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CrossFit Games Open Registration Status: Open

Press 3-3-3-3-3 repsthen: 20 minutes of handstand work (holds, kick-ups, walking) Registration is O-P-E-N Here we go!  The CrossFit Games Open website went live yesterday.  That means you can now register as an athlete to compete in the Open.  Read on for instructions on how to register as an athlete and how to join and […]

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5/3/1 Meeting on Thursday Evening

Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 reps 5/3/1 Meeting Reminder!  The 5/3/1 Meeting is this Thursday at 7pm!  Come join Shane and Nicole to learn about this linear strength program centered around the major barbell lifts.  This is an introduction to the Tuesday/Thursday night 5/3/1 class that starts March 22nd.  To participate in this class, athletes must commit to […]

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The CrossFit Open with Roots, Verve, and MBS

“Cindy”complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:5 Pull-ups10 Push-ups15 Squats CrossFit Open from Matt Chan on Vimeo. The CrossFit Open Begins March 15th The CrossFit Open kicks off March 15th.  27 Roots athletes committed to training and competing for this event and we hope a few more Roots athletes decide to join in […]

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CrossFit Family

Five rounds of: 5 deadlifts5 hang cleans5 push presses5 squatsIncrease the load each round.  Rest as necessary between rounds. CrossFit Can be Contagious The majority of the people at the shop either started CrossFit based on a friend or family member’s recommendation or have recommended to others that they start CrossFit. Do you have a close […]

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Kelly

“Kelly”Five rounds for time of:Run 400 meters30 Box jump, 24 inch box30 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball  

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Heavy Days, Scaling, and Metcon Productivity

Annie 50-40-30-20 and 10 rep rounds of: Double-unders Sit-ups If you have done Annie a number of times in your life, do it backwards today 10-20-30-40-50 Heavy Days, Scaling, and Metcon Productivity Everybody loves a sexy metcon.  It’s true.  The sweaty long shit-show of a workout that is good for dinner table conversations and producing […]

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GNAR

Could Roots do its own version of GNAR the Movie?

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Announcing the CrossFit Open

“Eva”Five rounds for time of:Run 800 meters2 pood Kettlebell swing, 30 reps30 Pull-ups Details on the CrossFit Open Dear Roots Crew! CrossFits MBS, Roots, and Verve are excited to announce a joint effort in the 2011 CrossFit Open Sectionals.  Please read on for details on this great event schedule that will pack the fun into […]

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