Reminder! The Roots Roadhouse Run kicks off TONIGHT (Thursday) at 5:30pm. Meet Nicole and Kirk at the shop to put in 2-6 miles. Join us afterward for a (free) beer at the Roadhouse Boulder Depot! And bring a friend! Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 As we head into the final week of the 2016 CrossFit Open, we wanted to take a moment to thank the awesome (and volunteer) crew of photographers that have captured many incredible moments over the past four weeks. Shayna Larsen, Andrew Mills, Mike Turner, and Ali Minton. A considerable amount of work and time goes into photographing, editing, and producing the photo albums that you find on Flickr. You can find many of their albums on the Roots Flickr page, and more photos will be uploaded shortly. Click here to view.  When you see them this week at the finale, please take a moment to say thank you and...Read more

  For time: 1 round of:   100 double-unders   50 squats   95-lb. push press, 25 reps Then, 2 rounds of:   60 double-unders   30 squats   95-lb. push press, 15 reps Then, 3 rounds of:   40 double-unders   20 squats   95-lb. push press, 10 reps It’s important to have a plan when lifting. A methodical approach involving past numbers and desired goals can help structure a workout to enable the best outcome possible.  My routine for prepping for a lift is this: During the general warm-up in class, I will decide on the number I want to hit. I’ll then assign that number to the second to last lift in the sets and then calculate backwards in increments of 5s, 10s, or 15s depending on the lift. I make my target number the second to last set, rather than the last set, to allow for a set that doesn’t go as planned or open the...Read more

Big Sexy 5 rounds for time of: 6 deadlifts, 315 lb. 6 burpees 5 cleans, 225 lb. 5 chest-to-bar pull-ups 4 thrusters, 155 lb. 4 muscle-ups  Sgt. Lance “Big Sexy” McLean, 38, of Biloxi, Mississippi, died on June 29, 2013, from a gunshot wound he sustained in the line of duty on June 28, 2013. Prior to his death, McLean served as a Sergeant with the Sheriff’s Office, and as a member of the SWAT Team in Hood County, Texas.  He is survived by his wife, Katy; and two children, Abigail and Quinton. This Friday night we celebrate the conclusion of the five weeks of the 2016 CrossFit Open and welcome in SPRING! Please join us at the Boulder Roadhouse Depot at 6pm for drinks, food, celebration, and fun. Whether you participated in The Open or not, we hope you can join us for this fun social event!  Read more

Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps Are you running the Bolder Boulder? Looking for a weekly fun run to get involved with? Then look no further than the Roots Roadhouse Run that kicks off THIS Thursday evening at Roots! Every Thursday night at 5:30PM Roots will host a weekly fun run at 5:30pm. The run will offer a variety of distances from 2-6 miles. After the run is complete, the Roadhouse Boulder Depot will host a happy hour complete with (free) beers! This run is open to members, friends, family and anyone looking for a good time! Come run, eat, drink and be social!  Read more

Weekend Class 7am at Roots 5 rounds for time of: 30 hip extensions Handstand walk 50 feet Lunge 150 feet Don’t forget to submit your 16.4 scores by tomorrow (Monday) at 6pm! 16.4 make up will be held at 6:30 and 11:30am on Monday. Please remember to sign-up in MBO.Read more