News and Notes from the F3 Princeton AOs, and the F3 Nation
Shout Outs
📣 Shout Out and Happy 78th Birthday to Takedown!
Happy 78th or 7hate Birthday, Wayne Frost (Takedown) 🤼 proving age is just another opponent to put on the mat! Have a great one, HIM! Thank you for all you do.
Achilles Estavillo (SideOut/JabJab/Scorpion King)
📣 Shout Out to F3 Princeton AO Site Qs for coordinating Iron Pax Challenge scheduling. Stay tuned for AO Schedules
📣 Shout Out to ScarU & Franchise for a great 4th Annual F3 Camp hike, BBQ dinner, and firepit
A great time was had by all at the 4th annual F3 camp, which included a hike, BBQ dinner and Firepit. Thanks for all who attended and contributed!
Marc Rubenstein (ScarU)
Next year, I suggest we set a first Sat in Aug date, keep it simple and return to High Point!
📣 Shout Out to ScarU for volunteering to Q Iron Pax Challenge weeks while still recovering
Im happy to Q for any of the iron pax weeks on Sat as I can proctor since I cant lift for another month. Will need an assistant to demonstrate lol
Marc Rubenstein (ScarU)
📣 Shout Out to Shades, Grassy Knoll, Risky Business, Rolling Stone, Freestyle & Zelda for keeping the AO fueled with coffee and cake.
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
Iron Pax Challenge – Week 0 – August 31
You’ve been dreading it all year long and it’s finally here!
Iron Pax Week 0 starts next Monday!
Make sure you’re registered so the rest of F3 Nation hears all about us!
First Thirsty Thursday – September 3rd
First Thirsty Thursday is one of our recurring 2nd F socials, alongside Third Thirsty Thursday. Keep an eye on Slack for the location and hard commits as details firm up.
GTE-74 Blue Ridge Freedom-Ops – September 25
Achilles Estavillo (SideOut/JabJab/Scorpion King)
PAX — if you’ve been thinking about doing a Freedom-Op, this is your sign.
GTE-74 Blue Ridge
📍 Blue Ridge Mountains (Leesburg,VA)
📅 Fri 25 SEP 2026 – Sun 27 SEP 2026
Marc Rubenstein (ScarU)’s video captured it perfectly — this is more than just a weekend getaway. It’s an opportunity to step away from the noise, embrace challenge, strengthen bonds with other men, and recharge physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Freedom-Ops have a way of pushing men outside their comfort zone while building deeper connection and perspective.
I’ve never done this, but been hearing about it, I am considering to do it. If you’ve never done one before, consider this your invitation.
If you can, get registered by 2359hrs today for lower registration price. Checkout the website https://event.freedom-ops.fit/gte-74
Battle Buddies
Find your match, meet up, and send in a photo for the running Battle Buddies album.
1st F – Fitness
🚨 Beatdown Safety Reminders 🚨
Is the disclaimer given before every workout? Does at least one PAX carry a cell phone, and does someone know CPR? Review the F3 safety guidance before stepping into the gloom: Beatdown Safety.
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 its impact on men’s lives and their communities in the Jan/Feb 2019 Men’s Health USA Magazine.
Read about F3 Nation—a workout movement with a side of faith—and how it is impacting men and communities around the country.
Listen to the full episode about F3 Nation and how it is impacting men’s lives across the globe.
Listen to the episode about F3 Nation’s origins, mission, and the problems F3 is working to solve.