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F3 Dads 2022

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Here’s the outlay for F3 Dads 2022:

9-9:30 at WEP (so you can still post at the Fort, Alcatraz, or Yard)
6/11 – Slapshot
6/18 – Cubbie
6/25 – Lutefisk
7/2 – Badlands
2.0 friendly workout

Disclaimer: your kids will probably still whine that their legs hurt on Sunday morning. I mean, You wil too so…

Sons AND Daughters welcome. It’s F3 Dads not F3 Sons!

Give anyone left inside your house moment of quiet on Saturday morning….

HC now, put it on the calendar, and build the excitement at home!

Ideal age range is: old enough to do the exercises/games — young enough to still be seen exercising in a park with their dad.

From the official F3 nation disclaimer:
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a father or male legal guardian: by participating in an F3 workout, an individual assumes the risks inherent in doing so.

Have fun and don’t hurt yourself trying to keep up with your kiddo….

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Weekly Q Source is back!

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The men of the Fort embarked on a Q Source journey back in 2017 which embraced the Foundations and the 4 Quadrants all while instilling a common language amongst the Pax. YHC found this to be one of the most rewarding things during my time in the Fort and have referenced the learnings in Q Source by Dredd on many occasions.

After spending time reviewing the concepts for 2 years, YHC was pulled in other directions and while I referenced the content, it was not with the same vigor as 2017-2018. We were then introduced to #Acceleration by Anchorman and I felt a renewed spirit to discuss leadership and the challenges men face in our personal and professional lives.

Lately, I have felt the urge to revisit the content and begin the journey of self exploration of invigorating male leadership. I hope you will join me on this as we kick off weekly Q Source in the Fort.

The Thang

Tuesdays beginning 6/21/22

Baxter Starbucks

6:20 – 6:45

We will resume Q Source in the Fort and follow the F3 Nation weekly topics by beginning with Q2.6 Correction on 6/21/22. Moving forward we will complete the 2nd Quadrant and move into Lead Right. This will enable you to pick up the topics if you were to miss a week.

I look forward to our discussion #SYITG

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The Misogi

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  • QIC: Dark Helmet, Funhouse
  • When: 06/04/2022
  • Posted In: Pre-Blast

If you’ve never heard of it, I’ll try and lay it out for you… Misogi.
There are 4 rules to Misogi:
1. Don’t Die.
2. Make it REALLY hard. (#TWSS) Like a 50% chance of failure.
3. Make it weird. Don’t do the regular stuff. You’re better than boring.
4. Don’t advertise Misogi. No bragging after the fact. This is the ultimate You v. You.

I am proposing that once a month we participate in this CSAUP-esque event together. I will act as the “SiteQ”. Locations and times may vary. I will let everyone know what the challenge is, where it is, etc., and you can decide if you want to participate or simply come and observe/cheer us on.

The example that Michael Easter gave in his book “The Comfort Crisis” was this one: https://www.businessinsider.com/kyle-korver-misogi-challenge-2014-7

We aren’t doing that. But it will be terrible and it WILL push you beyond your limits. Look, we will get no better simply “coasting” (a myth) or by doing the same things all the time. We must step out and push ourselves to the edge in order to become what we are intended to become.

Join me…

Got questions? Hit me up. The announcement of the first Misogi is coming this week… keep your eyes open.

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Q-School 2022

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Have you not Q’d a workout yet in the Fort?
Have you not Q’d in a while?

Then you may be a perfect candidate for Q School.

Starting the Week of 5/16  we will be hosting 5 separate sessions of Q school throughout the Fort. Each Q school session will give PAX an overview on the fundamentals of being a Q and an intro into a specific type of workout.

It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned PAX or a newcomer these sessions will provide important reminders and tips on how to execute a challenging workout.

What we’ll cover:

  • How to Prep
  • Safety
  • Disclaimer
  • Cadence
  • Workout Routines
  • COT/Naming of FNG’s
  • Backblasts

This year, for this first time we’ll be offering Q school with Ruck and Run options. This is an awesome opportunity to sharpen skills, learn new skills, and introduce yourself to workouts you haven’t experienced in the past.

The Lineup:

5/16 Sweet the Leg  – Running Bootcamp

5/17 Curahee – Ruck

5/18 Clydesdales – Run

5/19 Laces In – Boot Camp

5/20 The Hive – Kettlebell

If you have any questions or thoughts, please feel free to reach out to SlapShot.

SYITG!

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Brew Ruck 2.0

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After an acclaimed success during our first Brew Ruck, our PAX have been asking for a second edition and it’s final coming to a brewery near you!! Custom patch is in the making… 

We will be launching from Amor Artis at 1800 on Friday May 13th, first stop will be 1873 brewing, second stop will be Replay Brewing, third stop will be Grapevine and we will end the route back at Amor Artis. We will stay on sidewalks and we’ll cover 6ish miles total. 

This event will serve as a farewell for our brothers Longshanks and Royale that will be moving out of town soon going after their new paths in life. These HIM’s impact has been very valuable for The Fort and Lake Wylie and have made us all better in more than one way. 

This is a free event, but will be Buy YOB at the stops. (Until someone decides to buy the PBR 99 cans pack) Don’t drink beer? It’s ok, join us for the camaraderie!

Weight in your ruck is up to you, reflective bands on your ruck are a must. Bring a headlamp.

Don’t have a ruck but want to join? Just let me know, we have plenty of loaner rucks.

Don’t miss this great 1st and 2nd F opportunity. 

Tinsel out!!

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Art for a Cause

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Art for a Cause!!

Invigoration of male community leadership…..F3 The Fort.

In light our beloved brother and ruck-master Divac’s incredible efforts towards something dear to his heart, AMRAP for Autism, two amazing pieces of artwork were commissioned to and completed by our very own artist extraordinaire and beloved brother DaVinci. Each realistically captures a ruck and F3 water bottle ready to go to work, and would be a great addition to anyone’s man cave, office, game room, all-things-ruck display case, or elsewhere. If you have a patch display – imagine one of these pictures above or next to it, or with patches around it!  But instead of keeping these for ourselves……and it is VERY tempting…..BOTH of these will be raffled off to TWO lucky PAX to benefit Autism Strong Foundation’s AMRAP for Autism.  The combo of DaVinci’s talents, Divac’s D2D, and NASA’s ruggedly good looks (and gift of admin) resulted in a match made in Heaven that YOU can be part of too!

The deets / rules / regs:

  • Each piece is 9in x 12in picture, matted in an 11in x 14in frame
    • Brown background is conte pencil media
    • Color background is watercolor paint media
    • Both signed by the artist
  • Raffle ticket purchase starts 05:00 EST Saturday 4/30/2022 and runs through midnight EST Saturday 5/21/2022
  • Drawing will be held on 18:00 EST Sunday 5/22/2022
  • Cost of raffle tickets:
    • $25 each
    • 5 for $100
    • 8 for $150
    • 12 for $200
    • 13 or more: $16 each
    • No in between ticket quantities
  • How to purchase raffle tickets:
    • Venmo: @Eric-Ransone, last 4 of cell is 1794
    • PayPal: @EricRansone
    • Be sure to include your full name, F3 name, cell phone number, quantity tickets, and a small love note to NASA in the notes of purchase/money transfer
    • Confirmation / notification of payment received will be sent via text
    • You can notify NASA via text at 407-902-1794 if you want to let me know it’s coming
  • Each raffle ticket purchase will be for an opportunity to win either picture, but not both
    • If a duplicate winner is picked after the first drawing, a new name will be drawn for the second picture
  • Winners do not get to choose which picture they want
    • First picture to be drawn for is the one with the brown background
  • Drawing will be held either via electronically (electronic raffle pick means) or via old school printout and hat drawing, pending number of entries received
  • Drawing will live streamed on Facebook, follow NASA (Eric Ransone) to get the feed
  • Delivery / pickup of pictures to / by the winners will be determined once winners contacted after drawing
    • If non-Fort Mill and immediate area resident, shipment will be arranged accordingly
  • ALL proceeds from raffle will be donated to Autism Strong’s AMRAP for Autism!!
    • Delivery method of funds to A4A is TBD and may be live streamed as well, or just a simple electronic donation on behalf of The HIM of F3 The Fort.

Please consider purchasing a raffle ticket. Each ticket matters! According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today. The Autism Strong Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization who provides local children with autism financial aid scholarships for therapy services, summer camp, and young adult weekend away experiences.

It is more than a workout.

YOU can be part of this worth cause! Thank you, good luck, and SYITG!!

–  NASA, DaVinci, and Divac

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AKA Invergence

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This is happening!!!

Invergence following the
AKA culminating convergence
on Saturday 4/30

Topic: Shield Locks
Panelists: Pusher, Cake Boss, Fogerty, and Maximus
Location: WEP Ampitheater
When: 4/30 post-COT, circa 7:45-8:15
Coffee: Yes! Thanks Uhaul, 2nd F guru!
Detail: bring a chair, and maybe a clean shirt because you sweat a lot

Read More on Shield Lock from Q Source

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RESPECT-able Coffeeteria May 4th

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  • QIC: Double D
  • When: 05/04/2022
  • Posted In: Pre-Blast

Calling all Respect class PAX to (a) mark your calendar, (b) pick your brain, (c) share your views and (d) listen with an open heart.

TIME: 0620 to 0700
DATE: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
LOCATION: Kingsley Fire Pit

THE THANG: Respect PAX only Coffeeteria

WHY: You are living in a 43 Feet phase of life that is new to you and new-ish to F3 Nation and The Fort.  Most of you made your 1st post when you were in your 40s.  You’ve grown to become HIMs by persevering through years of DRPs, CSAUPs and 2nd and 3rd F gatherings into your 50s.  You’ve made major contributions to The Fort and its men, and as a result, to the communities across York County.  F3 and The Fort have become a cornerstone in your life.  You want to continue to rely on this cornerstone for years to come (maybe even forever!).  That’s the vision we share — all PAX share this vision, but ONLY YOU are on this 43 Feet section of the road forward.  How do we bring this vision to reality?

PREPARTION: Reflect on these topics prior to our gathering:

  1. What is needed in The Fort for you to remain fully engaged in 2030?
  2. How can you contribute to the sharpening of newer/younger PAX to ensure the sustainability of The Fort’s culture and the Acceleration of all PAX?
  3. What should The Fort’s SLT know that might not be on its radar today?

OPPORTUNITY:  This is not a mandatory gathering.  It is open to all PAX 50+ yrs old with (i) a heart to explore these questions and (ii) a commitment to acting on the outcomes.

SYITG!

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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY/HELP NEEDED – Fort Mill Care Center

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PAX,

As many of you know, we have had the privilege of mowing the grass at the Fort Mill Care Center. This spring will be our 7th season. Many of you have stepped up after hearing of this important need for this service. The Care Center does not have a budget for lawn maintenance. All of the funds available go to help their many clients. In addition to the lawn care, a few PAX took a Saturday to construct a shed to house the two mowers we have donated. The effort has not gone unnoticed. Through all of our efforts we have received many messages of thanks.

We are asking for one HIM to take over the leadership of this weekly project. We’d like to hand this off to someone who has a heart for what is happening at the Care Center. The essentials include the managing of the signup genius, promoting it weekly and the supervision that the job gets done each weekend.

Please give this some thought and reach out to me for more details. There is a sincere satisfaction of knowing we are making a difference as a small part of a vital community resource.  Thanks to all of you for your help over the past six years.

Assassin
Rob Jordan
704.626.2579

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Yeti 2022: Let the Search Begin

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The Fort will host its seventh annual CSAUP, “The Yeti”.  Like past years, we encourage all Pax to join this fun event.  This year, we will search the highest points of Tega Cay to find the elusive Yeti.  The full course will be approximately 14 miles, with four pain stations.  The Yeti will start and end at Model A Brewing so you’ll be able to enjoy a great 2nd F after completion.

Sign up Here for The Yeti so we can get an accurate count for the event

Start Times:

Ruck – 05:45 am

Runners – 06:45 am / Flex start based on pace

Extra miles available if you finish early.  Model A will be opening around 10:30 am.

Pain Stations:

Yeti Route

High Level Directions

  • Leave Model A, right on Stonecrest to 160
  • Right on 160 to Len Patterson Road
  • Right on Len Patterson Road into parking lot (Painstation #1)
  • Left on 160 to Gold Hill Road
  • Left on Gold Hill Road to Tega Cay Elementary
  • Take left first school entrance, follow road around the back of the school to the bus drop off (Painstation #2)
  • Exit left out of the Tega Cay Elementary parking lot
  • Follow sidewalk to traffic light
  • Turn left on Shoreline Parkway
  • Immediate right, follow crosswalk to Trailhead Park
  • Continue on paved pathway along Tega Cay Drive to Runde Park approximately two miles, Painstation #3 will be located near the fire station. Look for the pull-up bars.
  • Take paved trail back towards Tega Cay Elementary. After White Bluff Dr, take the next right
  • Follow the paved path and power lines above to the water tower
  • Beware of the Yeti
  • From the water tower, follow the path down to the parking lot (Painstation #4)
  • Follow the path up to Shoreline Parkway
  • Right on Shoreline Parkway, pass Beechwood Cove Dr
  • Take next right, paved pathway to Tega Cay Beach Club
  • Walk across street to gravel parking lot and continue left on paved trail
  • Trail ends at Hunter’s Run Drive
    • Option 1: Take right directly across the street “Trevor Ford Memorial Trail.” Take trail to the Shoreline Parkway near Memorial Gardens
    • Option 2: Take left and then right on Shoreline Parkway to Gold Hill Road
  • Right on Gold Hill Road to Hubert Graham Way
  • Left on Hubert Graham Way
  • Follow Crosswalk over to Model A

Shirts can be ordered at the following link:  Yeti Shirt

Deadline for shirt orders has been extended until March 7th.

 

Fishstix

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