14.6AMRAP 60 minutes:Row 500 meters400m bear crawl10 handstand push-ups New Membership Options We are very excited to announce new membership options at Roots! Now, in addition to offering the standard Unlimited Membership, we have three additional tiers of membership for you to consider. Membership Benefits – SilverThe Silver Membership was designed with convenience and your everyday needs in mind.  Hand towels are available during the workout and hot towel service is available after the workout and delivered to your shower door.  You also gain access to our high end bath gels and salts sure to enhance your post-WOD shower experience.  Silver Plus – should you forget your water bottle at the shop, Trevor will drop it off at your house. Membership Benefits – GoldIn addition to gaining accès to all Silver Membership benefits the Gold Membership grants priority booking and workout veto power.  If you see a workout posted that you just...Read more

Three rounds for time: 50 double unders50 swings (24/16) 2014 Spring Food Challenge Info Sessions This Week Last Thursday we dropped the details on the dope off the hook food challenge kicking off at Roots on April 7th.  Yea, we’re having some fun with blog language.  Anyways… Come to a Spring into Summer info session this week to learn more and see if you’d like to participate. Join Nicole on Monday, March 31st at 6:30am and Ali on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30pm to learn more, ask questions, and sign-up.Read more

In teams of two: 2 rounds of:P1: 100m sandbag runP2: max handstand push-upsP1: max handstand push-upsP2: 100m sandbag runP1: 100m sandbag runP2: max box jumps (30/24)P2: 100m sandbag runP1: max box jumps (30/24) Partner performs as many reps of handstand push-ups or box jumps while their partner runs with sandbag. Score is total reps of handstand push-ups and box jumps accumulated. Blog Love A few blogs have recently caught our attention in the CrossFit and Paleo/Zone nutrition world.  Check these out! Paleo Girl in the CityA few of you have the opportunity to be coached by the one and only Maddie Berky a few months ago.  She keeps a stellar blog with lots of great recipes to keep cooking interesting on those Sunday night oh-shit-I-need-to-make-food-for-the-week moments! Marks Daily AppleA classic and wonderful resource for insight into the Primal style of eating.  Want to know how cortisol affects your nutrition or...Read more

Ryan5 rounds for time of:7 muscle-ups21 burpees Important Upcoming Dates! Don’t miss out! Monday, March 31st at 6:30 AM – FOOD Challenge Chalk Talk and Info SessionWe dropped the details on the spring fuel challenge last Thursday on the blog.  Check out the details here or come to an info session to learn about our approach to food and how this challenge will roll! Monday, March 31st at 11:15 AM – Crossover Symmetry How To Session with Charlie MerrillWhile folks have done a great job following the instruction board, our very own resident PT Charlie Merrill will be here for two sessions to walk athletes through the series of exercises so they can get the most out of their Crossover Symmetry efforts.  Sessions are limited to 14 people and are free to Roots members.  Sign-up is required.  Sign-up on MBO in the class schedule. Wednesday, April 2 at 5:00pm – Crossover Symmetry...Read more

Sign-up for a 14.5 Throwdown heat HERE.  Sign-up to bring something to the BBQ HERE. Workout 14.5 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:95-lb. thrustersBurpees Post time to comments and/or register and submit your results as part of the2014 Reebok CrossFit Games Open. 14.5 Kevin Ogar Fundraiser and BBQ Tonight! Tonight we do 14.5, raise money for a local area CrossFitter, and celebrate the great Open seasons with a BBQ.  Don’t miss out on all of the festivities tonight. Open Workout 14.5We will run 25 minute heats tomorrow evening starting at 4:00.  This is a FOR TIME workout so you’re all in it for the long haul! Sign-up for a heat HERE, come to the shop, read the board for instructions on how to warm-up, and talk to a coach if you have any questions. Kevin Ogar FundraiserMany of you heard about the tragic and freak accident involving fellow Colorado CrossFitter Kevin...Read more