Dear Roots Crew,

The month of May and our annual Murph event mark the halfway point of the year. Maybe you’re on a tear, collecting PRs, staying consistent, and putting in the work. Or maybe you’ve been on a slide and need to figure out how to get some things in order to further your health and fitness.

Wherever you’re at, the coaching staff is rooting for you – whether it be for you to find consistency in your attendance, get your first pull-up, qualify for quarterfinals next year, or change your blood markers for the better. And we’re here to help. So reach out, and let’s make a plan.

Work hard, show some grit, get what you put in, and Roots for each other,
Nicole

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QUICK HITS

• Congrats to our Semi-Final athletes!
• Preorder your Roots summer T-Shirt!
• You’re Invited: Connor, Lindsay & little Aubrey farewell
• CrossFit Teens & Kids summer sessions
• Last Chance: Burgener Weightlifting Course
• Summer Travel WODs in SugarWOD!
• Not a Challenge Summer Habit Challenge – Starts June 1!
• Memorial Day Murph+ and Real Food Breakfast Potluck
• College Kids Home for Summer?
• Save the Date: Roots 17 Year Anniversary!

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Congrats to our Semifinals Athletes!

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Preorder Your Summer Roots Tee!

Pre-order your shirt so you don’t miss this one!

Two ways to order by Monday, May 18!

1. Put your order in on the paper order sheet at the front desk OR
2. Email [email protected] with your color and size choice

T-shirts will be printed on a heavyweight Comfort Colors Tee in White or Pepper, mock-ups below.

$32 + tax, billed to your account in Zen Planner. Shipping available for an additional fee for our out-of-town friends!

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You’re Invited: Connor, Lindsay & Little Aubrey Farewell

Please join Jackie Batrus and the Roots Crew for an informal get-together and send-off for Lindsay and Connor.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Rayback Collective

Come by anytime, grab a drink, and help us celebrate the memories and wish them well on their next adventure. For additional details, please visit the Roots Social Group.

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CrossFit Kids and Teens Summer Session Updates!

The CrossFit Teens Spring Session is coming to a close on May 15th, and we’re gearing up for an exciting summer of training with our teen athletes! See below for summer program updates!

• Middle School: FULL
• High School: 4 spaces remaining
• CrossFit Kids: Coming soon!

If you would like more information on our summer programs or to enroll your child, email [email protected]

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Last Chance: Burgener Weightlifting Course

The Burgener Weightlifting Course is coming to Roots on May 16 & 17! This is your last chance to sign up to spend the weekend learning and improving your snatch and clean & jerk!

This course is designed for athletes and coaches of all levels!

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Not a Challenge Health Challenge is BACK!

Last year, we hosted our first Not a Challenge Health Challenge, and over 50 Roots athletes agreed it was one of their favorites, so we are bringing it back with a SUMMER EDITION to help you build and maintain healthy habits this summer without missing out on all the fun that summer travel, get-togethers, and long lazy days will bring!

We wanted to know: could choosing a few daily habits and sticking with them for the long haul really drive long term, sustainable, results?

The answer was YES! Last year, participants gained an average of 3# of muscle and lost 1.5-3% body fat with this challenge over 12 weeks.

What’s this all about?

June 1 – August 1. Nine weeks. Four phases.

This is for you if:

• You’re traveling this summer and want to maintain a few healthy habits so you don’t have to “start all over” in the fall
• You’re currently participating in Lazy Macros and want to continue to build healthy habits on top of this. Full steam ahead!
• You’ve never done a nutrition challenge and are curious about how small changes can make big impacts on your overall health and performance.
• You want to live a healthy lifestyle without weighing and measuring your food this summer.
• You’re new to CrossFit and want to jump start your results!

Learn More In Person – Monday, May 11 9:30-10:15am or Tuesday, May 12 7:00-7:45pm

Stay on track this summer and keep the habits into the fall!

Cost: $200 (includes phased releases of the habits, tracking tools, and two inBody scans)

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Summer Travel Workout Track in SugarWOD!

Summertime brings warm weather, gatherings with friends, and summer travel. We know these can impact your fitness, attendance, and your foundation, so we’re here to help!

Introducing: Summer Travel WODs!

For summer 2065, we’re thrilled to bring back a Travel Workout track in SugarWOD – five travel workouts each week, specifically designed to keep you consistent, no matter where your adventures take you. 

These Workouts Will:

• Require minimal equipment (think hotel gym basics or your parents’ basement gear) or no equipment at all
• Take just 40 minutes or less from warm-up to finish – making it easier to fit fitness into your vacation schedule
• Be available exclusively to active members through SugarWOD from June 1st through August 31st

Thank you for your continued membership support during the summer months, as this helps us maintain the vibrant community atmosphere and quality experience that make Roots special year-round! Thank you for supporting our small business, staying consistent, and logging your travel workouts! For members who stay active for June, July, and August, you’ll be entered to win three months of membership FREE for Fall 2026!

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Memorial Day Murph & Memorial Day Schedule

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Each year, CrossFit affiliates around the world do the Hero workout Murph in memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in June of 2005. CrossFit has had a long relationship with the military and has honored service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice through Hero workouts.

On Sunday, May 26 we will hold our annual Murph event.

This year, and in each ongoing year, we will offer an additional Hero workout option. This year’s Hero’s workout addition will be Severin.

Doors open at 7:15am for the National Anthem and kickoff. Heats will go at 8:00, 8:25, and 8:50am so come early to warm-up! Sign up in Zen Planner to reserve your spot.

We will have various beginner and scaled options for athletes. As always, just show up!

We’ll also be hosting our traditional healthy/real food breakfast potluck, so bring something to share! But, seriously, keep those cinnamon rolls and sugar-laden foods at home (or better yet, just leave them at the grocery store).

We will be closed on Monday, May 26.

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College Kids Home For Summer?

Do you have a college student returning home for the summer? Let’s get them training at Roots and in a good routine while they are home!

If interested, send us an email and let us know if they have previous CrossFit experience or if they’re brand new to CrossFit! We’ll send you the details on how they can start training!

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CrossFit Roots 17th Anniversary Party

JUNE 1: SAVE THE DATE!

You’re not going to want to miss Monday, June 1 at CrossFit Roots! Join us all day in class for our anniversary WOD, The Chief, with giveaways from some of our local partners, special events, and more!

Stay tuned for more details!

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The 2025 Great Attendance Challenge

The 2026 Great Attendance Challenge is off and running! Attend 225 classes in 2025 and be entered to win a FREE YEAR of membership at CrossFit Roots! Learn more about the challenge HERE.

Members who attend 19 or more classes each month stay on track to attend 225 in one year. Here’s who attended 19 or more classes in April!

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