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Are You Ready to Party?

10-20-30 reps for time:Kettlebell Swing (24/16)BurpeeGHD sit-upLunge Are You Ready to Party? The stage is set and we’re ready to party! We hope to see everyone tomorrow at the Boulder Reservoir from 11-3pm for the annual Anniversary Party and Family Picnic. See here for all of the party details including food, drinks, and potluck items.  And […]

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Olympic Weightlifting Meet Recap

“Kelly” Five rounds for time of:Run 400 meters30 Box jump, 24 inch box30 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball Olympic Weightlifting Recap Once again, the Roots Summer Olympic Weightlifting Meet drew a talented group of lifters from the Denver area. Fifty athletes competed on the platforms including seasoned veterans and first time competitors.  With so much […]

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CBS News Story on Shane

Shane Update: Shane remains in stable condition at Denver General. He is awaiting surgery for his leg and will be there for at least a few more days. He smiled when he saw the gown and we let him know that everyone is thinking of him. He is not accepting visitors at this time. Grace30 […]

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Classes and Cool Cruel Summer August

Shane Update: Shane was transferred to Denver General as the hospital has an excellent orthopedic trauma and plastic surgery unit. He underwent surgery to place muscle over the exposed bone on his leg and it went well. He will need to have more surgeries down the road as they learned that all of the ligaments […]

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Anniversary Party Details

Shane Update: Shane continues to make progress. On Monday he had some solid stints of awake time, engaged in conversation, and cracked a few jokes. He was transferred to Denver General for plastic surgery. Parking: The City of Boulder will be blocking parking on the South side to cut weeds on August 10th and 11th, 2015.  Backsquat5-5-5-5-5 Anniversary […]

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Shane: How You Can Help.

Shane Update: Shane turned in another good day in the ICU. He began physical therapy and was able to recall many things in his life, including where he works!:) Four rounds for time:Run 400m 21 slamball15 push-ups9 toes-to-bar Shane: How You Can Help. As many of you know, on Thursday, August 6th, Shane was involved in […]

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Worse Than Sugar?

Shane Update: Shane had a good day today. He recognized his parents and has made a few jokes to his nurses. His injuries span from his head (he had a craniotomy performed on Thursday) to numerous internal and external issues. His prognosis remains good, although his journey back will be long. He is not accepting […]

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Summer Olympic Weightlifting Meet and Mile Sandwich

Shane Update: Shane remains in stable condition in the ICU. His family arrived yesterday. See yesterday’s post if you have not yet heard about Shane’s accident. 1 mile run50 walking lunges40 kb swings30 burpees1 mile run Summer Olympic Weightlifting Meet and Mile Sandwich  Welcome lifters to the 2015 Summer Olympic Weightlifting Meet! Please see below […]

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Shane

Heavy DT5 rounds for time of:12 deadlifts9 hang power cleans6 push jerksMen use 205 lb., women use 145 lb. Shane Many of you heard, and we wanted to inform everyone at Roots, that Shane was in a serious hit-and-run accident today on his motorcycle. He is in stable condition and expected to recover fully from the accident, […]

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Before and After

Nancy5 rounds for time of:400m run15 Overhead squat 95/65 This is part of your Yearly Benchmark Series.  Log your results. Before and After This is Boulder and it’s no secret that most Boulderites are pretty darn active.  Unless CrossFit is your sport of choice you’re probably at Roots to improve your overall heath, increase your […]

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