Announcements:
EFirst Friday Lunch
Friday 5/1 At Noon
North Harbor Club
Wear your ascot!
Pool Party at Zamboni’s (no it won’t be frozen)
Saturday July 25
1-7pm (or last man standing)
Bring your wives/dates, towels, and floaties!
20400 Deep cove ct , Cornelius 28031
F3 Flotilla Lake Party & Ratatouilles Ribs BBQ
Swimsuit Competition- Wives will judge
Reigning Champion – Drake Ramoray
Water Olympics- Relay Race
Saturday Aug 22 3-8pm
19801 Shearwater Point Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
Are you interested in Qing workouts or maybe a little out of practice?? You are in luck!! The one and only sandbag master himself will be leading Q school in May. Q school will be Saturday May 16th 7am to 8:30ish am. Please contact Das Boot if interested.
Feed The Hunger Packing Event – Great Opportunity for students needing service hours!
The time is here! Grab you hair net and let’s pack some meals together. Feed The Hunger focuses on feeding the physical and spiritual hunger of at risk children and families all around the world, like the ones above in Ghana.
Grab your family, friends, neighbors, small groups, and/or coworkers and come serve together. We are packing in the gym, like the old days and can handle lots of packers. We are only 25% of the volunteers needed. We need you!! Our goal is to feed 1000 children for the next school year.
Wednesday – Saturday, April 29th-May 2nd.
Below is the link to sign up:
Eagle’s Nest Book Club
Tues After Bootcamp at Summit
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
April 14 through May 12.
2 chapters each week.
Topic: Modern, comfortable lives are actually making us physically and mentally weaker. It provides a scientific and philosophical argument for the F3 “Gloom”- why we choose to do hard things outdoors at 5:30am.
F3Davidson Transformation Stories – eBook
From Stout
Pax,
In celebration of F3Davidson’s 15th anniversary this December, we are excited to announce the creation of an eBook to capture your personal transformation story. Over the last 15 years, F3 Davidson has been a significant part of our daily routine and has impacted many lives. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to share your story as we look back on these 15 incredible years together.
Participation is completely voluntary. For examples of transformation stories F3 Nation: Transformation Stories.
Project Background & Timeline
Stories should be no more than 1,000 words
- Write in your own words – – there is no need to worry about perfect grammar
Final submissions may be reformatted to fit eBook format
By submitting your story, you agree to allow it to be shared with pax
All stories must be submitted to Stout by 7/31/26 at sheakevin6@gmail.com
Please remember, these are your stories. The eBook will be shared only with F3Davidson pax and will not be distributed outside of our group.
Mark your calendars! 3rd annual Soggy Bottoms backyard ultra on May 2, 2026.
From Fairy Godfather aka Wes Richardson:
I would like to invite you all to the 3rd annual Soggy Bottoms backyard ultra on May 2, 2026. This is a fun day for all paces where you can run, ruck or walk and trail loop at my families farm in Lincolnton.
We will be raising funds for the Northlake House and Ranger’s family. A donation of any size gains access to the race and 100% of your donation goes right to Ranger and the purchase therapy games for the residents at the Northlake House.
The event is from 8:00am-4:00pm with options to join half or the whole day.
I would love for you guys to come spend the day and raise money for our man, Ranger.
Sign Up to Q:
Want to increase YOUR effort during bootcamps? Then sign up to led the workout. It’s one of the easiest ways to push yourself to work harder. One of F3’s 5 Core Principles is that workouts are volunteer led. If you have an F3 Nickname, you are Freed to Lead. There are lots of available workouts for you to lead. Get out there more and get more out of it by leading.
Slack Enhancements
F3 Nation have made some new improvements to slack. We believe in the long run these will be great adjustments. Short term changes that really impact the Pax are Q Signups and Backblasts. Below we have tried to include all information and guides. This change starts immediately, please use new procedures. I know we will have bumps along the way but we got this!!
Signing Up to Q
Step by step video:
Purpose:
This SOP outlines the step-by-step process for signing up to lead a workout (Q-Spot) using the F3 Nation Slack-integrated calendar.
Platform:
F3 Nation Slack App
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Access the F3 Nation Calendar
- Open Slack.
- Use the search bar to type “calendar”.
- Click on “Open F3 Nation Calendar” from the search results.
2. View and Filter Calendar
- Optional: View the calendar image to see upcoming Q-Spots for the next two weeks.
- Optional: Filter by AO (Area of Operation) if you know where you want to Q.
- Example: Select “Center for Ants” and click Done.
3. Show Available Q-Spots
- Click “Show only open Q slots” to filter out taken spots.
- Identify an available date (e.g., July 27).
- Click “More” next to the date.
- Click “Take Q” to claim the spot.
4. Confirm Your Spot
- After claiming, the slot will disappear from the open list.
- To verify, click “Show only my events” to view your scheduled Q.
5. Customize the Pre-Blast
- Click into the event to edit the Pre-Blast message.
- Example: Update “What” to “Up, Beat, Down”.
- Example: Update “Why” to “To get 1% better”.
- Note: Templates and tags (e.g., VQ, Maniversary) can be modified by admins.
6. Schedule the Pre-Blast
- Choose when to send the Pre-Blast:
- Send now
- Send the day before the event (recommended for future dates)
- Click Update to finalize.
Admin Capabilities
- Modify templates and event tags.
- Add new tag options for special events.
Best Practices
- Always double-check your AO and date before confirming.
- Use meaningful Pre-Blast messages to motivate participants.
- Schedule reminders to avoid missing your Q.
Submitting a Backblast
Step by step video:
Purpose:
This SOP outlines the process for submitting a backblast after leading a workout (Q) using the F3 Nation Slack-integrated system.
Platform:
F3 Nation Slack App
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Access the Backblast Submission
You have two options:
- Option A: Click the notification from F3 Nation prompting you to submit a backblast.
- Option B: Use the Slack search bar:
- Type “back blast”
- Click “Create a Backblast”
2. Select the Past Q
- A prompt will appear to choose a past Q.
- Click the dropdown to view your previous Qs.
- Select the workout you want to submit a backblast for.
3. Add Attending PAX
- A list of PAX will appear.
- Select those who attended.
- If someone is missing, manually add them.
- Click Done when finished.
4. Optional: Add “Downrange” PAX
- In the Downrange PAX line you can search for PAX who attended a beatdown but are not in your Slack.
- All PAX who are members of your Slack should be tagged in the normal PAX section regardless of home region.
- You can also manually list untagged PAX using comma-separated names.
5. Enter Total PAX Count
- This may auto-populate based on selections.
- You can manually enter the count if needed.
6. Fill Out the Moleskin
- Add a summary or reflection from the workout.
- Example: Copy/paste notes from your Q.
- Click Done after entering.
7. Optional Features
- Email Backblast to PAX: Enable this if you want it sent directly.
- Custom Fields: These vary by region and admin setup.
- Example: “Fartsack” field to note who bailed last minute.
- Upload File: Attach relevant media (e.g., “Boy Band” image or file).
8. Final Review and Submit
- Review all entries for accuracy.
- Click Submit.
9. Confirmation
- You’ll receive a notification from F3 Nation confirming submission.
- The backblast will appear in the AO channel as a posted file.
Best Practices
- Submit your backblast promptly after your Q.
- Use the moleskin to reflect on the workout and share insights.
- Tag all attending PAX accurately to maintain records.
- Use custom fields creatively to enhance engagement.
Schedule:
See you in the gloom!
F3 Davidson 