Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:135 pound Overhead squatChest to bar pull-ups A big congratulations to Mari and Ted (both Roots athletes) who will say “I do” and tie the knot this Saturday. As Roots gears up for its one year anniversary we’ll take the next 3 days to look at its beginnings.  As a heads up, we’re totally going out of order.  First up, the 8th Street Build-out. CrossFit Roots Build-out Part 2: Oops we need more space from Nicole Gibson on Vimeo.Read more

“Randy“ 75 pound Power snatch, 75 reps for time. Post time to comments. Three Days Until the Picnic! Just a few more days until the Roots One Year Anniversary Party and Family Picnic!  We’ll have lots of great food, toddy iced coffee, a slack line, and volleyball. To all the former lax players – bring your sticks! Gloves, frisbees, footballs, and soccer balls welcomed and encouraged! What sports gear are you bringing to the picnic?  Post to comments?Read more

Four rounds, each for time of:800 meter run Rest as needed between efforts.   Did you ride your bike to work today?  Did you take alternative transportation?  Post to comments.Read more

CrossFit Roots welcomes Trevor Gibson as guest coach. T-shirt design contest posted today.Read more

REMINDER: RSVP by today for the CrossFit Roots One Year Anniversary Party and Family Picnic.  Reply to the Evite or email june @ testing.crossfitroots.com to let us know you are coming! AND keep an eye on your Email Inboxes for the Roots Athlete Survey! Seven rounds for time of:7 Handstand push-ups135 pound Thruster, 7 reps7 Knees to elbows7 Burpees7 Kettlebell swings, 2 pood7 Pull-ups   Paleo 2.0 Blood Work Before and After Prior to the Paleo challenge we suggested that athletes may want to get their blood work done before and after the challenge to have an additional indicator from their Paleo efforts.  Bones did just that.  Below are his before and after results cut and copied from an email he sent to us.  In short, WOW. Nicole, Just FYI, I got my follow up blood tests back.  Here’s how it went, with every one of the lipid tests improving...Read more