Today we are doing the total.  This is one of the three pre-Paleo Team Challenge workouts.  More importantly, it’s THE TOTAL.  Make sure you understand why we do the total, what your numbers indicate, and the rules for each lift.  Yes, there are rules.   We’ll review and discuss today before the workout. At some point, everybody should read Mark Rippetoe’s “The CrossFit Total,” especially if you just saw the WOD and said, “Oh boo, it’s one of those heavy lifting days.” Endurance WOD at Spruce Pool: 5 Min on, 2:30 Min off, 6 Min on, 3 Min off, 7 Min on. Done. WOD: “CrossFit Total” Back squat, 1 rep Shoulder Press, 1 rep Deadlift, 1 rep Stay in touch with our super-cool email newsletter. To sign-up, scroll down the right hand column to the “Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter” box.  Type your email in the white box and click “Go!”Read more

There’s a lot going on at CrossFit Roots! Join our email newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events, interesting articles and media from the CrossFit community, athlete accomplishments, and opening promotions. We promise not to put you to sleep. We keep the newsletter short, sweet, and packed with lots of interesting CrossFit Roots news. To sign-up, scroll down on the right hand column to the “Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter” box. More pictures from the new space tomorrow! Celiac Disease Becoming More Common Celiac disease, an immune system reaction to the proteins in wheat, is on the rise. By Tara Parker-Pope Published: July 2, 2009, The New York TimesRead more

Guess who said this and what location were they talking about? “I’d never been here before until I met you.” WOD: It’s a surprise!  Come to the park. Fourth of July WOD! When: TODAY, July 4th – 9:00AM Where: North Boulder Park Bring a friend, wear red, white, and blue, and get ready for some good old American fun!Read more

TODAY’S WOD RESCHEDULED FOR 9AM. “Nicole” Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of: Run 400 meters Max rep Pull-ups We’re on our way to moving to the new space.  Check out the progress made last night!Read more

Friday’s WOD is rescheduled for 9AM. We figured you didn’t want to get up at 6AM on a holiday! WOD: Complete as many rounds as possible 20 minutes of: 95 pound Thruster, 5 reps 95 pound Hang Powercleans, 7 reps 95 pound Sumo Deadlift High-pull, 10 reps Fourth of July WOD! When: Saturday, July 4th – 9:00AM Where: North Boulder Park Bring a friend, wear red, white, and blue, and get ready for some good old American fun! Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Paleo Team Challenge.  We will announce the winners and award prizes at the barbeque next Wednesday.Read more