Five rounds for time:30 wallball (20/14)15 GHD sit-ups Updates, Reminders, and Coffee. Yes, I realize the title of the post says “updates, reminders, and coffee” which, recalling from my 4th grade grammar and writing class, should make me remember to present the information below in that order.  Whatever, we want to talk about coffee first.  But we also want you to keep reading to learn about the updates and reminders. Coffee:Many of us have done it at some point in our life, yes you.  We have given up coffee.  We read an article, talked to a friend, or watched a news spot about all the negative effects of coffee – it will mess with your cortisol levels, it will ruin your sleep, and it will make you wrinkle and age quickly.  And with this information we decided to do the unthinkable – we decided to go one week, one month,...Read more

Roots adds Sundays to the class schedule.Read more

2 minute max effort row (for calories)Rest 2 minutes10 minute AMRAP:30 double-unders15 power snatch (75/55)Rest 2 minutes2 minute max effort row (for calories) What Color is Your Parachute? Hoodies.  Sweatpants.  Baseball caps. The 2013 Winter Apparel pre-order is underway.  Check out the downloadable PDF to view all the sweet hoodie colors available for pre-order. Pre-order goes now through Saturday.  Put in your order at the shop.  Read more

Diane21-15-9225lb DeadliftHandstand Pushups DOPE! You wanted to choose your own hoodie color and we listened!  The Winter 2013 hoodies will be available for pre-order beginning tomorrow at the shop. The hoodies are printed on the same American Apparel zip-up hoodies as our last run but the design and color options have been updated – and they’re sweet! Details on the hoodie: American Apparel– Flex Fleece (50% Polyester / 50% Cotton Fleece) construction– Hooded with White finished Polyester drawcord– True to size– Unisex size – women may prefer to order one size down. We will stock the gray hoodie only after pre-order.  All other colors must be pre-ordered.Read more

Roots retests the 2012 CrossFit Open 12.1 workout.Read more