Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:115-lb. (80) shoulder pressesEach time you break, perform 50 double-undersRest 4 minutesThen, complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:205-lb. (135 lb women) hang power cleansEach time you break, perform 30 squats Post number of press and clean reps completed to comments. Glassman Interviewed on the Update Show The 2015 Regionals have come to a close. Many of you will probably be happy to get your weekends back after watching the live coverage at all hours of the day from around the world. But don’t worry, there’s more action around the corner as the 2015 CrossFit Games start on July 21st in Carson, California.  The Games website has put out many incredible highlight videos of the action over the past three weeks. In addition, Greg Gassman joined Sean Woodland on the set of the Update Show for an interesting...Read more

Open Shop will run from 6-8pm this evening.   10 rounds for time of: Swim 50 meters 20 squats 10 push-ups Swim WOD: Suns Out Guns Out  Spruce Pool, location information here When you arrive at the pool, please check-in with the pool staff at the front desk. Tell them you are there with Roots and they will let you in. We have reserved lanes for this workout. If you plan to stay at the pool after the workout, you will need to pay the admission fee after the workout is over. Read more

Reminder!: Class with Nicole at 9am this morning at the Centennial Middle School Track! 10 100-meter sprintsRest as needed between efforts. It’s Only 100 Meter Sprints… Join Nicole at the track this morning for a workout that will bring you to your knees – yup, that’s right. Check out the video above for a little background on what to expect. Meet at the Centennial Middle School track at 9:00am! Centennial Middle School2205 Norwood AveBoulder, COClick here for map.  Read more

KellyFive rounds for time of:Run 400 meters30 Box jump, 24 inch box30 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball Fore! The first ever Roots Golf Outing will take place at the Lake Valley Golf Club on Friday, June 12th at 1:00pm! Join us for a day of golf, Roots athletes, food, drink, and taking the competitive spirit from the shop floor to the green. This outing is open to Roots members, their families, and friends.   Tee times will start at 1pm and will run every 10 minutes. Tee time sign-ups will be sent out to all registered players at the end of May.   REGISTER HERE! (spaces limited)   Divisions RX: Standard 18 hole round of golf. Play own ball, keep score, as scores will be on the “Whiteboard” at the end. Suitable for people who have played a round of golf and kept score.Scaled: 4 person “scramble” or best-ball. If you’ve played little golf, or just...Read more

Amanda9-7-5Muscle-up135 pound Squat snatch Swim WOD with Gretchen and Nicole Come one come all to the first OUTDOOR swim WOD of the summer with swim coaches Gretchen and Nicole. When: Sunday, May 31st at 10:30amWhere: Spruce Pool, location information hereWhat: A half hour of instruction followed by a swim WOD. When you arrive at the pool, please check-in with the pool staff at the front desk. Tell them you are there with Roots and they will let you in. We have reserved lanes for this workout. If you plan to stay at the pool after the workout, you will need to pay the admission fee after the workout is over.  Who is coaching the workout?Gretchen Rech and Nicole Christensen. Both women swam Division I in college (although Gretchen was a way more accomplished swimmer than Nicole). They also coached swimming for over ten years each. You can check out Gretchen’s...Read more