The story goes somewhat like this… A 63 year old man picked up a magazine in May 2018. Inside was an article about men gathering in the early morning hours for fitness, fellowship, and faith expressed through service to their community.
That caught his attention.
By then, he had already been recognized locally, by the state, and nationally for his impact and service. But he was looking for more. After looking to see no F3 locations in his area, he drove 63 miles over to a neighboring town. When leaving his first workout, he thought, “I want to bring this home.”
Grinding through the fall and winter, his relentless determination drove him to Philadelphia on Saturdays, putting in the work, learning the culture. Then in April 2019, alongside 15 other men, the F3Nation flags were planted in Princeton, New Jersey.
He brought the movement home. But then he kept going, pouring himself into the mission of growing and impacting men across the Northeast.
Fast forward to this past weekend: 92 men from across the country showed up to celebrate the 7-year anniversary of F3 Princeton. Shoulder-to-shoulder.
Today, millions of men now have access to more fitness, more fellowship and more faith across New Jersey, the Heart of PA and beyond.
Our word for guys like this is HIM, High Impact Men. But honestly, even that feels too small.
We call him Dos Equis, because he truly is our Most Interesting Man in the World. And the men of F3Nation are honored to call him our brother.
Love you Dos... aka @F3DosEquis
#HIMpact
#humanwrittenpost
TCLAPS to the men of @F3Princeton. They SHOWED UP. 👊🇺🇸
4/11/2026 marked the 7th Anniversary Convergence of F3 Princeton.
85 PAX. 8 FNGs. 11 Regions represented across NJ & PA.
8 of the 9 New Jersey regions in one place. 188 PAX total for what some are calling a three-day ClusterHuck.
And making it more than a state-wide convergence... Brothers made the trek crossing state lines from Valley Forge, Indian Valley, and Lehigh Valley. Proving once again.. when proximity decreases, commitment and determination increase.
07/12/2025 #AAR@f3waleska
0530 - 2 runners and 6 ruckers
0630 - 9 strong for a Dry Socket Q and his favorites on an eleven agenda
0730 - coffee was delicious
Join us next week- it never gets easier, you just get better!
@f3waleska @f3cherokee @f3nation_official
7/5/25 @f3waleska#AAR
4 strong for the pre - @goruck with some Fartlek Training
Perfect 7 for our first annual #1776challenge beatdown (1776 repetitions)
Quality men getting better- join us next week:
0530 pre-work
0630 bootcamp
0730 ☕️
The quiet (riot) before the storm.
#GTE58 Friday night social in Puget Sound.
Tomorrow;
7AM-8AM - Kingbuilder
9AM-12PM - GrowSchool
6PM -??? SUN - The main event: Crucible Ruck
#F3#HIM#GTE#FreedomOps
@F3Waleska - (AAR) - 6/14/25
What a Saturday!
Another strong showing for F3Waleska this morning!
Numbers:
* @GORUCK: 7.5 PAX LIFO#F3PaperJam
* Bootcamp: 14 PAX for #F3Foggett VQ - an outstanding performance where we never stopped moving and set an attendance
Join us!
@F3Waleska - After Action Review (AAR) - 5/31/25
What a Saturday!
The gloom brought out a solid crew for both Ruck and Bootcamp.
Numbers:
* @GORUCK Pre-Ruck:4 PAX
* @F3Nation Bootcamp: 5 PAX
Welcome Back @F3Alpha Kotter: Geordi
FNGs:
* Billy Graham
* Gandalf
5/26/25 #AAR@f3waleska
37 strong for the #memorialdaymurph
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service. To our nation. Their courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to freedom will never be forgotten!
05/24/25 #AAR#F3BlastFurnace
12 men for some pre-work (6 runners & 6 ruckers)
30 PAX for the 7 Year Anniversary Convergence of F3 Valley Forge!
With Qs by Hops, Retail, Chit Chat & some broga by Dutch Oven
On-site coffeeteria
🙏to @F3SideEffects for starting this region! 💪
@F3Waleska 5/24/25 #AAR
-Kicked things off with 3 strong, fast miles @GORUCK
-Then it was on to a stations Q that hit all my favorite exercises, with a full round reset packed with plenty of bench press
-Wrapped it all ☕️ and gf berry muffins
#MemorialDay#F3Counts
5/2/25 #AAR@f3waleska
3 for the pre pre @GORUCK
6 for the pre @GORUCK with a terrible 2 man log for added difficulty
7 for #F3Dolly Q of a descending 20 burpee ladder with a 400 run after each set
Welcome FNG “French Kiss”
Join us next Saturday!
4/26/25 #AAR
6 strong for the preruck with rotating bells
7 strong for pain stations with a running man timer
Fifth Wheel played the role of barista
Mumblechatter was contagious and hilarious today - men got better and laughed often - join us @f3waleska
Pretty cool 📸