Category: Pre-Blast

PreBlast – Lake Dub (aka Lake Wylie) Q School

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Men,

The Mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership. In order to invigorate male leadership, we must strive to invigorate and encourage new males to step up and become leaders. One of the best ways we have to accomplish this is to help new PAX learn what it takes to Q.

To support this mission and the continued growth of the Lake Wylie area, we’ll be launching Q School at the Abyss during the first 3 weeks of October (4th, 11th, 18th). Q School will be led by a few of our veterans (who are also trying to get better at these opportunities to lead). Q School will feature both Q101 (perfect for new guys or those that want to get a handle on the basics) and Q201 (a more advanced session focused on some of the more detailed aspects of Q’ing).

Here is the schedule:

  • October 4th – Q101 – Double D + Royale
  • October 11th – Q101 – Senator Tressel + Ginsu
  • October 18th – Q101 & Q201 – Cake Boss + Dark Helmut

This is a great opportunity to work together to continue to develop leaders in the Lake Wylie area. Contact Royale, Bones, or Ginsu with any questions.

Ginsu

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Pre-Blast “Fast 5 – The World’s Fastest 5K” Relay (Fall 2017)

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You’ve been asking for it. You’ve been asking for it a lot. When’s the next Fast 5? Some new guys are like “What’s this Fast 5 you’re talking about? Never heard of it.” Sometimes we need to take something away just so you know how special it is. So when we give it back, you’re more excited than you’ve ever been about a CSAUP. Well PAX, we’re giving it back. Fast 5 – The World’s Fastest 5K Relay is back. You better jump on your guys and fill your team up fast because it’s only six weeks out. But let’s pull back a bit and give some history.

Bacon was never intended to be a part of this event. But when you’re sub-contracting your marketing to some guy in an eastern block country, it’s fairly reasonable to see where “We need a runner holding a baton” is translated to “We need a runner holding bacon”. Thus bacon became the central theme of this CSAUP. Rest assured Anchorman will be sizzling up several pounds for the event. It just wouldn’t be the same without that scent in the air.

So…The Fort presents – The Fast 5 (Fall 2017). “Fast 5, The World’s Fastest 5K” is a far cry from your standard 5K. That’s Right, 5 Men (or Women, that’s right! We are inviting our friends from FiA again) run a break-neck pace for 1 Kilometer each. Why you ask a 5K relay? Because it’s CSAUP…mostly S but definitely P as well. Think of this as a mini-P200, but instead of hauling butt to Charleston, we’re just running circles around Fort Mill High School’s track. Like last time, it’ll be over before it gets started. I have a hunch that SOB will return to protect their title? We’ve got a lot of new Pax since the last one, so it’ll be interesting to see the teams that show up. Will there be a Respectables team? A Clydesdales? Regardless, this event is about as 2nd F as you can get! We hope you’ll join us.

When, Who, Why, How? Some of these questions are answered below:

Where
Fort Mill High School Track
292 Munn Road E
Fort Mill, SC 29715

Date & Time
November 4, 2017 @ 10:00 AM

2ndF After
Tailgate in the School Parking Lot (Bring all your tailgating supplies, cornhole, etc.)*
*Quick Note: This is a DRY EVENT as alcohol is not permitted on the school grounds

  • Rules: Each 5 man team must have at least 1 Clydesdale (200+ lbs) or 1 50+ F3 Man (RESPECT!) / FiA and UltraTeams are Open

Awards: Bragging Rights for the 1st Place Team

T-shirt: Link Coming Soon

Start forming your teams now! Bring an FNG! This event will be bigger and better! More teams! More Regions!

Sign Up –> HERE

Here are some particulars about the event. This is a loose/non-regulated relay race. Here are the details:

Each Team will be provided with a baton or bacon
Each Team Member will run 2.5 laps around the track (slightly longer than 1K each)
Exchange Zones will be marked on opposite sides of the track where batons are to be exchanged
Exchange Zones are 1st Come 1st Serve as it pertains to lanes (1st to Exchange Zone may exchange in lane 1, 2nd in lane 2, etc.).
We will be self regulating and timing. We will communicate the process to the Team Captains.
Winners may or may not win a pound of Bacon but have exclusive bragging rights until next installment!

2.0 Race following the Fast 5. One Lap with all they got!

You are encouraged to invite your family and friends! The more people who partake in this nonsense the better. The tailgate afterwards will be a great time of fellowship and regaling of the event that took only a few minutes to complete.

But Wait!!! If it’s not CSAUP enough for you, we will have a 2-Man Ultra Division. Since this is an “endurance” race, we thought we should open up a 2-Man Ultra Team option (no requirements). So if you think you’re good enough, put your team together and show us what you got! Use the link above.

Aye!
Anchorman & Zima

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PREBLAST: CAPITAL RUCK TOUR NC, SC

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  • QIC: CornHole
  • When: 10/21/2017
  • Posted In: Pre-Blast

Many of you know that I have had the opportunity to participate in several Capital “Ruck” Tour 2017 stops to support our own F3 Linus (GORUCK Cadre Daniel) to raise awareness and funds for Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW).  While I came away from doing four stops in a row a little battered, it is a far cry from what our physically and mentally wounded veterans experience every day.

Facebook Link – https://www.facebook.com/capitaltour2017/

The Carolina’s Capital Tour 2017 will be in:

  • How it works:
    • Rx “Full” Ruck = Complete approximately 20 (probably less) mile ruck in the allotted 7 hour time window
    • Scaled Ruck = Complete approximately the last 5 miles with the team.
      • Meet up with Full Ruck at approximately 22:30 (10:30pm) at a TBD rally point.
  • Other Info:
    • $30 per participant (50% donated to OEW)
      • To sign up for Raleigh, purchase a ticket here.
      • To sign up for Columbia, purchase a ticket here.
    • 20 lbs per ruck (or 20kgs for the big boys and big girls)
    • Ruck must have reflective belt or lights attached, for vehicle safety
    • Expect a short WOD before stepping off.
    • Each event will start at exactly 1600hrs (4pm) for Rx “Full” and 2130 (9:30pm) for Scaled
    • Is there a patch? Oh yeah there’s a cool Patch!
    • Patch ceremony at the end and possibly a beer.
    • Clown cars will be organized as we get closer to the event

There will be a merchandise table, highlighting the gear of their sponsors, and of course T-shirts. Expect to have a good time, put in some good miles and see some great organizations representing such as F3, Team RWB, FiA and other rucking groups.

Other Capital Dates available at https://www.facebook.com/pg/capitaltour2017/events/

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Would love to see you join me.
Let’s show some support to our F3 brother and an even greater cause!

Cornhole
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Children’s Attention Home Workday

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PAX of Rock Hill, York, Gastonia, The Fort Regions and beyond,

The overwhelming success of the CAH Burpee Challenge that we worked our tails off in June is coming to fruition on 9/30 at 10:30AM at CAH. We will be getting rental gear for post hole diggers, concrete mixers, supplies are being worked on for lumber and hardware (hoping to get confirmation this week from Home Depot) and our very own Iron Horse is making the bars himself!! We have collected in cash, check, and through the website $2,508.24!!! That speaks to the HIMs that you all are.

We are going to install 6 pull up bars with step assists, 2 parallel bars, and 6 dip stations.

Iron Horse’s handy work. All bars are being sent off for powder coating as well!!

Date: 9/30/17 at 10:30AM

Who: All PAX, please sound off in comments if you are able to come. If we get 12 guys, I see this as a few hour project at most.

Location: CAH in Rock Hill

Duration: Until we are done

What to bring: Gloves, water, work boots, and dress is old work clothes.

If you have: Post hole diggers, cordless drill, large drill bits, bring them, I have some, but more is better. Let me know if comments what you plan to bring.

What is provided: Plans, materials, lunch (pizza will be delivered)

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PRE-BLAST: Hurricane Harvey Underwear Drive!

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Gents,

Please consider donating a pack or two of new, packaged underwear for victims of Hurricane Harvey.  This is a big need for those folks and you can help alleviate at least one of the many issues they are facing right now.  Bring your packages to Alcatraz, The Fort, The Deep, and The Yard this Saturday, September 9 and give to the site Q’s.    We need all sizes for men, women, and children.    This is a one week blitz to get as many packs as possible so please help spread the word at COT’s this week.  If you cannot make your workout this Saturday and wish to donate, please contact me via Twitter.  Thanks in advance for your help!

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PRE-BLAST: F3 The Fort 5th Year Invergence

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  • QIC: INVERGENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
  • When: 09/29/2017
  • Posted In: Pre-Blast

Men of  The Fort,

On Friday, September 29, we will celebrate 5 years of Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith in the Fort Mill area with our annual F3 Invergence party.   Bring a beverage, some food to share, and enjoy a relaxing evening with your brothers.   We’ll have presentations from your local leadership, take a look back at the previous year, and look ahead to what’s in store for 2018  F3 The Fort and F3 Nation.     This is the premier 2nd F event of the year so mark your calendars now,  and plan on being at Rush Pavilion on Friday night, September 29th.

This is a Pax only event.  Make it up to your M and 2.0’s next weekend.

What:  Fort Mill Invergence (5th anniversary party)

When:  Friday, September 29, 5:30pm – 9:30pm

Where:  Bruce T. Rush Pavillion at the Anne Springs Greenway

Bring:  Food, drink, chair, cash (to cover the pavillion rental/donations to the F3 Foundation)

Please use the link below to RSVP and list what food you will bring:

5 year F3 The Fort Invergence Food Sign Up

Finally, we would like to know how F3 has impacted you as a leader.  Go to the link below, and submit your responses.  It’s OK to be anonymous, but please include your F3 name.  We will be presenting these during the Invergence.

How has F3 impacted you as a leader?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 Year Convergence + FNG Challenge PreBlast

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On September 26th, The Fort celebrates 5 years of invigorating male leadership in the Fort Mill community. To commemorate this occasion, we are pulling together the PAX of Fort Mill to a 1st F Convergence on Saturday, September 30th at 0700 at Nations Ford HS.

Join us on September 30th as we come together to celebrate this HUGE milestone. There will be 5 different workout options to accommodate PAX and every level. You have no excuses.

Also, with the time of year (weather + vacations are over), weekend date, late start time, workout options, and away Clemson & USC games, this is the PERFECT STORM for EH’ing FNGs. Add in the general excitement that a convergence generates and the conditions could not be more perfect. That said, we’re setting a goal of 20 FNGs. That’s roughly 1 FNG for every 20 PAX…we can do this…easily.

Here’s the Plan:

WHAT: Ruck

  • Q: Trucker
  • Time: 0700

WHAT: Bootcamp

  • Q: Royale
  • Time: 0700

WHAT: Run

  • Q: Birdcage
  • Time: 0700

WHAT: Black Diamond Bootcamp

  • Q: Backdraft
  • Time: 0700

WHAT: Moderate Bootcamp

  • Q: Short Sale
  • Time: 0700

Let’s celebrate the last 5 years of impacting this community and many more years to come!

Ginsu

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Pre-Blast – The Lake Wylie Shirt

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April 9th, 2016.

That was the day that Royale and Dark Helmet opened the Saturday AO, “The Deep” and, in so doing, effectively launched F3 Lake Wylie. Along with the success of Quagmire and The Swamp, The Deep provided the Pax in Lake Wylie an identity and a new community where we can fulfill the mission of F3 to Plant, Grow and Serve.

Because of the amazing support of the men of The Fort region and the dedication of the Lake Wylie Pax, we have quickly expanded to six AOs: Quagmire, Sea Legs, The Abyss, The Poopdeck, The Swamp and The Deep. These workouts continue to see increasing numbers of men consistently posting week after week. With this growth in popularity has come the call for a shirt to represent the Pax of Lake Wylie.

We are answering the call.

On July 20st, 2017, we will release the first F3 Lake Wylie shirt. The shirt lists our current AOs and the Three F’s of Fitness, Fellowship and Faith centered around an anchor which represents not only the aquatic theme of Lake Wylie, but also symbolizes strength and stability in troubled waters.

Many of us find that F3 serves as an “anchor” in our lives, supporting us and encouraging us to being better men in world that is very often trying to tear us down.

  • It is the anchor of F3 that wakes us up to post in the gloom instead of heading to a gym for fern workouts.
  • It is the anchor of F3 that allows us to fellowship and share our lives with other like-minded men.
  • It is the anchor of F3 that encourages us to be HIM through growing our faith and acknowledging something bigger than ourselves.

This is why the anchor is the perfect representation of the Pax of Lake Wylie.

Thank you for all your continued support of F3 Lake Wylie.

Now GO BUY A SHIRT…or two! Sales runs through Aug 2nd.

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Principal Discipline at 3rd F Convergence

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On Friday, August 4th at Eternal Church at 0600 (1787 Pleasant Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29708) join several #HIM men in our community that have a significant influence on raising our children.  Join principals from all three levels of our schools represented who will engage in a panel discussion about discipline, to help us think about how fathers can help influence our children and our homes and they will be willing to take questions based on your experience in the school system.

Representing the elementary level will be Travis Howard from Pleasant Knoll Elementary School, Mr. Tony Caricari will represent middle school from Fort Mill Middle School and finally representing our high school level will be Dee Christopher.

As our children prepare to for another school year take this as an opportunity to prepare yourselves as we as fathers have a huge influence on our children’s education the way we parent, lead our families and engage with the school system.

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Casting Call – Father Figures of Daughters

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  • QIC: WhatDid
  • When: 7/18/17
  • Pax: The F3 Nation
  • Posted In: Pre-Blast

Pax of The Fort and F3 Nation:

I’m looking for 12 -14 High Impact Men that are Father’s or Father Figures to a daughter, niece or any combination. I know we have many of them among the pax of F3. For what…wait for it….

As many of you know, my wife and her colleagues are working to ignite a movement to illuminate the awareness of the importance of the father daughter relationship and help fathers to be a positive influence on their daughter’s life – they’re doing this through a documentary titled A voice that Carries. A powerful teaser of the documentary, being produced by Brett Culp (@brettculp), can be found here:

http://avoicethatcarries.com/teaser/

For me, as a father of two young girls, you know that this topic hits home and that I’ve shared my perspective with many of you.  And if that’s not enough, here’s an alarming fact: statistically there are only 3 out of 10 of us(fathers) that think our involvement plays an important role in our daughter’s life and her well-being. Now, I’d like to hear more from you on what it means to be a father to your daughters.

The casting call – We need 12 -14 fathers that are willing to be filmed on camera and included in the documentary sharing their perspective on fatherhood and being a father figure. You will be discussing topics in a small and close setting with 4-6 other father figures being moderated by Brett.  Topics will include questions such as;

  • What is hard/easy about having daughters?
  • What are the challenges that you face with daughters?
  • What do you wish someone told your younger self about raising daughters?
  • What advice would you give a new father of a daughter?

If this sounds like something that you want to be part of, which I hope is the case, here are the logistics.

  • Filming Date: 7/18/17 (Tuesday)
  • Time: Morning 9 -11:30; Afternoon 3-5:30
  • Commitment: about 90 minutes give or take
  • Location: TBD but likely either South Park or Fort Mill Area (still scouting a location)

If you’re still in, here’s what I need.

  • Email me at BMCKEON29@gmail.com
  • In the body of email share:
    1. Birth Name
    2. F3 Name
    3. Your Age
    4. Number of kids and sex (i.e. 3 kids, 2 boys and 1 daughter)
    5. Brief background and any story or perspective you know you already want to share. (I.e. I have an adopted daughter, I’m primary care giver for my niece, etc…)
  • Filming Preference
    1. Morning
    2. Afternoon
    3. Either works for me

The big question, since we normally see one another in the gloom, what is the dress attire?  First, a shower is a must. But from that, feel free to where your latest F3 shirt or any other appropriate shirt.

If you have other questions not in the pre-blast, send me an email at BMCKEON29@gmail.com.

Thanks and I look forward to hearing about your perspective on being a positivie influence on your daughter’s life.

WhatDid

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