News and Notes from the F3 Princeton AOs, and the F3 Nation
Shout Outs
📣 Shout Out to Rolling Stones for his VQ at The Rising!
Achilles Estavillo (SideOut/JabJab/Scorpion King)
Thank you Rolling Stones , you stepped up and led your VQ workout this morning at The Rising.
Write down this date as your reminder – you found your courage to get out front, take the reins, and bring the PAX through the beatdown.
Rolling Stones, you didn’t just lead a workout—you took another step in your F3 journey.
We are Proud of you, HIM! Keep stepping up, keep
learning, and keep leading.
Plant. Grow. Serve.
*BE ALL IN.
Peace.*
📣 Shout Out to SideOut for checking in downrange from El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico
Visited El Yunque National Forest – the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System.
Achilles Estavillo (SideOut/JabJab/Scorpion King)
• Location: Northeastern Puerto Rico, spread across the Sierra de Luquillo mountains.
• Name Meaning: Comes from the Taíno word yu-ke (“white lands”) or the Spanish word yunque (“anvil”), referencing the shape of a peak.
Hiked muddy/slippery trails and crossed/swam streams to get to nature water rock slides, cliff jump, & rope swing…
📣 Shout Out to RedCoat for hosting Freestyle at his CrossFit box
Love having my F3 brothers to visit my CrossFit crib! It’s great to train with you Ronald Ying (Freestyle) !
Eugene Fridkin (RedCoat)
📣 Shout Out and Happy Birthday to ScarU!
Happy Birthday, Marc Rubenstein (ScarU)!
Achilles Estavillo (SideOut/JabJab/Scorpion King)
Another year older, wiser. Hope your day is filled with family time, friends time, good laughs & memories. Thank you for your leadership and for keep bringing the energy.
📣 Shout Out to Forklift on being named and showing up strong at Iron Pax!
Shout out to everyone who posted today amd worked hard as hell but especially to Fred Kelly (Grassy Knoll) who was on 🔥 today and Mushi Bhuiyan (Forklift) for rocking it hard at his 2nd Iron Pax workout keeping up with Shane Vergari (Cuttthroat) !
Marc Rubenstein (ScarU)
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
ACCELERATE Charitable Campaign Launches – October 1
Watch for your local Accelerate Q as we chase the $100,000 national goal.
Achilles Estavillo (SideOut/JabJab/Scorpion King)
Mark your calendars 🚩 ACCELERATE launches OCT. 1— our annual month-long charitable campaign to fuel the mission behind every AO, every bootcamp, and every Third F opportunity that’s shaped the men in your life.
Look out for your local Accelerate Q — the guy stepping up to lead your area to victory this October. He’ll tell you about donor prizes, progress toward our national goal of $100,000, and where your region stacks up.
Accelerate starts in 7 days. Let’s go!!
#F3Accelerate #F3Nation
Monroe Hike – Thompson Park – October 1
Possible Thirsty Thursday at the Cranbury Inn after the hike. Stay tuned to Slack for details.
First Thirsty Thursday – October 1
Possibly at Cranbury Inn after the Monroe Hike. Stay tuned to Slack for details.
First Thirsty Thursday is our next recurring 2nd F social. Keep an eye on Slack for the location and hard commits as details firm up.
Hitchcock’s Double Feature: Dial M For Murder (3D) – October 2
RSVP to let Hitchcock know which nights you can make it.
REMINDER NEXT Friday! Part 1
Hitchcock (Randy Sherman)
🎬 Hitchcock’s Double Feature of Danger!
> “Don’t pick up the phone… and don’t look out the window.”
Join us for two classic masterpieces from 1954, directed by the Master of Suspense.
📞 Part 1: Dial M For Murder (In 3D!)
• Date & Time: Friday, October 2nd at 6:00 PM
• Location: The Home of Hitchcock — 12 Edgemere Drive, Kendall Park
• Preview: Watch the Trailer
🪟 Part 2: Rear Window
• Date & Time: Friday, October 9th at 6:00 PM
• Location: TBD (To Be Determined)
• Preview: Watch the Trailer
💬 Please RSVP to let us know which nights you can make it!
F3 NJ Convergence in Hoboken with Full Throttle – October 3
Turn out strong and show some Jersey pride at this cross-region beatdown and coffeeteria.
Achilles Estavillo (SideOut/JabJab/Scorpion King)
F3llas – Announcement from our NorthEast Sector NJ State Site Q, Carl Schumm (Full Throttle)
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Aye, High Impact Men!
We’re launching a new F3 NJ outreach initiative to build inter-region community and get some cross-region fellowship rolling.
Think of it as an informal convergence touring the state—we’re hitting each NJ region, starting Saturday, 10/3 in Hoboken at 8:00 AM.
The Details:
Beatdown: Saturday, 10/3 @ 8:00 AM (Hoboken)
Coffeeteria: Jersey Joe’s bagels and coffee right after ☕🥯
HIMs, Please blast this out to your region’s channels and encourage your guys to travel. Let’s turn out strong and show some Jersey pride!
SYITG!
#Letsgetafterit!
Full Throttle (F3 New Providence, NJ)
My Impossible: The Documentary Screening for F3 Morris’s Hei Hei – October 8
Only 50 tickets remain — grab yours to support Hei Hei’s Kilimanjaro story.
Hey F3 Princeton PAX! Let’s support our Brother Hei Hei from F3 Morris for his Movie Launch from his journey to Mt. Kilimanjaro! Here’s more info. Curtis Hoberman (Dos Equis) Patrick Chow (Black Hole) and I are in, so let us know if you would like to join us!
Marc Rubenstein (ScarU)
We’re officially three weeks away from the private screening of My Impossible: The Documentary on Thursday, October 8 at the Morris Museum – Bickford Theatre
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
It’s hard to believe we’re this close. I can’t wait to finally experience the film with you in the room.
A few things to know as we get closer:
Bring someone with you
We’re down to just 50 tickets remaining. If there’s someone you’ve been thinking about inviting, now’s the time.
BUY TICKETS
And remember: adaptive athletes and people living with disabilities can attend FREE. If you know someone who would enjoy the evening, please share the promo code ATHLETE with them.
Come casual
No need to dress up for us. Casual dress is perfect.
Your tickets
We’ll be scanning tickets at the door. If you need your tickets sent to you again, just let me know. But don’t stress about it. We’ll have your name on the guest list too. We got you!
Make an evening of it
Your ticket includes access to the Morris Museum before the event. The museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian so come early and enjoy the exhibits before joining us for the screening.
The Schedule
Here’s how the evening will unfold:
6:15 PM — Doors Open
Come hang out before the film. You’ll get to…
• Meet members of the Kilimanjaro team
• Grab a refreshment
• See the chair and gear we took up Kilimanjaro
• Learn about the My Impossible athletes we’ve supported since the climb
• Check out My Impossible merchandise
• Get a first look at my upcoming book about the climb
7:00 PM — Welcome message to open the event
7:15 PM — We’ll begin inviting everyone into the theater
7:30 PM — Showtime
8:35 PM — Q&A
And then stick around after the film for more conversation with me and members of the team.
There are so many people who have been part of this story, and having you there when we finally put it on the big screen is going to make the night even more special.
With gratitude,
Jeff Harmon
Founder & Executive Director
My Impossible, Inc
Rucktoberfest 2026 – F3 Indian Valley – October 17th
F3 Table at the Meadows Miler – October 24
BlackHole and the Pennington Crew have set up a F3 Princeton table at the annual Pennnington Meadows Miler and they’ll be there again this year. Please come on out and help if you’re able.
- Setups start 7:30
- Event “opens” at 8
- 10k starts 9am
- Awards at 10
- Clean up by 11
F3 Morris: The Ward 4-Year Anniversary – October 31
Mark your calendars for this milestone celebration.
Charity Ball at the Boathouse – December 5
Save the date as we scope out the Boathouse for our Charity Ball.
✨ Charity Ball at the Boathouse with M’s or Supporters or Single. See attached flyer
You all are cordially invited to attend our Charity Ball, an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting a meaningful cause while enjoying great company, dining, and entertainment.
Sunny The Machine Sehgal
Contribution RSVP & Payment Deadline
$75 per Guest 10/31/2026
To reserve your seat, please submit payment attached Venmo. Please include your name and the names of any guests in the Venmo payment memo.
Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.
We look forward to celebrating with you and making a difference together through an evening of generosity, friendship, and purpose.
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.
2nd F – Fellowship (sad clown no more)
Welcome FNGs
Welcome to F3
10 Steps for the New Guy in F3
3rd 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.