“Elizabeth” 21-15-9 reps of:Clean 135/95 poundsRing dipsFor this Elizabeth we will use power cleans. How Long? One of CrossFit’s oldest sayings goes like this: “CrossFit gives you infinite things to suck at.”  While we can all chuckle at this saying, we can also all relate to it. Whether you’re new to CrossFit and learned a killing pull-up in class (triumph!) only to find the next day that you are terrible at double-unders – or you’re the seasoned veteran who learns that you’re great at kipping handstand push-ups but strict ones leave you crying for your Mom – EVERYONE can relate to the saying throughout their years doing CrossFit.   But, out of the suck and shot to our egos often comes a determination from the athlete to improve upon a skill, lift, load, movement or technique. For many athletes at the gym, the inability to do something just makes them want to do...Read more

We hope to see everyone today at the Boulder Reservoir from 11-3pm for the annual Anniversary Party and Family Picnic. Please remember to bring a potluck item to share.  Hang Power Clean3-3-3Hang Squat Clean3-3-3Clean1-1-1-1-1Build through the ten sets without warming up between lifts. Last set of hang power cleans flows directly into first set of hang squat cleans. Athlete must start next movement at or with more weight than pervious successful set. If athlete finishes last set of hang power cleans at 125lbs, athlete must do first set of hang squat cleans with 125lbs, or more.  Hey, That’s My Gym on ESPN. Has anyone seen Camille’s CrossFit commercial that aired during the 2015 CrossFit Games? Did the background look a bit familiar? While on vacation, Maura snapped a photo of her TV, above. Take a look at that gym!Read more

10-20-30 reps for time:Kettlebell Swing (24/16)BurpeeGHD sit-upLunge Are You Ready to Party? The stage is set and we’re ready to party! We hope to see everyone tomorrow at the Boulder Reservoir from 11-3pm for the annual Anniversary Party and Family Picnic. See here for all of the party details including food, drinks, and potluck items.  And have no fear – we did not forget about the anniversary workout (as if!) – it’s scheduled for FRIDAY of this coming week. Many of you know what the anniversary workout is and for those of you who don’t, you’re in for a treat! How many Roots anniversary parties have you been to? Post to comments.Read more

“Kelly” Five rounds for time of:Run 400 meters30 Box jump, 24 inch box30 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball Olympic Weightlifting Recap Once again, the Roots Summer Olympic Weightlifting Meet drew a talented group of lifters from the Denver area. Fifty athletes competed on the platforms including seasoned veterans and first time competitors.  With so much great momentum from this annual series, we are very pleased to announce that the next Oly Meet will be USAW sanctioned and held on November 21st. A huge congratulations to Ryan for his work over the past few years building the Roots meet series and for taking this big jump!   Meet Recap Roots athletes made a great showing during the meet. Here are the results in Kilograms: Alicia Benjamin – 43kg. snatch/59kg. clean and jerk (43/59) – her first meet! Arlene Brugal – 55/65 while battling a wonky wrist  Courtney Prentice – 52/61Sam Gaard – 84/100 Josh...Read more

Shane Update: Shane remains in stable condition at Denver General. He is awaiting surgery for his leg and will be there for at least a few more days. He smiled when he saw the gown and we let him know that everyone is thinking of him. He is not accepting visitors at this time. Grace30 reps for time of:Clean & Jerk 135/95#Grace is part of the Yearly Benchmark Series. Log your score! CBS News Story on Shane Last night, CBS News ran a story on Shane’s accident, see above video. At this point in time, the driver of the vehicle who left the scene has still not been found.  We will post a thorough update on Shane’s recovery this week. Read more