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Back Squat3-3-3-3-3Yearly benchmark!  Log you scores! SugarWOD for Android Over the past two months the workout tracking at the shop has been TREMENDOUS!  We know that logging your workouts makes for better athletes that get more out of the work they put into their fitness. We are excited to announce that SugarWOD for Android is here! While the initial Android version does not have all of the bells and whistles of the iPhone app, you can do all of the essentials – and the bells and whistles are on the way!  If you’d like to get in now, go to this Google Group and click on “Apply for membership”https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/sugarwod-alpha-test-group After you have been added into the Google Group, go to this link to install the app from the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.flatironssoftware.sugarwod Questions?  Post to comments.
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21-15-9 reps for time of:115-lb. (80lb.) overhead squatsToes-to-bars Crocktoberfest Champion 2014 We are pleased to introduce the 2014 Crocktoberfest Champion – Yasmeen Sokol. Yasmeen took first place with her Crocktail!  This is the first time in Crocktoberfest history that a cocktail has won the competition! Runners Up: Emily – entreeDizon – dessertDavid – People’s Choice  Thank you to our amazing crew of judges:Maddie Berky of Paleo Girl in the CityEric ChristensenShane UpchurchAli Minton Congratulations?  Post to comments.
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Benchpress2-2-2-2-2-2-2then21-15-9KB swing (24/16)abmat sit-uppush-up Crocktoberfest 2014! Doors open at 4:30pm! Judging starts at 5pm.  Eating starts as soon as the judges have had an opportunity to taste each of the entries. If you are coming but have not entered a dish, please bring a drink or side to share! Questions?  Post to comments. 
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Backsquat10-10-10then: For time, 30 burpee box jump up and overs Free Class Today and Crocktoberfest Tomorrow! There’s a lot going on this weekend at Roots.  Read below for all the details! Free Class Join us today at 11am for the October Free Class and Intro Session.  Come learn about CrossFit, how we operate at Roots, and how to get started. Crocktoberfest 2014 The time is now!  Today is the last day to sign-up to enter a dish for the annual crock pot cooking contest.  Read the full details here or sign-up to enter a dish below.  There’s no cost to enter! – we just need to plan for our judges! REGISTER HERE!
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Don’t Forget!  The October Free Class and Intro Session is tomorrow at 11am!  Sign-up here. For time: 50 wall-ball shots, 20-lb. ball 155-lb. clean, 30 reps 15 muscle-ups Last Day to Sign-up for the Harvest Hoedown! Lots of Roots members have snagged a workout buddy and have signed up for this fun, low-key yet challenging competition. This is a one day competition. If you were able to complete the CrossFit Open you should be well equipped to handle what we’ll throw at you. Bring your best opposite sex workout partner because this will be a partner competition (1 male and 1 female). And lastly, we want to crown the most well-rounded CrossFit Coed Pair so be prepared to be tested in all 10 of the general physical skills in 3 different workouts. There are just a few team slots remaining.  Register here:  Hoedown Registration A BIG thanks to our sponsors for all the...
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