ATTENDING THE COACHES PREP COURSE @ ROOTS TOMORROW? CLICK HERE FOR LOCAL INFORMATION. Backsquat (Week 9)then:4 rounds:25 KB swings (24/16)10 burpee The above video was too hard to pass up.   I came across it while searching (for a LONG time) for a YouTube video of Lu Xiaojun’s world record in the 77kg weight class yesterday in London.   If anyone can find the video, please post to comments – it’s insane! CrossFit Endurance: Fall Session! Roots Endurance Program Fall Session Trains for the Boulder Backroads Half Marathon. The Roots Endurance Team has completed an impressive showcase of races this summer. From adventure races to 10ks to multi-day stage races, this crew has done it all. We are going to cap off this season with a team effort in our own backyard. Whether you are an Endurance Team veteran or have always thought a half marathon was out of reach,...Read more

DID YOU SEE THE NEWSLETTER IN YOUR EMAIL INBOX YESTERDAY?  IF NOT, CLICK HERE TO READ IT! 2 hang cleans EMOTM for 15 minutes. Work up to heavy but formidable double.   Check Out the August Newsletter Events!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!… August 4th – Workout in the ParkMeet at North Boulder Park for all Saturday classes.  Sleds, ropes, and moving large loads, long distances quickly?  You betcha!  Check the Roots webpage for map and directions. August 7th – Erg WODs Return to RootsWelcome back Coach Lauren.  You can find erg WODs back on the schedule Tuesdays at 4pm and Saturdays at 10am.  Sign-up on MBO. August 13th – Sanitas Hill Climb and Happy Hour, 5pmWalk, hike, run or sprint from the base of Mount Sanitas to the summit.  See details below! August 25th and 26th – The Colorado OpenCome out to cheer on the Roots Crew at this annual Colorado competition....Read more

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Push Press (Week 9)then: 2 rounds:75 air squats50 double-unders25 push press AUGUST Newsletter Comes Out Tomorrow! There is a ton, literally A TON, of information in this August’s newsletter.  Be sure to give it a read when it hits your email inbox tomorrow morning so you’re up to date on all the events, programs, and happy hours happening at Roots this fall. Topics will include:  The summer wrap-up happy hour Erg WODs return to Roots Four Year Anniversary  Party and Member Appreciation Picnic Sanitas Hill Climb and Happy Hour Women’s Only Program Start Date Fall Endurance Training Program for the Boulder Backroads Half Marathon Fall class scheduleRead more

Deadlift Week 9then: 15 burpees15 KB snatch30 burpees30 KB snatch Pissing in the Gas Tank. No, in this post, I’m not going to ask you to go piss in the gas tanks of all the big box gyms, Zoomba fanatics, and P90Xers.  Sorry.  And besides, you shouldn’t hate, because, in the words of Will Smith, “hate in your heart will consume you too.”  BUT I am going to tell you about an analogy that my good friend uses to describe a crappy diet. We believe the power of clean eating cannot be understated – it will, without a doubt, have a leading, if not predominant, affect on your health, fitness, performance, life goals, happiness, and achievements.  Period. Greg Glassman’s description of world class fitness in 100 words BEGINS with fueling (not fitness): Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels...Read more