 closer to my home. Will always have fond memories of the many reps by the river.
Splinter
Thank you to everyone who helped make The Anchor part of F3 Princeton. This channel is closing from our Slack on Sunday, 7/12, but the mission continues—let’s keep showing up, supporting one another, and other AOs. See you in the Gloom.
SideOut
The Oak Mudgear Store – Closes July 13
The Oak F3 Mudgear store is open through Monday, 7/13. To get the order pushed through, a minimum of 12 items is required.
Orders of $100+ qualify for free shipping. If you’d like an F3 Monroe The Oak shirt or seat cover and want to be included in the bulk order, DM me with the items and sizes you’d like to order.
Order link: https://f3gear.com/collections/active-preorders/products/f3-monroe-pre-order-july-2026
SideOut
Toastmasters Talk – July 16
Please share with guys at all the AO’s.
Our Brother divesh, son of Unicorn, and I are doing a Toastmasters speech in Princeton on July 16 at 7 pm on his health journey with F3.
Please join us, we would love your support!
ScarU
Family Potluck Brunch Picnic – July 19
Here’s the SignUpGenius link for our Family Potluck Brunch Picnic on Sunday, July 19, at Thompson Park from 10:00 AM-2:30 PM.
If you’re planning to bring something that’s not already listed, please add it in the comments so we can avoid duplicates. Feel free to sign up for as many items as you’d like.
We still need volunteers to lead activities, games, and photos.
Thanks for helping make this a great time of fitness, fellowship, faith, family, and friends.
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFA82FA5FBC34-64730925-f3princeton
SideOut
Camping Trip Lead Needed – August Dates
Brothers, thank you to the 12 PAX who have responded so far. Based on the responses, interest in the camping trip is modest at the moment.
Top weekend choices: Aug. 1-2, Aug. 22-23, and Aug. 29-30. Top locations: High Point, Cheesequake, Allaire, and Wharton.
For this camping trip to happen, we need a HIM to take the lead. If no one steps up to own the planning and coordination by next week, likely have to cancel this year.
Who’s willing to take the lead?
SideOut
Summer Challenges – Through August
Brothers –
Our Summer Challenges run through the end of August, and I encourage every one of you to BE ALL IN.
Cross-workout. Cross-pollinate. Visit a new AO. Meet a new brother. Reconnect with one you haven’t seen in years.
You may complete a challenge, but the real reward is the relationships you’ll build along the way.
SideOut
Third Thirsty Thursday – July 16
Third Thirsty Thursday is one of our recurring 2nd F socials, alongside First Thursday. The next Third Thursday falls on this date, so keep an eye on Slack for the location and hard commits as details firm up. Recent social photos stay with the running album below.
Battle Buddies
Find your match, meet up, and send in a photo. Reach out to BlackHole 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.
https://f3gear.com/products/f3-princeton-made-to-order-dtf?variant=44365547634876
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.
F3Â 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.Â
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