Dear Roots Crew,

Remember doing the Open back in March? Well, the final stage of the Open is upon us…the 2025 CrossFit Games kick off in Albany, New York, this Friday! Whether you consider yourself a CrossFit newbie, competitor, athlete, or proud member of the cult;), the CrossFit Games are for our community what the Super Bowl is for football fans. Although one key distinction might be that we “play” CrossFit daily at our affiliate – no armchair quarterbacks here.

The CrossFit Games are the pinnacle of expression of what is possible through CrossFit in terms of fitness and sport. It’s relatable to every single one of us because we live it daily.

This year, the GOAT, Tia-Clair Toomey, will be vying for her 8th championship title. She has won the Games six times in a row, her seventh win coming after taking a year off while pregnant with her daughter. She’s a fierce competitor and powerful positive force in our corner of the world, and I hope you take some time to watch her road to the Games.

For in-house inspiration and motivation, check out our very first Athlete Spotlight series interview with 9-year member Rae Vita. Rae has been a powerful force on the shop floor, and I was thrilled when she agreed to share her story.

As we transition from summer to fall, and enthusiastically send kids back to school or recapture routine, take a moment to reflect on what you want to achieve in the upcoming year. What do you want your class attendance to look like, what’s the skill you’re going to get this year, what are you going to do to be consistent to support your nutrition?

Root(s) for each other,
Nicole

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QUICK HITS

• Amy Jo is headed to the 2025 Masters CrossFit Games
• Member Spotlight: Rae Vita
• Watch Day 1 of the 2025 CrossFit Games – Friday!
• 2nd Annual Roots Golf Outing
• Teens Program Fall Session – Registration Open!
• Fall Schedule Updates
• Clovis Save the Date
• Podcast Alert! What CrossFit Actually Is – And What It Isn’t
• Roots Sponsors and Member Perks

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Good Luck, Amy Jo!

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Member Spotlight: Rae Vita

Meet Rae – Mom, wife, veteran, and Roots athlete since 2016.

Rae commissioned as an officer in the Army in 2012 and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. After completing airborne school, she moved to Fort Bragg, where she served as a paratrooper and logistics officer.

She deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in 2015, and it was there that she was first introduced to CrossFit. 

Tune in to learn about how Rae found her people at Roots, what the hell is bar checking (and why it matters), and why you should always find a daycare that does pick-up on the half hour.

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Watch Day 1 of the 2025 CrossFit Games – Tune-in Friday!

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Roots Golf Outing 2025

There are still a few slots available for the Roots Golf 2025 event held on August 14th at Lake Valley Golf Club, north of Boulder. Starting times are from 1:00-2:00pm, depending on the team.

Two divisions:

• RX – Play a normal round of golf. Suitable for players who have played before and have no problem keeping up with pace of play.
• Scaled – Play a best-ball “scramble.” Every player hits a shot, then the group plays the best ball, all the way into the hole. Two putts maximum!

Then, join us in the dining room to eat and rehydrate!

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Middle and High School Teens – Fall 2025 Session

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Fall Schedule Updates

As we head into fall, we’re making some schedule updates and changes.

The new schedule will kick off Monday, August 18. 

MORE CLASS TIMES

We constantly evaluate what times you want to workout and with an average of 15 classes per day, we’re excited to announce we’re adding even more!

• Mondays – 5:30am (third WOD)
• Tuesdays – 5:30am (third WOD, replacing Engine)
• Wednesdays – 5:30am (third WOD)
• Fridays – 3:00pm (back for the fall!)

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Specialty classes are included in club memberships. Learn more about our fall Specialty classes and what you can expect, here.

• Gymnastics – Tuesdays 1:30pm
• Strongman – Thursdays 1:30pm
• Strength – Thursdays 4pm and Fridays 11:30am
• Olympic Weightlifting – Tuesdays 5pm and Fridays 6:30am

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CLOVIS – Save the Date

Join us on Saturday, September 27 for the third annual CrossFit Hero workout, Clovis.

U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Clovis T. Ray, 34, of San Antonio, Texas, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, was killed on March 15, 2012, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He is survived by his wife Shannon, son Dean, parents Bob Ben Sr. and Cecilia, brothers Eddie and Bob Ben Jr., and sister Jennifer.

Clovis

For Time:

• 10 mile run
• 150 burpee pull-ups
• Partition the run and burpee pull-ups as needed

Whether you plan to do the entire workout or partner up with a teammate, we encourage everyone to mark their calendars for this awesome workout that pushes beyond the normal 60-minute group class. 

Time: Doors open at 7am, Workout begins at 7:30am

This workout IS the workout of the day for September 27th and will replace ALL class times this day. 

Calling all volunteers! We’re looking for a handful of members to support at an aid station or two. Email us at [email protected] for more info.

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Misconceptions About CrossFit

Whether you’re brand new or 10 years in, this conversation will help you better understand the program — and stay in it for life.

Stephane Rochet (CF-L3) is a former D1 collegiate strength and conditioning coach at top-tier athletic programs, a former CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster, and currently serves as CrossFit HQ’s Senior Content Writer. With more than two decades of experience, few people are more qualified to drop the hammer on the most common misconceptions about CrossFit. In this episode, Stephane joins Denise to break down what CrossFit actually is — and what it isn’t. 

Together, Stephane and Denise tackle myths around intensity, scaling, technique, injury, aging, and burnout. Stephane shares how he implemented CrossFit in a collegiate S&C setting, why technique always comes before intensity, and how to reset when training stops feeling right.

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Shout Out to Our Current Sponsors

Have you seen the awesome banners hanging at Roots? Huge shoutout to our local business sponsors who help support our events and community throughout the year. Many of our sponsors also offer Roots members special discounts (THANK YOU!) and you can find all the Member Perks here.

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The Great Attendance Challenge of 2025

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. The following members attended 19 or more classes in July!

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