November 2024 Newsletter: Chad1000x, Winter Hoodies, & More!

Dear Roots Crew, 

Thanks to everyone for contributing to a stellar October! The PRs from Benchmark Week were impressive, and the improvements made over a year were fun to track and hear about. Benchmark Week is an integral part of what we do because it gives you a framework to assess, track your progress, and remind yourself of your efforts over a year. Congrats to everyone who turned in a PR during Benchmark Week!

Looking to November and colder weather, I am excited to say that the Winter Holiday Pre-Order is BACK! Check out the full line of gear, from hoodies to zip-ups, sweatpants, and more! Place your order by November 15th!

Several events are coming up in November, including Chad 1000x on Veteran’s Day. Please take a moment to learn about this event. We plan to make it an outdoor event this year, so plan accordingly, and we’ll see you on November 11th!

Bring the hype, 

Nicole 


QUICK HITS

  • Winter Apparel Preorder – Hoodies are BACK!
  • Chad 1000x workout
  • Member Clinic: Grips, Knee Sleeves, Belts and More
  • MBS Turkey Championship – Come cheer on the Roots crew!
  • Thanksgiving Eve Happy Hour RSVP
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
  • Roots Holiday Party Save the Date
  • A CrossFitter’s Must Read

WINTER APPAREL PRE-ORDER IS HERE!

The holiday apparel pre-order is HERE! Make sure to place your order online or at the shop by NOVEMBER 15TH!

  • Light weight hoodies
  • Zip up hoodies
  • Heavy weight hoodies
  • Sweatpants 
  • Joggers
  • Tank tops
  • Tees

As the weather cools down and you’re thinking about holiday gift-giving, what’s better than some new Roots gear! 

Come by the shop to try on the new goods and place your pre-order OR shop directly at the Roots online store!


UPCOMING EVENTS AT CROSSFIT ROOTS

Chad 1000x

Join us on Monday, Nov. 11 in group classes as we honor Chad’s life and bring awareness to suicide prevention.  Roots will donate $5 to The Step Up Foundation on behalf of every athlete who completes the workout at Roots.

What’s the Workout?

1,000 box step-ups for time. 45# ruck sack, 20″ box

Are you a Veteran of the United States military or currently serving in the Armed Forces? Please email me and let us know!


Member Clinic: Grips, Knee Sleeves, Belts and More

How do you wear grips properly and why would you wear them in the first place? Are knee sleeves a good idea? And what about belts? Come join Nicole to learn about CrossFit’s most common pieces of gear, how, and when to use them. 

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6

Time: 4:45-6pm

Cost: $35/person (10 spots available)

Hosted by: Nicole

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MBS Turkey Challenge Championship

Several Roots athletes are competing at this year’s MBS Turkey Challenge Competition! Mark your calendars and come cheer them on!

When: Nov. 23 & 24

Where: Stockyards Event Center in Denver

Time: 8-4:30ish both days

Cost: Spectator tickets are FREE!

Team 1: Chris Evans, Connor Warman, Megan Buttner, Amy Smith

Team 2: Sarah Fezler, Steve Fezler, Austin Moss, Alli Kenah

Team 3: Dave Lee, Lindsay MacDonald, Megan Wei, Mike Conner

Individuals: Nicole Christensen & Ben Sisenwein


Thanksgiving Eve Happy Hour

Don’t miss out on this annual Roots tradition! Join the coaches for Thanksgiving Eve Happy Hour!

When: Wednesday, Nov. 27th

Time: 5-7pm

Where: The Post in downtown Boulder

Drinks on us! Please let us know if you plan to attend! RSVP below.

PLEASE RSVP HERE!


Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Day (11/28): 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. group classes

Don’t miss out on the annual Thanksgiving Day Shit Show. You’ll be thankful you came!

Day after Thanksgiving (11/29): 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., and 9:30 a.m.


Save the Date: CrossFit Roots Holiday Party!

Who’s ready to bring the Holiday Party to the new shop! Mark your calendars NOW!

Date: Saturday, December 14th, 6:30-10:00 p.m.

Where: CrossFit Roots

Food trucks will be available from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and dinner is on us! Bring your own beverages and come celebrate the holidays with CrossFit Roots!


A CROSSFITTER’S MUST READ

CrossFit is more than just a workout, it’s a methodology that defines what we do, how we train, and the workouts we do! Understanding CrossFit will make you a better athlete and drive better results from the program. We encourage you to read Foundations – an article written in 2002 that addresses many of the common questions people have when starting CrossFit OR when wanting to optimize their efforts. 

Grab a cup of bone broth and a blanket and cozy up on the couch to this seminal article for the individual who wants more from their fitness program.


ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE UPDATE

Attend an average of 19 classes per month to be on track for the 2024 Great Attendance Challenge where you earn a chance to win back your membership fees for the whole year! Learn More Here

Here’s who is on track with 19 or more classes in October!

  • Aaron Evans
  • Alexa Cataldo
  • Alison Vermeil
  • Allison Forrer
  • Allison Scahill
  • Ashley Tilly
  • Austin Moss
  • Blakely Graham
  • Caitlin Durling
  • Cara Hinshaw Norton
  • Cherilyn Sackal
  • Chris Risma
  • Coy Decker
  • Derek Anderson
  • Eveline Dowling
  • Greg Hertz
  • Howard Mintz
  • Ian Blakley
  • Isaac Chavira
  • Janel Brockman
  • Jon Sisenwein
  • Josh Haimes
  • Julie Wood
  • Kaleigh Knapton
  • Khem Seng
  • Kim Urness
  • Leia Schultz
  • Lily Proom
  • Sanay Patel
  • Sarah Williamson
  • Scott Leach
  • Steve Calla
  • Steve Fezler
  • Sue Swanson
  • Taylor Haskell
  • Tom Hart
  • Trina Ruhland
  • Xuefei Sun