F3 STL Meramec

🚨NEW SITE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Launched last Thursday, Cottonwood Valley meets Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 5:15am-6:15am at Leonard Park. Format: standard 45-minute bootcamp workout.

Site Q, Lawrence, shared this strong message with the pax at the launch:

“This name is rooted in the ground where we gather and the community we serve. It comes from the two towering cottonwood trees at Leonard Park and from the city of Valley Park.
Those trees represent strength, endurance, and deep roots. Valley Park represents community, resilience, and the men and families we’re called to lead and support.
Cottonwoods stand tall through storms, dig roots deep, and provide shade for others. That’s the kind of men we aim to become here—strong in adversity, grounded in purpose, and a source of encouragement for those around us.
The Valley reminds us that growth often happens in the low places—the hard seasons, the grind, the moments when we’re tested.
Cottonwood Valley is more than a location. It’s a place where men come to get stronger, build brotherhood, and sharpen one another.
Welcome to Cottonwood Valley. Now let’s get to work.”

Plant | Grow | Serve
This is the way!

Peer-led isn’t just something we talk about–it’s how we operate at every level of F3. From leading beatdowns to stepping into Site Q and beyond, leadership is passed hand-to-hand.

Pierce Morgan has exemplified Sua Sponte leadership and individual initiative during his time as Wonderland’s Site Q. Congrats on a job well done! 👏🏻

This morning he passed the baton to the next man up, Silver Sneakers, and we couldn’t be more excited for this HIM to take on the role and help pave the next 43’ for Wonderland!

This Is The Way!

10 Meramec pax represented the region at F3 Spirit of St. Louis annual Huckleberry CSAUP this past weekend. This is an incredible event which touches on all 3 F’s, with killer beatdowns led by Q’s from across the Mega Region, a fantastic breakfasteria and a fundraising opportunity for The Covering House.

Our resident high impact “Yeti” OfficeSpace (who also serves as one of our region’s 3rd F Qs) offered up his gorgeous beard for The Big Shave. Pax were able to bid for opportunities to take a swipe at OfficeSpace’s beard with the clippers (see second pic for the “before”). All funds going directly to TCH.

Over $1,500 was raised on the spot! High impact!

Congrats to our brothers in on another epic event. The Huckleberry gets bigger and better every year!

🇺🇸 9/11 Memorial Beatdown – Never Forget 🇺🇸

This morning we honored the lives lost on September 11, 2001—civilians, first responders, and heroes who ran toward danger when the world stood still.

Every rep and every step was a tribute to their courage.

F3 is more than a workout—it’s brotherhood, discipline, and strength forged together in the gloom. If you’ve been waiting to step in, there’s no better time. Come push yourself, find your brothers, and never forget.



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