VOTE! – today is the last day to vote for the June Benchmark Series workouts.  Get your vote in HERE. 2 Rounds of:50 sit-ups 40 meter plate lunge (45,25)30 push-ups20 DB thruster10 HSPU Back By Popular Demand… The OLD SCHOOL Tees Back by popular demand are the OLD SCHOOL logo version of the tees.  They’re available in the following styles: Men’s: American Apparel charcoal black tee with royal blue logo on front and back (the mock-up looks like light blue, but it will be a royal blue)Women’s: American Apparel navy blue tee with bright yellow logo on front and back Notes: These are the same brand (American Apparel) and style as the current Roots tees. Cost: $23.60 (that includes tax) How to order: Write you name, quantity, sizes, and styles on the bulletin board at the shop by next Wednesday. We’ll charge your MBO account. AND…introducing the I HEART ROOTS...Read more

Be sure to vote for the June Benchmark Series! Please note: this does not mean posting to the comment board, take the survey please. Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5 repsWork to a heavy 5 rep max for the day. No Gray Area Food Challenge The No Gray Area Food Challenge is coming to an end.  Folks are trickling in this week to get their indicators retested – bodyweight, body measurements, pictures, and eating habits.  The results so far are IMPRESSIVE! Anyone from the food challenge interested in submitting their before/after pictures for a post?  We’ll get the pics emailed out today. Food challenge folks.  What was surprisingly difficult for you on this challenge?  What was surprisingly easy?  Post to comments.  Read more

In honor of “Jeremy”Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:95 pound Overhead squatsBurpees Vote for the June Benchmark Series! Click here to vote for four workouts. Click here for a guide to each workout.Read more

For time:225 pound Back squat, 20 reps40 Toes to bar60 Kettlebell swings, 2 pood Reminders! June Benchmark Series – This June we will host the CrossFit Roots Benchmark Series.  What is the benchmark series? It’s four workouts selected by vote by the athletes at Roots.  Voting will take place this week. Check out the list of benchmarks here so you know which ones you want to vote for! Then, in June, we’ll hold four “throw down” events where everyone can come and hit the benchmark of the week. Log Books – Log books are available for pre-order through Wednesday of this week.  To see a sample and order a book, check-out the bulletin board at the shop.  There’s a sign-up list on the bulletin board, simply write your name down.  We do not plan to order in extras.Read more

“Jackie” 1000 meter row45 pound Thruster, 50 reps30 pull-ups May Newsletter The May Newsletter hit email inboxes yesterday afternoon.  An online version is available here. June Benchmark Series Voting begins next week!  Check out the list of benchmarks here so you know which ones you want to vote for! Summer Teens Program We’re looking for a few good teens!  This summer we plan to offer a CrossFit strength and conditioning program for high school athletes.  The program will take place at 10:00am 2-3 days per week.  The course is limited to 10 athletes who are in high school or will be freshmen next year.  Do you have a teen that might be interested in this program?  Please send an email to Nicole for more information.Read more