CrossFit Games Open 11.1/14.1 Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of: 30 Double-unders 15 Power snatches The Power snatch loads are as follows: Men and Masters Men 45-49, 50-54: 75lbs/35kg Women and Masters Women 45-54: 55lbs/25kg Masters Men 55-59, 60+: 65lbs/30kg Masters Women 55-59, 60+: 45lbs/20kg  11.1 became 14.1, which has now become part of the 2016 CrossFit Roots Benchmark Series. Back for the third time in this year’s series, today you have the opportunity to retest a workout that we completed on February 11th and November 14th. Because this is the third time athletes will go after this workout, we want to talk pacing. For individuals who are proficient in double-unders and power snatches, it’s not uncommon to see them go out in Round 1 in just under 1:00. For those who utilize a scaled double under option, it’s not uncommon to see Round 1 times...Read more

Classes this weekend are offered at both the shop and North Boulder Park.   Meet us at the South-West corner of the park.  Sign-up as usual. Shop Workout 4 4-minute rounds of: 15 wall ball shots, 20-lb. ball to 12-foot target 30 medicine ball cleans, 20-lb. ball Row for max calories Rest 3 minutes between rounds. Park Workout 4 rounds as a team: 15 kb swings (24/16) 25m sled drag shuttle (90/60) Happy Mother’s Day fit mamas!  We hope you spend it with those you love.Read more

Classes this weekend are offered at both the shop and North Boulder Park.   Meet us at the South-West corner of the park.  Sign-up as usual. Shop Workout Press  3-3-3-3-3-3-3 Park Workout Sprints 10 x 100m  In case you missed it in the May Newsletter, this year we’ll be celebrating Roots’ 7th year Anniversary on August 21st at the Boulder Reservoir again!  Stay tuned for more details but for now you can plan on games, food and drink, and good company! Checkout pictures of last years Anniversary.  Read more

This weekends classes will be offered at the park and the shop. Please make sure you sign-up for the correct one in MBO. Masters Qualifier 16.3 Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of: 55 double-unders 15 chest-to-bar pull-ups 155-lb. hang power cleans, 5 reps Here’s your chance. Give props, big-ups, and kuddos to the folks you workout next to everyday. Did you see someone make a break through, do something great, or something nice? Here’s your chance to give them the credit they deserve, it’s shout-out Friday! What exactly is a shout-out? See below. shout-out (n.) Slang. A public expression of thanks or gratitude. A kind mention of a homey. Here are a few of my own: “I’d like to give a shout-out to Mariah for completing Jerry Rx!” “I’d like to give a shout-out to AmyJo for qualifying and completing the Masters Qualifier!” “I’d like to give a shout-out...Read more