Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of: 115-lb. sumo deadlift high pulls, 10 reps 10 burpees, jumping over the barbell The Last Cool Cruel Summer of 2015! The last Cool Cruel Summer Series of 2015 is NEXT THURSDAY, September 17th from 4-6:30pm. Remember, classes during Thursday the morning and afternoon will run as usual and be doing the posted workout for the day. The Cool Cruel Summer work for the evening is listed below and inspired by Squatember! If you plan to participate in the evening workout, please remember to sign-up on MBO.  You will sign-up for your heat when you arrive.  Heats will run 4-6:30pm. If you’re newer to Roots or want a refresher on all things Cool Cruel Summer – check out this post! FoodThe FATE Brewing truck is coming! No need to sign-up for dinner in advance. Barbecue will be on hand ready to...Read more

Front squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps Benchmark Series 2016 Skills As part of the 2015 Benchmark Series we included five skill tests. We trained each of those skills weekly in class either within the structure of a workout or as an accessory element to the hour class.  The skills were selected based on a variety of inputs. We selected skills that are consistently seen in the CrossFit Open. Many individuals want to do well in the Open and a large factor of that has to do with the ability to rep out the following: toes-to-bar, chest-to-bar pull-ups, handstand push-ups, and wallballs. In addition, we chose rope climbs to round out the five, as this is a skill that many people at the gym would like to have in their back pocket and one that takes time to develop. Right now, we’re working to prepare the 2015/16 Benchmark Series and would like to hear from you....Read more

Holiday Schedule today! Classes at 8:30 and 9:30am. 4 rounds for time of:15 box jumps, 36-inch boxRun 400 meters Fall Class Schedule Starts Tomorrow! Tuesday kicks off the 2016 class schedule at Roots! The new schedule includes: New class schedule times for each coach  Erg WOD back on the schedule on Saturdays at 10am Weekly track workout moved to 5:30pm on Thursdays at Centennial Middle School Additional 6:30am classes added to schedule on Monday and Tuesday Have a great Labor Day holiday!Read more

Reminder! Holiday class schedule tomorrow for Labor Day. 8:30 and 9:30am!5 rounds for time of:Swim 100 yards30 push-ups Last Outdoor Swim WOD of 2015. Meet Nicole at Spruce Pool today at 10:30am for the last outdoor swim WOD of 2015. Come work on your tan, your guns, and your swimming skills. And don’t worry, yes, we know, there are a lot of push-ups. We’ve got you covered.  See you there and remember to say you’re there with CrossFit Roots at the check-in desk. Spruce Pool2102 Spruce St.Boulder, Colorado 80302Read more

Tabata LungeRun 1 mile30 burpees Party at the Track! Reminder! This weekend’s schedule puts Roots all over the Boulder map! Join us for a wide variety of fitness application – at the park, in the pool, and at the shop! Saturday – Centennial Middle School track, 9:00 am2205 Norwood AveBoulder, CO  80304-1332 Sunday – Spruce Pool, 10:00 am2102 Spruce StBoulder, CO 80302 Monday – Labor Day class schedule, 8:30am and 9:30am, teens class at 9:30amRead more