Reminders!  Classes at 7:30 and 8:30am this morning!  Stay to watch the Roots Spring Oly Meet!   AND don’t forget!  Roots welcomes Diane Sanfillipo, author of Practical Paleo, to Roots on Sunday for a presentation and book signing!  Details and RSVP info HERE.  We hope you can join us! In teams of three, complete the following:Run 600 Meters90 D-Ball over shoulder (150/100)Run 600 Meters180 Double UndersRun 600 Meters90 DB Thruster (90/60)Run 600 Meters with sled (135/90) The 2014 Spring Olympic Weightlifting Meet Come cheer on your fellow Roots Crew at the 2014 Olympic Weightlifting Meet. Meet Schedule: 8:45am – 9:30am Women’s registration/weigh-in/check-in *registration closes at 9:30am 9:45am Lifter Meeting (women) 10:00am – 11:15 Women’s flight (snatch/c&j) 11:15-11:45 Men’s registration/weigh-in/check-in immediately following women’s flight 12:00 Lifter meeting (Men) 12:15pm – 1:30pm Men’s flight (snatch/c&j) 1:45pm Awards Ceremony/Athlete Social/beer Questions?  Post to comments.Read more

Details on the Spring Olympic Weightlifting Meet.Read more

Description of use of whiteboard nicknames and how they are given out.Read more

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps One Rep Max Snatch The snatch can be a finicky lift.  Some days you expect to do well, and don’t, and others you completely surprise yourself with a PR. Come on in today and take reps.  If your form is good and you’re feeling it, go up!Read more

3 rounds for time:15 push jerk (135/95)30 Abmat sit-upsRun 400m Packed Weekend! Hey Crew! We’re got a PACKED weekend for you at Roots.  Check out all that’s going down this weekend! SaturdayGroup Classes – Come join Nicole at the shop at 7:30 or 8:30 am for a workout sure to help you kick off the weekend with a bang!  Olympic Weightlifting Meet – Stick around for the annual Spring Olympic Weightlifting Meet at Roots!  Lifting starts at 10am.  Come cheer on your fellow Roots athletes, see big weight moved overhead, and see what it’s all about. SundayGroup Classes – We’ll see you at 8:30 or 9:30am for class or at 10:30-12:30 for Open shop.  PLEASE remember to sign-up for Open Shop if you plan to attend.Book Signing with Diane Sanfillipo – author of Practical Paleo and the 21 Day Sugar Detox will be at Roots on Sunday signing books and talking...Read more