2023 Clave Boss 5k/10k Christmas Convergence

  • QIC: Cake Boss, Sprocket and Soup2Nuts
  • When: 12/23/2023
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It’s a joyous time of year and not for shopping and lights and eggnog but because it’s the 9th annual Clave Boss Christmas 🎅🏼 Convergence

💪🏻 🔥 🎄 💥 💪🏻 🔥 🎄

Here’s the run down:
Date: Saturday 12/23/23
Place: Fort Mill High School Tennis courts
Time:
đź’Ą0600-10k launch
đź’Ą0605-5k launch
đź’Ą0700ish-Bootcamp launch (Sprocket & Soup2Nuts Qing)
💥0830ish-Poppins Coffee and stuff…yes that stuff

This is opportunity to bring family neighbors and kotters out for a great morning to push yourself physically but also have awesome 2nd F.

ALL levels of PAX can do the 5k and bootcamp as it will be challenging but no man will be left behind.

Barry Manilow approved all of this and Punch List was on sabatical so has not verified anything.

See you In Da Gloom!

 

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2024 Shield Lock Service Month

All of January 2024 The Fort is be holding a Shield Lock Service Challenge Competition!

It’s time to take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourself, is my Shield Lock strong enough to prevail as champions of the 2024 prestigious F3 shield!!!

We will be holding the following 3rd F Service Events:

  1. Bethel Men’s Shelter 1/4
  2. Trash Pickup TBD
  3. Blood Drive 1/18
  4. Fort Mill Care Center – TBD

The point based competition will be as follows:

  • 10 points rewarded for the above service events per shield lock.
  • 5 point for any other volunteer opportunity. This is where you can get creative. Could be anything from helping an old lady across the street to getting your neighbor’s cat out of a tree
  • 3 points for every $10 donated to the Dam to Dam fund raising.
  • 2 points for attending a Bible Study (The Testament, McGospel) / Hanging With Stang

In order to get credit for the event, you have to take a picture together with your shield lock at the event or the receipt of the transaction and post it to the #2024-shield-lock-service-challenge slack channel.

The Shield Lock with the most points at the close of 1/31/2024 will win the prize of the 2024 Shield Lock Service Champion Shield.Good Luck and God Speed!!

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2024 The Fort Dam to Dam Fundraising Initiative

Every year, several of us enthusiastically participate in the Dam to Dam Relay. Wondering what that is? The Dam to Dam Relay is an exhilarating 100K team relay that stretches from Lake Murray Dam in Lexington, SC, all the way to Lake Greenwood Dam in Greenwood. This adventure involves teams of 6, 4, or 3 runners sharing a van over a span of 8-10 hours.

 

But, why do we embark on this journey? It’s for the fellowship, to push our limits, and to encouraging others to do the same. Over the past five years, our partnership with local charities has culminated in raising over $100,000, which has immensely benefitted our community. Notably, the efforts of dedicated HIM’s produced the F3 Fort Mill Community Scholarship, benefiting all three Fort Mill High Schools.

 

Now, it’s that pivotal moment when we push our limits and accelerate. We do this selflessly and with the hope we inspire others to do the same along the way. This year, our collaboration is with Bethel Shelters, and we’ll continue supporting the F3 Fort Mill Community Scholarship. Our ambitious goal is to raise $50,000 or more, with proceeds evenly split between the two esteemed organizations.

 

I urge you, each one of you, to join our noble cause. Whether you’re joining us on the run or simply want to partake in our exciting events, see below for more details:

 

  • **10/14**: Join our poker tournament at the Springfield Clubhouse from 6 pm-12 am, spearheaded by our brethren, Fogerty and Kaiser. New to this year!

 

  • **11/10**: The renowned BBQ and Bourbon event, masterminded by Cyclops, is up next. Whether you’re there for the bourbon or just for Wegmans’ mouthwatering BBQ, this event stands as a testament to our fundraising spirit.

 

  • **12/8**: Experience ‘Shanking with Stang’ by our unique, sock-misplacing, trail runner who may or may not disappear in the woods for a short period of time, Stang. A little trivia: he’s a southpaw, but only in golf go figure!

 

  • **1/27**: The highly anticipated Dam to Dam Bar 10k is up, brought to life by our inspirational HIMs: Hardwood, L-Train, Long Duck, Console, Floppy Disc, Harry Carry, and many others. This is truly an event of the year!

 

  • **2/2**: A novel addition this year is the wine dinner, curated by the retired Nathan Pusher. An excellent opportunity to treat your M’s as a thank-you for all the support they’ve rendered by letting you have the hall passes to attend these events.

 

  • Date TBD – Finally, we have skeet shooting, under the adept guidance of our brother, Change Order. Don’t fret about equipment; it’s all provided.

 

As we wrap up, remember to not only participate but also get your companies, neighbors, and family members involved. Introduce them to this thing we call F3 through our 2nd F events. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering (as we consistently need assistance for our events), please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

Thank you Men lets crush it this year!

YHC, Conerstone

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SLT Note 9.2023

Greetings from your local Weasel Shaker.

What is it you’d say you do here? What’s the role of the Weasel Shaker in F3?

My role is to keep G.A.S. in the tanks.

Give
A
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G.A.S. = to care

Because the truth is I do care about what we are doing, what you’re doing, and why we’re out in the gloom every morning. Some men shirk their responsibilities, seek the easy path, take the lazy route, but not the men I post with in the gloom.

You rise to the occasion; each of you leads the charge. When I’m down, you’re up. That’s the strength of F3.

See that you lead in and out of the gloom. The point is the invigoration of male community leadership. Be leaders in our community! As Pusher pointed out a few weeks ago, F3 runs on Leadership Development. Don’t be surprised when being intentional about sharpening your leadership in the gloom leads to folks asking (begging) for you to lead outside the gloom.

The world needs you to be the leader you were created to be, our country needs you to lead, this town needs your leadership, and your family darn sure needs you. We don’t get to slack off. Once we’ve heard the call, we’re obliged to prepare better and answer.

Harry Caray’s letter on 9/7 mentioned how The Fort is working on marketing to engage more men and increase our visibility in the community. This is rooted in us being the leaders we were created to be in all areas of our lives. So, let’s be about that business.

Look for some letters in the coming weeks highlighting 1st F, 2nd F, and 3rd F in The Fort. But until then, I’ll see you out there leading in the gloom and our community.


Band Camp dismissed

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9/11 Travis Manion Foundation 5K Hero Ruck

9/11 Travis Manion Foundation Hero 5K Ruck event is open for registration, click the link below, complete the form and scroll down until you find the fort mill event on Friday 9/15, gear will be shipped to your house.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=146035&eventGroupId=17197

We will launch from Chupacabra at 0500. Rucks required and we’ll have sandbags to share… don’t have a ruck or afraid to try one? No problem, we’ll have extra rucks and sandbags…

Learn Travis story and more from Travis Manion Foundation:

The Man Whose Life Inspires Others


On April 29, 2007, experienced Iraq war veteran from the 1st Recon Battalion, 1stLt Travis Manion, and his fellow Marines were ambushed while searching a suspected insurgent house in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. As he led the counterattack against the enemy forces, Travis was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while aiding and drawing fire away from his wounded teammates. His courageous acts allowed every member of his patrol to survive.

For his actions, Travis was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor. His legacy continues to grow through the work of TMF, inspiring people to make an impact by serving others.

https://www.travismanion.org/about-us/who-we-are/

See you there!!!

 

Tinsel

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Leadership Development

Leadership Development, as defined by F3 Q Source, is the process employed
by a group to develop new leaders. While simply stated, this definition can be
challenging to execute if we wade through the world as Sad Clowns. The Fort is
rich in leaders as observed by YHC in COT, in our community and more
importantly in our homes. But similar to fitness, leadership must continually be
developed, these muscles must be challenged, or else leaders too can fall victim
to the Status Quo. As we introduce a focus on Leadership Development or LDP in the Fort, our
goal is to build internally (Get Right) to impact externally (Live/Lead Right) and
leave a legacy (Leave Right). These core concepts written in Q Source will be
the lexicon of our efforts as we challenge ourselves to continue to grow as great
leaders and develop the next generation of leaders along the way. The challenge is simple, the content is available but the choice to grow as a
leader is yours. The fruit of this choice has immense potential and I am confident
that the Pax of the Fort will continue to execute.

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Travis Manion WOD

“If not me, then who…”

Join us to honor 1stLt Travis Manion, 4/28 0515 at Chupacabra. Bring your rucks and sandbags, don’t have one? extra gear is always available.

On April 29, 2007, experienced Iraq war veteran from the 1st Recon Battalion, 1stLt Travis Manion, and his fellow Marines were ambushed while searching a suspected insurgent house in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. As he led the counterattack against the enemy forces, Travis was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while aiding and drawing fire away from his wounded teammates. His courageous acts allowed every member of his patrol to survive.

For his actions, Travis was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor. His legacy continues to grow through the work of Travis Manion Foundation, inspiring people to make an impact by serving others.

TMF empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.

SIGN UP HERE :arrow_down: make sure you scroll down to the ruck option to get a sweet patch and the shirt

https://donate.travismanion.org/event/2023-manion-wod-f3-the-fort/e475487 (edited) 

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The Final Countdown

Growing up, my dad had several inspiring quotes on his office wall.  One read “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”  This quote has been instrumental in my life especially in times of uncertainty or doubt.  My F3 journey started very similar to most, out of shape, in need of others to embrace the power of going through life as a community.  I was encouraged to participate in a CSAUP to stretch myself beyond what I thought I could do.

Anchorman here, speaking from experience, the encouragement of Change Order, Twister and The Chaser for my first CSAUP (mud run) was instrumental in my becoming more committed to The Fort. The impact is more than you know.

We wanted to create a team-oriented event where all pax could experience a relay similar to Dam to Dam.  Most pax have found it to be a positive 1st and 2nd F opportunity.  So, grab your two buddies, your shieldlock, or maybe that Pax you see working hard next to you who hasn’t ever done a CSAUP. Look them in the eye. Tell them he’s on your team. He can do three miles.

Here are the details:

Name:  The Final Countdown

Why:  The mileage of the relay gets progressively lower after each leg.  Real reason, who doesn’t love listening to ’80 hair bands.  If you listen to the song, you’ll be hooked.

Date:  September 10, 2022

Time:  0600

Team:  minimum of 3 Pax, if you don’t have a team, we’ll find one.

Relay details:   The first Pax will run 3 miles and return to the starting point.  The 1st and 2nd Pax will run 3 miles and return to the starting point. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd runner will run the final 3 miles.  Each route will be unique.  If you get lost, just run 3 miles and return back to the park.

Total miles:  3+3+3 = 10 F3 math   (Runner 1 – 9 miles, Runner 2 – 6 miles, Runner 3 – 3 miles)

The routes:

Leg #1:  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5043563176

Leg #2:  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5043544048

Leg #3:  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5043537712

Routes can be downloaded using Mapmyrun App

Some FAQ:

Do all the teams run together?

All teams will start at the same time.  Each leg will end at Walter Elisha Park.  When the first runner on the team completes the first leg, they begin Leg #2.  Same for Leg #3.

Does everyone arrive at the same time?  

It depends on your team.  It is important to get your team together to understand the time it will take to complete each leg of the relay.  Make sure you have ample amount of time to warm up before your leg of the relay.

What do the guys do while their teammates are running? 

Stretch out, do burpees, or whatever you need to do to get ready for your run.  There will be bootcamp activities at WEP during the CSAUP but save your energy for the relay.

 

Link to the signup sheet – Click on guitars:    🎸🎸🎸

 

 

 

 

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Brew Ruck 2.0

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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12 Days of “Its Not April Yet”…

We left the parking lot and moseyed our way towards WEP with a quick stop along the way for some SSH (more than intended since Bobber had to run back and turn his lights off and we had to do them until he returned… ALA high school sports style punishment), Imperial Walkers, Hillbilly Walkers, Moroccan NightClubs, Windmills and also a quick set of Cherry Pickers at Bobbers request.

Once we arrived at WEP there happened to already be a board of pain there with the workout listed

1 x Kraken

2 x 10 Second All Gore

3 x Burpee

4 x Merkin (4 count)

5 x Calf Raise (4 count)

6 x Derkin (4 count)

7 x Moroccan NightClubs in Squat

8 x Monkey Humpers (4 count)

9 x Flutter (4 count)

10 x LBC

11 x Jump Squats

12 x Side Straddle Hops (4 count)

 

We then moseyed back to the start and closed in a COT

A great time was had by all

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