Dear Roots Crew, 

The rest of 2025 is packed — from Chad 1000x to new gear, happy hours, and holiday parties.

This time of year is where the rubber meets the road. Can you accelerate into 2026, taking consistent training and solid nutrition along with you? With three different holidays upon us, varied schedules, and lots of holiday cheer, it’s easy to see how things could slide.

This is where I always get to at Thanksgiving – an incredible moment of gratitude and thankfulness that this is not our reality at Roots. We have a solid community of athletes who show up, put in the work, and help each other stay focused when the world around us gets lax.

So lean in, gear up, and write down what you want to stay true to for your health and fitness this November and December. Maybe it’s committing to training four days per week through December, maybe it’s meal-prepping your lunches, or maybe you get together with a group of Roots friends to hold each other accountable for your November and December efforts.

The goal is to pick one or two things to keep you in the game this holiday season. You got this.

See you at the shop,
Nicole

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QUICK HITS

• Winter Apparel Preorder – Hoodies are BACK!
• Chad 1000x is Tuesday, November 11th
• November Chalk Talk: Relative Intensity and Your Training
• Battle Royale in Castle Rock – Compete or Cheer On Roots!
• Thanksgiving Happy Hour – NEW DATE!
• Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
• Roots Holiday Party – Save the Date!
• Meal Prep This! – White Bean Chicken Chili
• The 2025 Great Attendance Challenge

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WINTER APPAREL PRE-ORDER IS HERE!

As the weather cools down and you’re thinking about holiday gift-giving, what’s better than some new Roots gear! The holiday apparel pre-order is HERE! Place your order at the shop by November 15th.

• Medium-weight hoodies in black, plum, or bay
• T-Shirts and Crop Tees in multiple colors

P.S. Did you see the Roots crew socks that landed Friday? Only a few pairs remain so grab yours before it’s too late!

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT CROSSFIT ROOTS

Chad 1000x

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in all 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 wearing a 45# ruck sack, 20″ box

Learn more about Chad, the workout, and how it runs at Roots, here.

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

Teens: The High School program will run a modified schedule on Tuesday. Class will move from 6:00-7:00pm.

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November Chalk Talk: Relative Intensity

CrossFit is constantly varied, functional movements, executed at high intensity. Take out any ONE of those three elements from your training protocol, and you will land on a program that is less effective and doesn’t deliver the results possible for the time and effort put in.

But intensity is relative. It’s relative to the individual’s physical and psychological tolerances. It’s not a “intensity over everything mentality,” but it’s also not a “show up and mail it in” mentality either. Whether you just tipped over the 50-year mark, are 20 and want to get jacked, or are a 40-something woman and everyone is telling you that gentle exercise is the only way to go to make it through something called peri-menopause – this talk is for YOU.

When: Sunday, November 16th 10:00-11:00am

Sign up in Zen Planner so we know you plan to attend!

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Battle Royale in Castle Rock

Several Roots athletes are competing at this year’s Battle Royale in Castle Rock on Sunday, November 9. Mark your calendars and come cheer them on!

When and where: CrossFit Castle Rock, 8am-5:30pm – multiple heats and times TBD

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Thanksgiving Happy Hour

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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

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Save the Date: CrossFit Roots Holiday Party!

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MEAL PREP: Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Oftentimes, we forget that nutrition really boils down to making the right choices consistently over the long haul. A simple step in that process is meal prepping, as it eliminates the last-minute decision, spur-of-the-moment eating out, which derails our efforts.

Looking for a super amazing, easy-to-make, and delicious staple for this fall? Look no further than this instant favorite that’s loved by many Roots members.

Pro Tip: Once you’ve made the recipe, line five Tupperware containers on your counter and scoop out one serving into each container. Add some roasted potatoes to the bottom if you’re feeling it. Voila! Grab and go lunch ready for the week!

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ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE UPDATE

Attend an average of 19 classes per month to be on track for the 2025 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!

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