Hey Roots Crew,
Turns out one December newsletter wasn’t enough… so welcome to December, Part 2.
First up: you might be wondering, “Who the hell is going to coach me while Lindsay and Connor are out?” Good question. And don’t worry — just like when there aren’t enough rowers, we’ve already got a plan to stagger the workout – we also have a plan for how we’re going to cover their classes!
I’m fired up to welcome James Cho (CF-L3) as our interim coach on the Roots floor. He’s sharp, he’s experienced, he’s hilarious, and he’s jumping in starting January 5th. You can learn more about him below, and get a sense of his humor…
Next: a little January spoiler we couldn’t hold in. Fullswift Physio has opened a satellite office right inside the shop! Dr. Kyle Rogus, DPT (and Roots athlete), will be in-house, working with athletes in the office and on the shop floor.
One of the things I aim to create in our community health efforts is a strong network of care — people who understand what we do here and support how we train. We’re fortunate to have medical professionals like Dr. Seng, Dr. Ware, and Dr. Drasler in our classes, who provide valuable insights and care. We’re now excited to have Kyle in the mix. Ideally, you never need PT… but if you do, you’ve got someone who truly gets CrossFit and athletes.
Now, quick detour. I love football. I detest getting pummeled with pharmaceutical ads at every commercial break. It’s a good reminder of how far we’ve drifted from our own agency to take control of our health. Did you know that the United States and New Zealand are the only two countries allowing Direct-to-Consumer marketing for prescription drugs!?
Enter: the January Food Challenge. No gimmicks. No magic pills. Just real food, real habits, real results. And yes, after the holiday season, most people are ready for a hard reset. We got you. Watch the video, check out the details, and jump in.
Need more inspiration? The newest Athlete Spotlight is live — and this one brings the heat. Sit down with Austin Moss and hear how he went from zero rope climbs to plenty, from 31% bodyfat to not even close, and made the conscious decision to live differently. It’s worth the watch, but let’s be honest, ALL the Athlete Spotlights are worth a watch!
There’s inspiration everywhere in this gym. But here’s the reminder we all need: motivation is fickle. It comes and goes. What wins is the long game — showing up, doing the basics, and stacking consistent effort over time. That’s where real health and real fitness live.
Stay the course. And root for each other.
Nicole
QUICK HITS
- January 2026 Food Challenge Chalk Talk Video – Sign up Now!
- Full Swift Physio and Dr. Kyle Rogus Satellite Location Opens at Roots
- Welcome James Cho (CF-L3) to Roots!
- Athlete Spotlight: Austin Moss
- Holiday Gift Guide from our Local Sponsors
The #800gChallenge Starts January 5!
The #800gchallenge is returning to its birthplace this January! We’re excited to partner with EC Synkowski and Optimize Me Nutrition to focus on what matters most in nutrition. It’s the perfect reset for your 2026 kickoff.
The #800gChallenge is a simple, straightforward, and needed foundation on the path to health. First, there are NO foods to eliminate. That’s right! All you have to do is eat 800 grams, by weight, of the fruits and vegetables of your choice each day. And then you keep eating whatever else you want.
Dates: January 5 – February 2
Cost: $89 ($39 for the challenge, $50 for two InBody scans, pre- and post-challenge)
Meet Your Neighbors From Around the Corner — Fullswift Physio + Performance
Dr. Kyle Rogus, PT, DPT, CSCS
We’re excited to welcome our neighbors at Fullswift Physio + Performance to the Roots community. You’ll now see Dr. Kyle Rogus (Roots member and Fullswift clinician) offering performance physical therapy right here at the gym — plus at their main clinic just around the corner.
Fullswift works with CrossFit athletes every day and specializes in:
• Performance-driven PT
• Sports Injury rehab and prevention
• Mobility + movement tune-ups
• Tailored accessory work + recovery plans
Their goal: keep you training, moving well, and hitting your goals.
Whether you’re dealing with a nagging issue, dialing in mobility, or chasing a new PR, you’ll get one-on-one, hands-on care that matches the demands of your health and performance goals.
To kick things off, Fullswift is offering FREE in-person consults for Roots members. Visit the link, select the Roots location, and then scroll to Roots Members Free Consult.
Welcome, Fullswift — we’re glad to have you in the building!
Welcome James Cho (CF-L3) to Roots!
Starting January 5th, James Cho will join the CrossFit Roots coaching team to cover while Lindsay and Connor welcome baby Warman.
James (CF-L3) is currently the Head Coach at Stay Strong CrossFit in Michigan, where he leads classes, offers private training, and designs 1-on-1 programs for athletes. He’s heading to Boulder to join our team this spring, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Learn more about James here and please join us in welcoming him to the shop floor in January!
Athlete Spotlight: Austin Moss
Meet Austin! Austin joined Roots in January of 2024. From losing weight, adding muscle, significantly decreasing body fat, moving from scaled workouts to Rx as the norm, and making many friends along the way, Austin has lived the CrossFit experience to a T. Tune in to learn about what he’s done the past two years to drive his health and performance forward, as well as his pet peeve!
The Official CrossFit Roots Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for gift ideas? Check out the CrossFit Roots Members Perks for special CrossFit Roots member discounts on everything from local clothing, massage, wine, and more!
- Mammut – 30% off online using code ROOTS30 (excluding Collabs and Eiger Extreme)
- The Dragontree Sanctuary – 20% off online and a variety of services!
- Boulder Wine Merchant – 10% off when you mention you’re a Roots member
- Jones & Co – 20% off in-store and online with code crossfitroots20
- Grama Grass & Livestock – 10% off the best local beef with code roots
- Xero Shoes – 20% off the shoes born in Boulder
See you at the shop!