Dear Roots Crew,
Have you ever stopped to think about how damn amazing the athletes you work out next to on the daily really are? I think about it often.
Just like you, they’re putting in the work, arranging their life schedules around training in the shop, making good choices in the kitchen, and realizing the mundane but necessary element of driving their health and fitness, which is consistent hard work.
One of those amazing athletes is Margaret Hegwood. I hope you’ll take a moment to listen to her Athlete Spotlight interview that is full of insight and honesty. Thank you, Margaret, for taking the time to sit down together and share your learnings – I know many athletes will benefit from your insight!
Fall t-shirt orders are due this Sunday, October 5th. We’re bringing back a Roots classic—so good we had to reprint it after Eric (tragically) lost his. Don’t miss the shirt that literally put Roots on the map.
From Misfit Athlete Camp to the Fall Chalk Talk Series, a new Olympic Weightlifting class time, member perks at the Dragontree Sanctuary, and Homecoming Week – make sure you’re in the know!
This month’s newsletter is packed, so grab a coffee and a cozy hoodie—we’ve got athlete stories, Save the Dates, attendance challenge updates, and more.
See you at the shop,
Nicole
QUICK HITS
- Athlete Spotlight: Meet Margaret!
- New Apparel: Roots on the Map!
- Girls Gone Rx Competition Recap
- Misfit Athlete Training Camp is Coming to Roots!
- We’re Hiring! – Interim Coach Position
- Fall Chalk Talk Series: Culture
- New Member Perks!
- New Olympic Weightlifting Class Added to Schedule
- Homecoming Week at Roots
- CrossFit is Dangerous: How Junk Science Sabotages Public Health
- November Save the Dates!
- The Great Attendance Challenge
Athlete Spotlight: Meet Margaret!
Next up in our monthly Athlete Spotlight series – Margaret Hegwood!
Margaret dishes on a TON of profound and valuable information that would help any athlete grow and develop. Tune in to learn about how Margaret wanted to have fitness goals based on fitness, not aesthetics, how she made the mental shift from exercise to training, why scaling is good, and how to fail upwards.
Did you miss the last Athlete Spotlight with Rae Vita? Check it out here!
New Apparel: Roots on the Map!
Don’t miss your chance to pick up a repeat of an old classic – the Fall 2025 Roots tee order is due this Sunday, October 5! This t-shirt put Roots ON THE MAP!
Place your order on the Order Sheets at the front desk!
Congrats to the Athletes of Girls Gone RX
Last month, two teams of athletes competed in the Girls Gone RX competition here in Boulder. Congrats to Caitlin, Sarah F, and Alli for taking 1st place in the BAM division and to Sarah W, Ashley, and Cara for an awesome debut showing on the competition floor!
It’s never too late to jump into the world of competing in CrossFit! Great work to these six women!
Misfit Athlete Camp is Coming to Roots!
CrossFit Roots is pleased to welcome the coaching staff of Misfit Athletics for a 3-day athlete training camp January 30 – February 1st, 2025!
This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Misfit Athletics Training Camps are designed to help you become the best athlete and competitor you can be with hands-on training from some of the most experienced coaches in our sport!
Whether you are preparing for the Open, Quarterfinals (they’re BACK), Semis, or want to learn how to take your training in group class to the next level – this camp is for YOU.
Registration is now open, and the camp will fill up. Early Bird pricing is $499 until November 30th (Regular $549).
Check out the video below from a previous Misfit camp to get an idea of what to expect. Still have questions? Not sure this is right for you but you’re intrigued? Talk to Nicole!
Interim Coach Position
We’re looking to hire an INTERIM COACH!
While one of our coaches is out on maternity leave, we are excited to offer a temporary coaching position for an experienced coach who wishes to learn and develop in a new environment.
This position is ideal for a current CrossFit Level 1, 2, or 3 trainer who aspires to make coaching and/or affiliate ownership their career and wants to learn and contribute to a fun, high-energy CrossFit environment.
The position will run from January – March, 2026. The application window closes on October 10.
Fall Chalk Talk Series: Roots Culture
Join us for the second installment of the Fall Chalk Talk Series.
There are many elements of Roots training, coaching, and community that are a small but integral part of who we are and what we do, as well as the training environment we want to create. Come learn about our culture, why it’s important, and why it delivers on a higher level of health and fitness for YOU.
Saturday, October 18th at 10:30am
Why do we write every name up on the board every single day? Why didn’t we just go digital like many gyms? Why does every athlete report their score amongst all the athletes every day? Why do we have a Sportsmanship Award? Why don’t the coaches coach while they are taking class? Why isn’t there an Rx+ option? Why don’t we sub like movements, what’s the big deal if you do bar muscle ups if you don’t have ring muscle ups? And why can’t we step-up if you can jump on a lower height?
Culture.
New Member Perks!
We’re excited to add two new Member Perks for CrossFit Roots members!
The Dragontree Sanctuary – located here in Boulder!
The Dragontree Sanctuary in Boulder is your place for deep recovery and self-care. Recharge with cold plunges, hot tub, steam room, sauna, and therapeutic massage—a powerful combo to reduce inflammation, boost circulation, and support athletic recovery.
Roots members enjoy exclusive savings: use code ROOTS for 20% off in our online store, and simply mention you’re a Roots member for 20% off one massage per year and 20% off one 90-minute Sanctuary Session (community contrast therapy) per month.
Learn more about The Dragontree Sanctuary and CrossFit Roots Member Perks HERE!
Saavta Mattress!
You might be thinking, “A mattress company? Really?” but if you’ve been around here for a while, you know that sleep is a vital tool when it comes to your overall health and performance at the shop.
Saavta is focused on providing premium mattresses that are free from the typical toxins you find in mass produced mattresses. As the official mattress and restorative sleep company for Team USA and CrossFit’s newest partner, Roots, members save 20% on all mattresses, pillows, bedding, and more.
Learn more about Saavta and the Roots member perk here!
Curious about all of the CrossFit Member perks? You can find them all HERE.
New Olympic Weightlifting Class Time
We are testing out adding Oly at 11:30 on Mondays for the next four weeks, starting Monday October 6. If attendance supports it, we will keep this class time on the schedule.
Homecoming Week
Enter HOMECOMING WEEK. Formerly known as Spirit Week, we’re throwing it back to the good ole days of high school. Check out the lineup and stay tuned for more details.
Monday 10/27 – GIVE US YOUR SUGGESTIONS!
Tuesday 10/28 – Your High School Prom
Wednesday 10/29 – Fall Fitness in Flannel
Thursday 10/30 – Roots Spirit
Friday 10/31 – Halloween Costumes!
CrossFit Education Section
In 2012, I had a sticker on my water bottle that said, “CrossFit is dangerous, don’t try it.” It was a reaction to the many people who would ask about CrossFit, acknowledge the amazing transformations they had seen among family and friends, and who would then argue why they could never do it. Most of the arguments revolving around the safety of doing CrossFit.
The notion that CrossFit is dangerous has been one of the most frequently used criticisms of the program. But are those claims accurate, legitimate, proven?
Check out this recent CrossFit podcast with Dr. Zach Long, DPT, where he breaks down the claims. This is essential viewing for anyone who has ever had to defend their CrossFit results and success.
November Event Save the Dates!
Fall at Roots is not to be missed! Save the dates for these upcoming annual events; more details to follow.
CHAD 1000X – Tuesday, 11/11, all class times. Learn more here.
November Chalk Talk on Relative Intensity – Sunday, 11/16, 10:00am
Thanksgiving Eve Happy Hour – Wednesday, 11/26
The Great Attendance Challenge of 2025
Attend 225 classes in 2025 and be entered to win a FREE YEAR of membership at CrossFit Roots! Learn more about the challenge HERE.
Members who attend 19 or more classes each month stay on track to attend 225 in one year. The following members attended 19 or more classes in September!
- Aaron Evans
- Amy Lombardo
- Anthony Pigliacampo
- Anya Gotwols
- Blair Brown
- Brooke Lewis
- Caitlin Durling
- Cara Hinshaw Norton
- Cherilyn Sackal
- Chris Mears
- Chris Risma
- Dave Conway
- Drew Smith
- Greg Hertz
- Isaac Chavira
- Jaime Norton
- Janel Brockman
- Jess Teilborg
- Jon Sisenwein
- Julie Wood
- Kelli Rayburn
- Kelly Gregg
- Khemarin Seng
- Kyle Rogus
- Leia Schultz
- Liz Ropp
- Margaret Hegwood
- Martha Buttner
- Mauro Vargas
- Molly Ware
- Nic Macray
- Phoenix Martin
- Priscilla McElveen
- Ryan Lewis
- Sanay Patel
- Sarah Williamson
- Simone Nicolo
- Steve Calla
- Taylor Haskell
- Thom Defranco
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