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7am workout at Roots Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5 9am workout at Centennial Middle School Track Maupin 4 rounds for time of: Run 800 meters 49 push-ups 49 sit-ups 49 squats Six years ago DJ Double Under was a dude without a jump rope. Fast forward to 2016 and he has nestled himself at the intersection of music, fashion, and nightlife. When Dave Castro needed a deejay for the 2017 CrossFit Games, he called one person. When Katy Perry needed someone to collaborate with for her upcoming album – there’s only one person she called. DJDD’s approach to music is simple – put the best of what the world has to offer on the dance floor and the people will move. His latest worldwide tour has sent him to the far corners of the earth and allowed him to capture the musical contributions of cultures around the world. But through months on end of nightclubs, house...
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“Daniel” For time: 50 Pull-ups 400 meter run 95 pound Thruster, 21 reps 800 meter run 95 pound Thruster, 21 reps 400 meter run 50 Pull-ups With heavy hearts we dedicate this workout to Army Sgt 1st Class Daniel Crabtree who was killed in Al Kut, Iraq on Thursday June 8th. To Daniel’s family and friends, we express our sorrow; to his wife Kathy and daughter Mallory, we tearfully acknowledge your loss as the true cost of freedom. Fair Winds, Daniel.
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For time: 150 burpees These are from completely prone to jumping and touching an object eight inches above maximum reach.  
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*Our water was shut off due to a water main leak this afternoon, and will not be back on for the morning classes. We will keep you updated here as we get more info. We apologize for the inconvenience. 8 minutes to complete: 1-mile run 315-lb. deadlifts, max reps Then, 10 minutes to complete: 1-mile run 225-lb. power cleans, max reps Then, 12 minutes to complete: 1-mile run 135-lb. overhead squats, max reps Do not rest between rounds. Post run times and reps completed for each exercise. CrossFit Roots hosted the 2016 Harvest Open last Saturday where 9 Roots athletes took the platform and showed great weightlifting performance! 57 athletes competed in the all day event. Here are the highlights of the Roots lifters: Amy Fallon – 54/69 (snatch/clean and jerk in Kg.) A great 5 for 6 performance! Harrison Gray – 75/90 – Looking very fast under the bar and...
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Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 Looking for an awesome salad that’s a dinner party go-to as much as a “take to work and doesn’t get soggy” solution? Look no further! Kale Salad with Currants, Pine Nuts & Parmesan This recipe was taken from Mountain Mama Cooks. Click the link to see preparation instructions! This hearty winter salad is a nice departure from the usual mixed greens. Raw kale never tasted so good! This salad can stand up to being made a few hours ahead so it’s a great choice for entertaining! INGREDIENTS 1 large or 2 small bunches of kale 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1/3 cup dried currants 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese salt and pepper
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