Cumming, GA - Chris Dotson's F3 adventure started the morning of June 29th, 2020 when his uncle (F3 Hard Drive) introduced him to a world he never knew existed. Snowman, as he's known in the Gloom, had just been dealt a gut punch that would take any man to his knees. The day before, he found his baby brother Brian (46) dead in an Atlanta hotel room.

'After the tragic loss of my brother, F3 was my saving grace. My uncle saw me the day we found my brother. I was a broken man and he felt the F3 Nation had something that could help. Wow was he right and an outstanding call on his part.'

Snowman will tell you that the men of F3 Cumming saved his life. The fellowship and accountability has challenged him to be a better man, husband, father, son, and co-worker. He credits them for connecting him back to his faith. 'The fellowship and faith kept me coming back. The fitness was just a bonus.'

'I recall sitting in my car those first several beatdowns sobbing at 5:15 AM over my loss and then heading over to the flag feeling I was right where I needed to be. I was sold.'

He distinctly remembers his second beatdown that brought him all-in. 'At that time (87 pounds heavier), I struggled with the mosey. This morning was a particularly long mosey and in the Gloom it is hard to see clearly. Eventually, I could not see the men any longer, about 2-3 seconds later the whole crew of men came back to me. They said, “we never leave a man behind” and “never leave a man where we found him.” They encouraged me to pick up my pace and I was all in at that point.'

Snowman is actively working to give away F3 to the sad clowns everywhere. He still has some fitness goals on the horizon and looks forward to bringing his son to a workout some day.

'I have changed emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. In addition, I am two years and eight months sober. F3 is truly an amazing organization and I am fortunate to be apart of it.'