Thriving or surviving. Given the choice, I don’t think there’s any question which option every PAX member would choose. It’s the vision & the goal of Kilo, Diablo, Catfish, & myself for the Region to THRIVE within ALL 3 Fs in 2020. This challenge is meant to jumpstart the acceleration of thriving as soon as the calendar hits 1.1.20.
GOAL
The IRON-HORSE CHALLENGE is designed to reinvigorate the male community leadership of F3Louisville this winter while strengthening all 3 Fs, & help the PAX make an impact on Louisville.
DURATION
Wednesday 1.1.20 through Tuesday 3.31.20.
REWARD
This year there will be two levels of the 2020 IRON-HORSE CHALLENGE, both with different requirements for completion along with different rewards. Most importantly, you will receive priceless amounts of fellowship with your brothers in the Region & leadership growth while becoming a better man in every sense.
THE GOLDEN HORSE
- 2020 F3 Louisville Iron-Horse Challenge custom T-shirt
- 2020 F3 Louisville Iron-Horse Challenge 2”x 3” velcro patch
THE SILVER HORSE
- 2020 F3 Louisville Iron-Horse Challenge 2”x 3” velcro patch
THE THANG
Here is what you need to do to complete the IRON-HORSE CHALLENGE.
1st F – The Magnet: IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS
THE GOLDEN HORSE
- Post to 52 workouts (averages out to about 4 posts per week)
- 26 BlackOps in TOTAL (average of 2 per week) can go towards this count
- Monthly Ruck Events can also go towards this count
- Upon joining the IRON-HORSE CHALLENGE you indicated which AO you consider being your “home AO”, which leaves 7 other AOs…you must post at 5 of those other 7 AOs at least one time.
- Post to at least 10 WOs, not at your “home AO”.
- Q at least 5 times during the duration of the challenge including:
- one Q each month (January, February, March)
- 3 of the minimum 5 Qs must be at an AO that is not your “home AO”
THE SILVER HORSE
- Post to 40 workouts (averages out to about 3 posts per week)
- 26 BlackOps in TOTAL (average of 2 per week) can go towards this count
- Monthly Ruck Events can also go towards this count
- Upon joining the IRON-HORSE CHALLENGE you indicated which AO you consider being your “home AO”, which leaves 7 other AOs…you must post at 4 of those other 7 AOs at least one time.
- Post to at least 6 WOs, not at your “home AO”.
- Q at least 3 times including:
- one Q each month (January, February, March)
- 1 of the Qs must be at an AO that is not your “home AO”
*Monday – Saturday there are 30 official WOs per week. When you include the consistently scheduled BlackOps there are 37 WOs per week. Pick 3-4 & get your ass out there!
2nd F – The Glue: STRENGTHEN YOUR FELLOWSHIP
This isn’t something I am going to track, therefore attendance for these events does not need to be posted. At the end of the day, you will know if you completed this portion of the challenge.
THE GOLDEN HORSE
- Attend at least 9 second F events (averages out to 3 events per month)
- Share some fellowship with your F3 brothers at coffeeterias, Hump Day Happy Hours (HDHH), etc.
THE SILVER HORSE
- Attend at least 6 second F events (averages out to 2 events per month)
- Share some fellowship with your F3 brothers at coffeeterias, Hump Day Happy Hours (HDHH), etc.
3rd F – The Dynamite: MAKE AN IMPACT
Again, this isn’t something I am going to track, therefore attendance for these events does not need to be posted. At the end of the day, you will know if you completed this portion of the challenge.
THE GOLDEN HORSE
- Participate in 4 third F opportunities
THE SILVER HORSE
- Participate in 2 third F opportunities
This does not mean just making a donation, although that is completely fine. Seek out a service opportunity at your place of worship. We will have some opportunities available to be posted soon, as well.
- e.g. there is generally a 3rd F component with the Monthly Ruck Events…participation in will go towards this component.
Or, find your own way to make an Impact.
One of the primary goals of the Leadership Council is to see this Region grow horizontally meaning the PAX becomes more involved in ALL 3 aspects of F3. So, despite laying out the participation requirements for each F you can see the only actually being tracked is the 1stF. Diablo won’t be tracking your participation in 2ndF activities, nor will Catfish be tracking your participation in 3rdF activities…that’s on you & your commitment to growth.
ENTRY
If you want to participate in the IRON-HORSE CHALLENGE you must do 2 things:
- Join the “#2020_iron-horse_challenge” channel in Slack
- Upon joining the channel post which AO you consider to be your “home AO”
8 OFFICIAL AOs & SCHEDULES
**Indicates a BlackOps that is routinely on the schedule, but not an official workout at this point.
Bayside
- Tuesday: **Consistent BlackOps**
- 0530 – 0615
- Thursday: The Big Kapowski
- 0530 – 0615
- Saturday: The Max
- 0600 – 0700
Pleasantville
- Friday: Wisteria
- 0530 – 0615
Poshlands
- Monday: The Incubator
- 0530 – 0615
- Monday: The Silo at North Posh
- 0530 – 0615
- Wednesday: The Bridge
- 0530 – 0615
- Saturday: The Fog
- 0700 – 0800
The County
- Tuesday: The Loco
- 0530 – 0615
- Wednesday: The Foundry
- 0530 – 0615
- Thursday: Agony
- 0530 – 0615
- Saturday: The Nest
- 0700 – 0800
The Garden
- Tuesday: The Cliffs
- 0530 – 0615
- Thursday: Cloverfield
- 0530 – 0615
The Mutt
- Tuesday: The Rooster
- 0530 – 0615
- Wednesday: The Blender
- 0530 – 0615
- Thursday: The Extender
- 0530 – 0615
- Saturday: The Hurt
- 0700 – 0800
The O
- Monday: **Consistent BlackOps**
- 0530 – 0615
- Tuesday: Back of Wrenches
- 0530 – 0615
- Thursday: Temple of Gloom
- 0530 – 0615
- Saturday: Ruiner
- 0700 – 0800
Veterans
- Monday: Big Mo
- 0530 – 0615
- Wednesday: The Tank
- 0530 – 0615
- Friday: The Chopper
- 0530 – 0615
**Long Run Park**
- Monday: **Consistent BlackOps**
- 0500 – 0545
- Wednesday: **Consistent BlackOps**
- 0500 – 0545
- Friday: **Consistent BlackOps**
- 0500 – 0545
**Peggy Baker Park**
- Tuesday: **Consistent BlackOps**
- 0530 – 0615
**The Firehouse**
- Thursday: **Consistent BlackOps**
- 0530 – 0615
If you have any questions or need any clarification on any aspect of the IRON-HORSE CHALLENGE please do not hesitate to post it within the channel or reach out to me directly. I’m looking forward to seeing how many PAX participate, but I’m looking more forward to seeing those PAX grow across all 3 Fs & then impact they have on the future of the Region.
SYITG
Nino
F3 Louisville 