Row 2,000m Oh hey! Just another friendly reminder that the Roots Roadhouse Runs are in full swing on Thursday evenings at 5:30pm. Come meet Kirk at the shop to do a 2-6 mile run. Afterward, walk across the street to the Roadhouse Boulder Depot for a free drink! The sun is sure to be out this Thursday and we’ll take advantage of their gorgeous patio. Bring a friend! This run is open to members and non-members.  Read more

“Nancy”  Five rounds for time of: 400 meter run 95 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps Nancy is part of the Yearly Benchmark Series. Log your score! A huge CrossFit Roots congratulations to our Masters Qualifiers! These individuals finished in the top 200 WORLDWIDE to earn a spot in the next round of competition – the Online Qualifier. AmyJo (45-49) Cherie (40-44) Nicole (40-44) Ben (50-54) Alice (55-59) The online Masters Qualifier kicks off this Thursday at 5pm. All four workouts will be announced at that time. Athletes will have until Monday at 5pm to complete the workouts and submit a video for each. The Top 20 athletes in each age division move on to the CrossFit Games in California in late July. You’ll see this crew at the shop a bunch over the next week. Cheer them on and give them a high five! They earned their spot in the top...Read more

Robbie Complete as many rounds as possible in 25 minutes of: 8 freestanding handstand push-ups 15-foot L-sit rope climb, 1 ascent  U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller died Jan. 25, 2008, in Bari Kowt, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when he encountered small-arms fire while conducting combat operations. The 24-year-old, of Oviedo, Florida, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and served during Operation Enduring Freedom. In October of 2010, Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat. Miller is survived by his parents, Philip and Maureen; brothers, Thomas, Martin and Edward; and sisters, Joanna, Mary, Therese and Patricia. In the quest for health, fitness, and longevity, there are many theories about what foods best support this effort. There is one “food” that rarely, if ever, comes to the discussion table – and that is sugar, especially...Read more

Isabel 30 reps for time of:  Snatch (135/95) OR Grace 30 reps for time of:  Clean and Jerk (135/95)  Read more

21-15-9 Dumbbell Thruster (35/25) Burpee Double Under* *For each round, double the number of double unders. So round one would look like 21 thruster, 21 burpee, 42 double unders.  Due to the inclement weather, the Spring Olympic Weightlifting Meet has been cancelled. Classes have been moved to 8 and 9am.  Who knows what this storm entails! Come on in and get in a workout before getting cozy by the fire!  Read more