Split jerk 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 reps We are sad to announce that Katie’s two month stint at Roots is almost up! Katie came to us in September to help out on the coaching staff during Shane’s recovery. Katie, you have been an awesome addition to the Roots staff and we wish you the very best in your next endeavor! Katie is headed to California to continue to coach and work for CrossFit Headquarters staff. If you see her around the shop be sure to give her a farewell hug!  Read more

7 rounds for time of: 95-lb. power cleans, 7 reps 95-lb. thrusters, 7 reps 7 bar-facing burpees This weekend marks a big milestone for CrossFit Roots, Ryan Landis, and his Olympic Weightlifting Club. On Saturday, November 21st, CrossFit Roots will host its FIRST EVER USAW sanctioned meet. Seven Roots athletes alongside a host of lifters from around the area will be competing. Lifting will begin at 10AM and finish around 6PM. FATE will be on hand serving delicious food for lunch. The final schedule will be posted on Thursday so you can see who is lifting and when. There is no fee for spectating, so come down and check out the action! Thanks and see you on the platform!Read more

Hang squat snatch 3-3-3-3-3 reps Hang power clean 3-3-3-3-3 reps We hope you can join us today at 10:30am for a talk on CrossFit and Pregnancy. Meet Ali and Nicole at Roots to learn Roots’ approach to training and nutrition while pregnant. Read a full overview of the talk here.  Read more

Fall Food Challenge Retest Workout Today! Back Squat  3-3-3-3-3 reps then AMRAP 7 minutes: 15-12-9 KB swings (24/16) Abmat Sit-ups Handstand Push-ups What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a 100k row! The Concept 2 Holiday challenge is back at Roots for its FIFTH YEAR. Participants have from Thanksgiving Day until Christmas Eve at midnight to log 100,000 meters on the erg. Lauren will set you up for success with 4 coached workouts, access to the regularly scheduled erg classes, additional erging times for athletes who sign-up for the challenge, and programmed workouts for the athletes to complete on their own. Challenge Dates – November 26th to December 24th Coached Session Dates & Times   SESSION 1:  Sunday, November 29th at 7am Sunday, December 6th at 9am Sunday, December 13th at 9am Sunday, December 20th at 7am SESSION 2: Friday, November 27th at 5pm Sunday, November 6th at 10am Sunday,...Read more

For time: 4 L-Sit Rope Climbs 8 Legless Rope Climbs 12 Rope Climbs Mark your calendars! There are lots of upcoming events for the Roots Community. Roots Fall Oly Meet – Saturday, Nov 21st Thanksgiving Happy Hour – Wednesday, November 25th Ladies Night at JLounge – Thursday, December 3rd Holiday Party – Saturday, December 12th    Read more