F3 JOCOGA Fitness Fellowship Faith
“The Mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership
THE ILIAD 2024
Details:
Where: Garner Magnet High School AO site: Schoolhouse (2101 Spring Dr. Garner NC)
When: November 23rd, 2024, 7:00-10:00 am
What: CSAUP (Completely Stupid And Utterly Pointless)is defined as “…something we do not in spite of their difficulty, stupidity and pointlessness, but because of those things.” (Freed to Lead, p. 106)
Why: “Yep. That’s really stupid. Let’s do it.” As F3 PAX we need to do tough things together, lock shields and push each other physical and mentally. We want to continue the tradition of the CSAUP in our region to bring together guys from all surrounding regions to join together to create new friendships and connections with other F3 PAX. I personally have seen how doing something this stupid and difficult with other men creates a bond that can’t be recreated. Whether it be a Ruck event, Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Ultra marathon, Blue Ridge or Tuna relay, other local CSAUP events the bonds that are formed and memories that are made help make the benefits of F3 stick for good.
What: We will begin at Garner Magnet High School, head to Garner recreational park (2.3 Miles), South Garner Park (2.7 Miles), Garner’s Veteran’s Memorial GTR AO (2.1 Miles), Vandora Springs Elementary (1.5 Miles), and back to Garner Magnet High to the Race finish (2.5 Miles). It’s a 11 mile course with 5 beatdowns led by a variety of Q’s from nearby regions. (Total Run may be anywhere between 11 to 13 miles depending on if you are going back for the six)
Ruck Option:There is an option for Ruckers this year but we will need a lead for the PAX and would like at least 4-5 men to participate. You would start with the PAX at Garner Magnet High School but then meet up with the PAX at South Garner Park and then return back to Garner Magnet School.
Cost: Donation only this year, proceeds will be going to relief efforts of Western NC. Please help if you can assist as we would like to help our F3 brothers in the western part of the state. Cash will be accepted at the event or venmo/paypal options as well.
Who: The Completely Stupid – Those Pax who run the course and participate in the beatdowns at each AO, the only
The Support Team – It’s going to be a tough day and won’t be possible without PAX that are willing to help by providing support by driving and biking from AO to AO. Assisting with water stations between and at each AO are something we all count on. We are large particle men and we don’t let Pax fall through the Sifter. Pax may need assistance, due to heat or injury, and the Support Team is essential in pulling off this effort. Finally The Support Team helps with recording final run times.
Sign up on Google Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NDNwxH89e7fCSJpJAH67Vwx-sZQb_qFTOL7a0WfjZjw/edit?usp=sharing
Iliad Reminders
– Begin and finish at Garner Magnet High school– Stay Hydrated!- There will be coolers transported and stationed along the route and at each of the AO’s. When you arrive to an AO, grab a drink but lets keep things cleaned up. Leave the site better than when you arrived. – Listen to Your Body- Support Team Pax will be available for picking up PAX. Watch out for each other, stay alert on the roads.- Be Aware of your Surroundings! We will be running on the road and while we usually will have sidewalks let’s make sure we watch out for traffic and try to stay in groups.- 12 Minute Mile Max (Runners) until the next AO workout will begin.We plan to wait for the six before the workout begins but there will be a 12 minute/mile max. If the six is not at the AO by the 12 minute per mile time, the workout will begin, giving the six an opportunity to catch up to the PAX while being conscientious of total time.- Show Respect for your Brother that is Still Competing- Listen up for the Qs direction. After you get something to drink, show respect for those still competing by holding plank, Balls to the Wall, Al Gore, etc.- AO Qs will hold you accountable.- There is No “I” in F3: Make sure that no man is left behind. There will be at least two people at the six at all times. Support each other.
The Golden Nail (Yours to keep and hand down to future generations of your family) There is only 1 part where this will become a competition, the last run after we have finished 4 of the 5 AO’s. It is at the very end. The final run will be a 2.5 mile run back to Garner Magnet High School. The winner of the overall and respect (50+) divisions of this section gets the coveted Golden Nail. There will be 2nd and 3rd place for each overall and Respect categories as well.
All finishers will be getting a coveted hammered railroad spike as well to remember your accomplishment for years to come. Use it as a paperweight to brag to your co-workers about the crazy thing you did over the weekend.
In the end this whole thing will suck, it will be really hard. The goal is to finish and struggle while we do it. We are all grateful for the opportunity to get out and push our bodies and minds. We need to remember to be there not only today for our fellow PAX but from that day forward.
“Know that your life matters to many; so do good work, laugh every day, and press on!” -Nelson Cooper (Late F3 Crossbones original Nantan PapaSmurf)
About F3 JOCOGA
When did F3 JOCOGA start ? and what does it mean?
While F3 nation started in 2011, we started our own workouts in 2018 with "The Station". JOCOGA stands for the JOCO and Garner region.
There are just a few things you’ll need to get started with F3:
- Workout clothes that you don’t mind getting sweaty
- Sturdy shoes
- Workout gloves (some guys choose to skip)
- Positive Attitude and be ready to work.
Who can join?
We welcome men of all fitness levels and all physical abilities to our workouts. We have no requirement for membership other than you show up on time to the location and follow what the workout leader has planned. We will not leave any man behind!
5 Core principles of F3
1. Free of charge
2. Open to all Men
3. Held outdoors (Rain or Shine)
4. Peer Led
5. Ends in COT (Circle of Trust)
History of F3 Nation
F3 started in 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina and has grown to more than 46 states and 3,400+ scheduled workouts each week through the efforts of men whose lives have been changed by their involvement with F3. The three Fs in our name stand for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith — the last of which we define as simply a belief in something bigger than yourself.
Learn about how F3 started, how it has grown, and where you can workout with other men all over the country.
Why we F3
There is one undeniable truth; Men need authentic relationships with other men who are working to be strong fathers, husbands and leaders. Isolation will destroy a man! We have the opportunity to change our community and the trajectory of our families. Getting in the best shape of your life is just a by-product. The workout is what draws most men like a magnet but the relationships, brotherhood and community keeps men coming back.
