For time: 100 double-unders 115-lb. front squats, 21 reps 115-lb. push presses, 21 reps 100 double-unders 115-lb. front squats, 15 reps 115-lb. push presses, 15 reps 100 double-unders 115-lb. front squats, 9 reps 115-lb. push presses, 9 reps Why Are Americans So Fascinated With Extreme Fitness? The New York Times is back at it again – writing lots of propaganda about CrossFit, its dangers, and about the crazy fitness-crazed extreme individuals who choose to do this style of workout every day. Honestly NYT, this is getting old. Check out the article here – Why Are Americans So Fascinated With Extreme Fitness? Do you ever look at other fitness endeavors and think – “whoa, now that’s extreme, CrossFit is NOT!”?  How do you feel about your CrossFit experience in relation to what is published all over the media?   Post to comments. Read more

 Row OR Run 5000m The Reebok CrossFit Invitational Presented by HGST Jason Khalipa is stoked to be competing in the Reebok CrossFit Invitational where he, Emily Bridgers, Julie Foucher and Rich Froning will represent the USA and compete against teams from Europe, Canada and Australia. Check out the CrossFit Games site for more details on the competition.  Read more

Helen3 rounds for time:400 meter run 21 kettlebell swings (1.5 pood) 12 pull-ups(Helen is a yearly benchmark.  Log your score!) Fall Food Challenge – Four Spots Remaining! The fall food challenge Intake Week kicks off on Monday.  Just four spots remain for this 6-week challenge. Sign-up here. If you have already signed up for the food challenge, initial details and information on Intake Week will be email on Friday.  Stay tuned!Read more

Annie50-40-30-20-10DUs and Abmat Sit-upsthen,Weighted dip 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 reps   CU vs. CSU Hockey! – Come Watch Hunter! Grab your Buffs gear (ok maybe your Rams gear) and head on out to the Colorado Rec Center this Friday at 7:30pm to watch the CU Buffs battle the CSU Rams in ice hockey. Roots’ very own Hunter Clark (and Sylvia’s son!) will be playing for the CSU Rams and we know he’d love some Roots fans in the stands! Learn more here. Questions?  Post to comments. Read more

3 rounds for time of: 30-second L-sit hold 20 pull-ups 135-lb. thrusters, 10 reps PR Your Life Food Challenge Sign-up Opens Today! Today’s the day!  Snag one of a limited number of spots available for the 2014 Food Challenge and pilot study.  Registration closes Friday. Sign-up Here. Want to learn more about the fall food challenge?  Click here. If you sign-up for the challenge, don’t forget to mark your calendars to attend one of two challenge Chalk Talks coming up in one week:Thursday, October 30th at 7:00amSunday, November 2nd at 10:30am Questions?  Post to comments.Read more