Fran Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of: 95-pound Thruster Pull-ups As we enter into the 4th and final segment of the Yearly Benchmark Series – we want to hear from you as we plan the 2017 schedule. What workouts do you want to test next year? What skills do you want to...Read More

Thruster  2-2-2-2-2-2-2 In just ten days we’ll throw down on the third installation of the 2016 Cool Cruel Summer Series. And, for the first time in CCS history – it’s a partner workout! Read below for details on scaling options and start tracking down someone you’d like to do the workout with! The workout is...Read More

For time: 12 ring handstand push-ups 225-lb. back squats, 15 reps 20 burpees 9 ring handstand push-ups 205-lb. front squats, 18 reps 20 burpees 6 ring handstand push-ups 185-lb. overhead squats, 21 reps 20 burpees On Saturday evening I was flipping through Facebook when a shaved-headed woman in a hospital gown appeared on my screen....Read More

DT 5 rounds for time of: 12 deadlifts 9 hang power cleans 6 push jerks Men use 155 lb., women use 105 lb. Or, if your RX DT workout is less than 6:00 minutes, do: Double DT 10 rounds for time of: 12 deadlifts 9 hang power cleans 6 push jerks Men use 155 lb., women...Read More

REMINDER!: The Roots Summer Olympic Weightlifting Meet is today. Group classes will run at 7:30 and 8:30am.  1200m row 100 KB swings (24/16) 100 squats 100 push-ups 100 squats 1200m row Welcome to the 2016 Roots Summer Olympic Weightlifting Meet! Check out the schedule for today and don’t forget to watch the action in Rio!...Read More

5 2-Minute Rounds: Run 200m 10 power snatch (115/75) 10 toes-to-bar Rest 1 minute between rounds. Pick up where you left off to begin the next interval. A few weeks ago, I pulled the shit out of my hamstring – like couldn’t walk off the field after I pulled it. That’s right, I pulled it...Read More

“Jerry”  For time: Run 1 mile Row 2K Run 1 mile In 2008, Eric and I traveled back to the East Coast for a work project. Having started CrossFit the week prior, we of course had to find an affiliate to visit in the DC area. It was in that workout that we met Chriss...Read More

Masters Event 1 For time: 8 deadlifts 40 GHD sit-ups 80 double-unders 4 rope climbs 80 wall-ball shots 4 rope climbs 80 double-unders 40 GHD sit-ups 8 deadlifts We’re approaching that time of year where the weather starts to cool down, the leaves turn colors, and horn-shaped baskets placed strategically on our dining tables are...Read More

Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 YOU’RE INVITED! Please join us Sunday, August 21st for the 7th annual Roots Anniversary Party! Keep your eye out for the Evite this week and be sure to RSVP!  Read More

Run 400m then, 21-15-9 Ring push-ups DB squat cleans (45/30) then,  row 500m On Saturday, skydiver Luke Aikins jumped from a plane – without a parachute – and landed in a 100×100 foot net. Beyond the fact that this is an incredible, and crazy, feat, we kept asking – What in the world compels someone...Read More